A healthy diet rich in nutrients such as protein, vitamin C, and iron can improve blood flow to the uterus. You can consult with one of our nutritionists for recommendations. Stay hydrated! Drinking plenty of water can help to improve blood flow to the uterus.
Maintain a healthy diet
Fertility medication prepares for implantation, but a healthy diet can support the process. During the entire IVF process and the weeks after, maintain a diet rich in fruits and vegetables. Aim for antioxidant-rich fruits like berries and citrus fruits.
Apply a Heating Pad or Hot Water Bottle
If you are experiencing mild to moderate cramping in your lower abdomen and back, you may find that applying a heating pad or hot water bottle to the area in 20-minute intervals will help reduce side effects.
It's also advised to avoid placing the heating pad directly on the uterus or abdomen, says Dr. Shirazian. Try placing the pad on your hips, lower back (if you have one that will strap on), and other affected muscles.
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.
There's no evidence to show that any sleeping position is better than any other for embryo implantation. The embryo is transferred when your womb is ready, when the lining is soft and thick and ideal for an embryo to implant. You can lie however you like – just get comfy.
Avoid Extreme Temperatures
Keeping your body temperature at a normal level is advisable as too much heat is not ideal for embryo implantation. Therefore, it's best to avoid hot baths as well as keeping out of hot tubs and saunas for the duration, since they can also leave you vulnerable to infection.
Partake in regular, moderate exercise. Most of us have relatively sedentary lives these days, with desk jobs which keep us sitting for hours. During that time, blood flow slows and the reproductive organs are compressed. If you are trying to improve your uterine lining, moving your body is very important.
Consider raspberry leaf tea
There's a lot of anecdotal evidence that raspberry leaf tea can help implantation.
Tips for a Warm Womb
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. Cut out cold drinks.
Can keeping the uterus warm improve the uterine lining? A warm uterus may be the hidden secret to a better lining. The goal is to improve blood flow, which may help with a thicker uterus. Start by applying heat to the lower abdomen using a heating pad or hot water bottle.
In traditional Chinese medicine, warm feet are associated with healthy blood flow in the uterus and improved fertility, while cold feet are associated with a “cold uterus” and decreased fertility.
The first 24 hours after an embryo is transferred are most likely the most critical. It is within this time frame that an embryo has to “attach” to the uterine wall before it can fully implant, which may take several days. Therefore, for the first one to two days, stay home and chill out.
You should also not be eating gassy foods as fizzy drinks and gassy foods can upset your stomach and we want to avoid stomach cramps and contractions as they may negatively affect embryo implantation.
Best Sleeping Position after IVF to Increase Success Rate
No matter what trimester you are in, sleeping on your side is your most comfortable posture. During the first three months of pregnancy, it is possible to sleep in any position without risk.
This means that resting, lying down, sitting cross legged or standing and working will have no impact whatsoever on the implantation and pregnancy rates.
Yes. You can resume your daily activities, such as going for walks, going to work, and doing the everyday chores at home after the IVF transfer. However, be careful not to put pressure on your stomach when walking and doing household.
Avoid heat. No hot baths, saunas, hot yoga, heating pads or anything that might raise the temperature of your uterus.
Maintaining your hygiene is important, even during this 'two week wait'. Hence, having a shower after the procedure is absolutely fine. Though, soaking yourself in a hot tub or jacuzzi is not recommended. This is because, embryos are sensitive to heat.