Prepare for IVF – Tips from an IVF Acupuncturist

There are Several Great Ways You Can Prepare for IVF

Nurture to Prepare for IVF

This is about being kind to yourself. It’s also about keeping the lines of communication open between you and your partner.  Intimacy is very nurturing.  IVF is often kept a secret from everyone else in your life, so lean on each other and be open and honest.  If needed, give each other some space to process things.  Try to go over any issues or concerns before the IVF cycle starts so that you are both on the same page about things. For example, decide if you both will go to every scan, or who will administer the injections. Having a good idea of what you want from each other will help eliminate unnecessary stress.

Cleanse to Prepare for IVF

Consider doing a short detox for a few days to prepare before IVF.  This can be helpful to rid your body of built up toxins.  Also stay away from alcohol, caffeine, sugar and over the counter drugs.  A nutritionist can help you with a detox plan to suit your needs, lifestyle and timeframe. A detox can last from a few days to a few weeks. Visit www.positivenutrition,ie to get an idea of how you can detox to prepare for IVF.

Maya abdominal massage is another great way to cleanse your system and prepare for IVF. Adrienne Egan is certified in Maya abdominal massage.  Her website states “When applied, the Maya Abdominal Therapy techniques guide internal abdominal organs into their proper position for optimum health and well being. The technique works by relieving congestion and blockages to improve the flow of chi and fluids of the circulatory, lymphatic and nervous systems to prevent the progression of chronic disease symptoms. Maya therapy improves organ function by releasing physical and emotional congestion from the abdomen.”  Click on Adrienne’s website here for more information.

Nourish to Prepare for IVF

Zita West has a new book out called Eat Yourself Pregnant.   It’s a cookbook with recipes.  It includes a 10-week fertility-boosting programme.   She also explains how equipping your body with essential nutrients ensures that your reproductive system is prepared for a successful pregnancy.  You can buy it to help prepare for IVF at www.amazon.co.uk.

More great information on how to prepare for IVF:

The Fertile Mindset is hosting a free Fertility Question Time. This is a free online event being hosted by Andrew Loosely.  He is a Chinese Medicine fertility expert. The topic of this event is “Discover Why You Should Prepare Naturally for Conception, Even if You’ve Been Told You Need IVF”.

When: Thursday 13th November 2014, 8pm (UK time)
Duration: 90 minutes including live Q&A
Speakers: – The whole Natural Fertility Expert Team – Andrew Loosely, Sarah Holland, Clare Blake & Angela Heap.

The Fertile Mindset say ,”I do hope you can join us. It’s the biggest Fertility Question Time of the year and we’ve have a LOT of useful fertility tips and information to share with you!

Click here to register online for FREE