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Success after IF
TCM tips for postET
I just got these TCM tips from my acupuncturist for after my FET on Thursday and I thought I would share. No ice cream, ladies! :
Here are some tips:
Do not eat cold foods. No ice cold beverages and ESPECIALLY avoid ice cream. Think nourishing foods like soups and stews, porridge for breakfast.
Get plenty of essential fatty acids; avocados, nuts, seeds, olive oil.
Consume lots of organic vegetables. Make sure they are cooked! Do not eat raw foods.
Have the foods ready in the house so there is no need for travel.
Stay hydrated with plenty of water at room temperature.
Avoid straining with bowel movement in the days following transfer. If you are prone to constipation, increase dietary fibre or take a mild stool softener but not a laxative.
Exercise daily before IVF transfer, but do not begin any exercise program just before or during a cycle. If you do exercise, avoid situps or any jarring, highimpact, or heavy weightlifting exercises that make you grunt and raise intraabdominal pressure. I recommend walking, except on the days immediately following transfer.
Avoid carrying or lifting heavy objects that can strain the abdominal muscles.
Avoid douching and swimming pools in order to avoid undue contamination of the vagina. Also avoid saunas, hot tubs and Jacuzzis.
Avoid unnecessary exposure to solvents and paints containing lead.
It is best to avoid intercourse for two weeks.
Always keep your feet warm, wear socks, never use hot packs on your low back or abdomen after transfer, hot packs on your feet are great and safe.
After transfer, remain as calm and stationary as possible. Meditate. Breathe deeply. Listen to soothing music, imagine the embryo implanting, visualize, see it, and believe it.
Laugh a lot, stay positive and rely on your support group to help out at this time; the waiting is stressful, so be nice to yourself.
Listen to yourself. How will you feel best about this time? Will taking time off from work help? Do your best to keep stress hormones out of the equation. Give the embryo within you as much help as you can to settle into its new home.
Here are some tips:
Do not eat cold foods. No ice cold beverages and ESPECIALLY avoid ice cream. Think nourishing foods like soups and stews, porridge for breakfast.
Get plenty of essential fatty acids; avocados, nuts, seeds, olive oil.
Consume lots of organic vegetables. Make sure they are cooked! Do not eat raw foods.
Have the foods ready in the house so there is no need for travel.
Stay hydrated with plenty of water at room temperature.
Avoid straining with bowel movement in the days following transfer. If you are prone to constipation, increase dietary fibre or take a mild stool softener but not a laxative.
Exercise daily before IVF transfer, but do not begin any exercise program just before or during a cycle. If you do exercise, avoid situps or any jarring, highimpact, or heavy weightlifting exercises that make you grunt and raise intraabdominal pressure. I recommend walking, except on the days immediately following transfer.
Avoid carrying or lifting heavy objects that can strain the abdominal muscles.
Avoid douching and swimming pools in order to avoid undue contamination of the vagina. Also avoid saunas, hot tubs and Jacuzzis.
Avoid unnecessary exposure to solvents and paints containing lead.
It is best to avoid intercourse for two weeks.
Always keep your feet warm, wear socks, never use hot packs on your low back or abdomen after transfer, hot packs on your feet are great and safe.
After transfer, remain as calm and stationary as possible. Meditate. Breathe deeply. Listen to soothing music, imagine the embryo implanting, visualize, see it, and believe it.
Laugh a lot, stay positive and rely on your support group to help out at this time; the waiting is stressful, so be nice to yourself.
Listen to yourself. How will you feel best about this time? Will taking time off from work help? Do your best to keep stress hormones out of the equation. Give the embryo within you as much help as you can to settle into its new home.
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