IVF implantation help with food

Doctors generally agree that once you get to the implantation portion of your IVF cycle, there isn’t much you can do to make things go your way. If your embryo is healthy and your uterus is ready, you will get pregnant, but if not, you will not. However, acupuncturists and other natural therapists seem to agree that certain foods can actually help with IVF implantation in different ways. There are different foods that are recommended to help with implantation, but walnuts, pineapples, and yams are some of the most common. While the scientific evidence behind these claims is not very concrete, there is a lot of evidence from ordinary people who have used these foods to increase their chances of getting pregnant through IVF.

Walnuts, why not?

Most walnuts have high levels of Omega 3 fatty acids, which are useful for treating infertility in general. In fact, in ancient Greek mythology, the nut was linked to fertility in many ways and was used in fertility rites. The healthy fats in walnuts help stimulate sex hormones and can also help regulate the menstrual cycle. Walnuts also contain a ton of other vitamins and minerals, so they can help increase fertility and your chances of implantation.

While we’re not exactly sure why walnuts help implantation rates, there’s a lot of anecdotal evidence that they do. Some people think that it is the omega 3 fatty acids and the B vitamins in walnuts that help the egg to implant in the uterus.

Pineapple: a controversial helper

Many women and acupuncturists rely on pineapple’s ability to help with implantation. For one thing, the bromelain in pineapple, which is a nutrient that it contains in higher concentration than almost all other foods, is said to be an anti-inflammatory and also increases cervical mucus. Increased cervical mucus can make the uterus “stickier”, which can increase implantation rates. The highest amount of bromelain in pineapple is near the core, which is why many acupuncturists and natural therapists recommend eating the whole pineapple, including the core.

However, one thing to keep in mind is that there is also some evidence that pineapple juice in large amounts can cause cramps and can even cause a miscarriage. There is practically no danger of this happening if you eat just one cup of real pineapple every day, which will be less concentrated than the juice squeezed from the pulp. Just be sure to keep things balanced and not overdo it.

Yam for fertility

Here’s an interesting fertility fact: The Ibeji tribe in Nigeria eats yams almost every day and has the highest rate of fraternal twins in the world. Wild yams, not to be confused with North American sweet potatoes, which are sometimes called yams, contain chemicals similar to estrogen and progesterone. They can help a woman produce more eggs during her cycle, which is one reason the Ibeji tribe has such a high incidence of twins, and they can also help with implantation by increasing a woman’s progesterone levels in your first trimester.

Eat a balanced diet

While all of these foods have been shown to help with implantation during IVF, the most important thing you can do is eat a healthy and balanced diet on a regular basis. Keeping your body healthy is essential to keeping your uterus and embryo healthy. Eat plenty of brightly colored fruits and vegetables, whole grains, and lean proteins, and get your three servings of whole dairy products a day. Additionally, you should participate in healthy but low-impact exercises like yoga and qigong, which have been shown to increase IVF success rates.