Diet

[gemmy999]

Hi, I’ve recently read about eating pineapple, Brazil nuts and drinking Pom juice from day of transfer. Are these old wives tales? Or worth doing? Are there any diet tips like this for during stims? I’m due transfer next week. Want to do all I can. Thanks x

[DianeArnold Partner Nurse Fertility Network UK]

Hi gemmy999. Yes, there is a lot of truth in it. This my dietary advice before egg colection and transfer. Carbohydrates - Wholegrain bread and wholemeal pasta, oatmeal, brown rice. All fresh vegetables especially raw or steamed. Over boiling rids them of vitamins and minerals, pineapple juice, apricots, potatoes, all fruit and honey, beans, chickpeas and lentils. Protein - Organic meat if possible, poultry, fish, Milk and hard cheese, nuts and seeds. Fat - Extra virgin olive oil and sunflower oil, avocado and peanut butter, mackerel, sardines, nuts (especially Brazil and walnuts), seeds, sweet corn and sweet potatoes. The things to avoid are too much sugar, processed foods, ready meals, butter, ice cream etc. A little is OK, but not all the time. Drink plenty of water and only a little tea and coffee if feeling deprived. Cut right down or right out – alcohol and smoking. Oh and don’t forget the Folic Acid and Vitamin D! Hope this helps and all the best with the rest of your cycle. Diane

[gemmy999 in reply to DianeArnold]

Hi Diane,

Thank you so much for your advice. I have a healthy diet generally. And I will add in the extra things I currently don’t have in my diet. I don’t smoke and I have cut out alcohol. I will take your diet advice. I drink a lot of water. Is it true everything needs to be room temp or warm after transfer? Thank you x

[DianeArnold Partner Nurse Fertility Network UK in reply to gemmy999]

Hi gemmy999. It doesn't have to be, but specialists do gear towards "warm". Keep up with the water too. Diane

[gemmy999 in reply to DianeArnold]

Thank you x

[gemmy999]

Thank you for such an informative message. It’s been really useful x