IVF starting in July what else can I do to prepare my body for this?

[Belle-7-]

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Healthy diet, little to no alcohol, reduce caffeine s much as possible. You could also try acupuncture. Also, don't forget to prepare your mind, I listened to an ivf meditation cd every night. Good luck.

[Belle-7- in reply to Hidden]

Hi flower girl thank you very much for your reply I will definitely look into getting a CD so I can relax and prepare my mind I think that's why is definitely bringing me down slightly overthinking things. May I ask was your IVF successful? Thank you once again your reply means a lot. Xx

[Hidden]

4th time lucky, my 5 month old baby is upstairs asleep at the moment. I used the Zita West cd if that helps. It makes you take sime time out, and may help you relax before bed.

[Belle-7-]

Wow 4th time. You must be very strong inside because the thought of going through it once is overwhelming you never think you have to go through anything like this in your life. I know I didn't it's going to be really hard. It's been a long journey of almost 2yrs of tests. if it doesn't work well I'll just don't know what Im going to do, I'm taking each day as it comes. I will start the end of July. So at the end of August I will know exactly where I am in life and if I have to go for it again I need to save some serious money. My first shot is free through the NHS x

[LRH001]

Hi, acupuncture is great for the mind, mild exercise, approx 8 hours sleep, no smoking or alcohol, hot water bottle apparently warms the womb which is good, food and drinks to have inc pineapple and pineapple juice, brazil and walnuts, sweet potato, steamed vegetables, strawberries, seeds. Completely distress your mind and visualise good things. Hope this helps. I am due for egg collection this Sunday and transfer on Tuesday. x

[Belle-7- in reply to LRH001]

Why thank you so much for all this wonderful information definitely be drinking the pineapple juice as I really love that. I will try steam vegetables I like all veg so not a problem. Good luck with your cycle I hope everything goes well for you please keep me updated. Xxx

[nellynel]

hi can I ask - does anyone know why caffeine has so much negative effects? Do you know what is a safe level?