Foods to Focus on During IVF: Pre-Retrieval, Pre & Post Embryo Transfer

There’s a lot of steps involved with IVF, and knowing what to eat for each stage, can help you recover, support egg and sperm quality, support a healthy lining for an embryo, and have better implantation results. Here’s a quick breakdown on foods to focus on during IVF, including pre-retrieval, pre and post transfer.

Foods to Focus on For IVF: Pre-Retrieval

Before an egg retrieval, the goal is to focus on nutrients that will support egg and sperm quality! The following foods are rich in bioavailable forms of B12, B6, folate, vitamin D, zinc, antioxidants and anti-inflammatory fats.*

Foods to Focus on for IVF: Pre & Post Embryo Transfer

Before an embryo transfer, the goal is to focus on nutrients that will support a healthy lining for an embryo to call home! The following foods decrease inflammation, support the bodies natural detox system and support blood flow for a smooth lining and implantation.

*For optimal outcomes, work with a fertility dietitian to help you individualize nutrition to meet YOUR bodies needs. The most supportive foods for YOU may be different as it depends on your gut health, hormone balance, health history, genetics etc.

Brooke Boskovich, The Fertility Dietitian

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