If you have decided to undergo assisted reproduction treatment, there are some tips you could follow to prepare yourself both physically and mentally for this procedure and increase your chances of success. A healthy, protein-rich diet is important for encouraging egg production, while you will need to be mentally prepared for regular hormone injections and fertility tests. Continue reading the article to learn how to prepare the mind and body for in vitro fertilization.
Steps
Method 1 of 2: Prepare Physically and on the Nutrition Plan
Step 1. Start by eating at least 60 to 70g of protein each day to allow your body to produce a certain amount of eggs
High-protein foods include lean meat, fish, beans, eggs and lentils
Step 2. Consume foods rich in calcium to provide your body with the nutrients it needs for insemination
Some calcium-rich foods are yogurt, almonds, cheese, and green leafy vegetables, such as kale, turnips, and spinach
Step 3. Start eating foods that contain folic acid, or take a folic acid supplement to help with fertilization
- Consume foods such as vegetables, fruits, beans, peas, lentils, nuts and grains, or wholemeal bread.
- If you do not consume foods that contain folic acid daily, take a multivitamin supplement that contains 0.4 mg of folic acid, to ensure you have an adequate daily intake of the same.
Step 4. Drink at least 2 liters of water a day to keep your body hydrated
Step 5. Moderate your consumption of caffeine and alcohol or avoid it completely
- If you can't completely eliminate caffeine, limit your consumption to between 200 and 300 mg per day.
- A cup of coffee generally contains between 90 and 150 mg of caffeine, but its content can vary depending on the blend used or the preparation method. Alternatively, you could drink decaf coffee.
Step 6. Immediately stop smoking and taking drugs to increase the number of fertilized eggs
Consult your doctor if you use any medications that may possibly interact negatively with IVF
Step 7. Regularly practice moderate physical activity, which does not involve excessive physical exertion, such as walking, or yoga, to promote blood circulation and achieve a healthy weight, based on your body mass index (BMI)
Method 2 of 2: Prepare yourself mentally and psychologically
Step 1. Communicate your emotions to your partner to alleviate any pressures and stresses arising from the future procedure of in vitro insemination
- The emotions and feelings you might share with your partner are the pain of previous miscarriages or the fear that in vitro insemination will fail.
- You may also feel uncomfortable about the money spent on insemination, especially if you have already tried several times without success. Don't hesitate to confide in your partner that you won't be able to endure any more negative outcomes.
