Sage-Tips

How can I increase blood flow to my uterus after embryo transfer?

Keep your abdomen warm and use a hot water bottle to help blow flow to the uterus. Acupuncture can also help increase blood flow to the uterus. Most IVF clinics will recommend carrying on as normal once you’ve had the embryo transfer.

How can I keep my uterus warm after IVF?

Tips for a Warm Womb

1. Swap out cold, raw foods with warm, nourishing meals that you would typically think of in winter – chicken and/or vegetable soups, bone broths, casseroles, stews, mild curries.
2. Cut out cold drinks.
3. Keep the soles of your feet warm.
4. Don’t allow your body to get too cold.

What foods help implantation?

Foods that are rich in nutrients that support implantation:

• Zinc for progesterone support: shellfish, nuts & seeds.
• Omega-3’s to decrease inflammation: fatty fish, avocado, olive oil.
• Cruciferous Veggies for fiber & estrogen balance: broccoli, cauliflower, cabbage.

How can I make my uterus lining thicker?

Simple strategies like drinking at least 2L of water daily and moving your body with gravity can increase endometrial thickness. ​There are natural options to support the growth of your lining, such as supplements, herbs and acupuncture.

Does drinking water help implantation?

It’s important to stay hydrated throughout the IVF process, and especially in these early stages of implantation and pregnancy. Drinking plenty of water – around two litres, though this includes other liquids in your diet – is always recommended.

Is there anything you can do to help implantation?

Think lots of fresh fruits, vegetables, good quality proteins, nuts and seeds, healthy fats and whole grains. The key here is blood sugar control to support implantation and early embryo development, so limit the junk and focus on real, nutrient-dense food.

Does pineapple help with implantation?

The anti-inflammatory properties of bromelain Tomer Singer, a reproductive endocrinologist at Shady Grove Fertility reported to The New York Times in a 2019 article said, “There’s no evidence in the literature that says consuming pineapple prior to an embryo transfer will improve implantation” (1).