Pre-paring for FET

[beginnerAdviceNeeded]

Hi all, I’m just after some advice. soon I’ll be embarking on my 2nd round which will be a frozen cycle this time. how do you all prepare your bodies for this?

this will be our last chance at IVF for financial reasons. I’m thinking of having some reflexology. Does this help? Any tips in general would be greatly received ❤️

[Florencenightingale]

My friend said reflexology and reiki really helped with her treatment, hers was fresh transfer but she said it relaxed her so much. Theres a few old wives tales about keeping your feet warm, eating brazil nuts and pineapple, but who knows if they work 🤷‍♀️

I found I was quite relaxed thru my treatment and it really helped, I just went with the flow and didnt panic too much (which is easier said than done 😂).

Wishing you the best of luck xxx

[camydulce]

Hi, frozen embryo transfer it's much easier than a fresh transfer. I had a FET a month ago. Yoga helped me a lot and a good diet. Drink plenty of fluids.

Good luck!!!

[DianeArnold Partner Nurse Fertility Network UK]

Hi beginner. Acupuncture is another preferred helping hand, so maybe look int that too. Good for preparing womb lining. A good diet too - this is what I advise. 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 FET. Diane

[beginnerAdviceNeeded in reply to DianeArnold]

Thank you so much. This is really helpful. Which would you say might be best acupuncture or reflexology? Xx

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

Hi. I get more good reports from acupuncture. Diane