After all the bloods, scans, dietary changes, acupuncture treatments, supplements, medications, side effects, tears and worry, embryo transfer day is finally here. Many women wake up feeling anxious and worried and this can negatively impact blood flow and energy flow through the body. There are a couple of simple things you can do the morning of your transfer to help reduce anxiety and keep you feeling excited and positive!
- Get to bed before 10pm the night before so you can wake feeling refreshed
- Wake at your normal waking time and go for a short walk or stretch as movement will help with increasing blood flow around the body
- Have a nice warm shower and dress with shoes that keep your feet warm
- Go through a mindfulness 10-20 min app (eg. Headspace, Smiling Mind)
- Make a warm, healthy breakfast which includes eggs, vegetables or porridge
- Drink plenty of fluid with room temperature water or herbal teas
- Pack a snack (apple, nuts, nut butter on rice crackers for example) in case you get hungry, especially if the doctor is running late
- Have an acupuncture treatment by someone experienced in acupuncture IVF protocol – this is great for reducing anxiety and improving blood flow to your lining to better prepare for implantation
Best of luck!
