{"version":"1.0","provider_name":"Silene Bricet Acupuncture","provider_url":"https:\/\/silenebricet.com\/fr","author_name":"Silene Bricet","author_url":"https:\/\/silenebricet.com\/fr\/author\/silene\/","title":"IVF Acupuncture Checklist \u2014 How to Prepare Your Body at Every Stage - Silene Bricet Acupuncture","type":"rich","width":600,"height":338,"html":"<blockquote class=\"wp-embedded-content\" data-secret=\"gJmqeQM0u9\"><a href=\"https:\/\/silenebricet.com\/fr\/ivf-acupuncture-checklist\/\">IVF Acupuncture Checklist \u2014 How to Prepare Your Body at Every Stage<\/a><\/blockquote><iframe sandbox=\"allow-scripts\" security=\"restricted\" src=\"https:\/\/silenebricet.com\/fr\/ivf-acupuncture-checklist\/embed\/#?secret=gJmqeQM0u9\" width=\"600\" height=\"338\" title=\"\u00ab\u00a0IVF Acupuncture Checklist \u2014 How to Prepare Your Body at Every Stage\u00a0\u00bb &#8212; Silene Bricet Acupuncture\" data-secret=\"gJmqeQM0u9\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" class=\"wp-embedded-content\"><\/iframe><script>\n\/*! 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This checklist is designed to help you feel prepared, supported, and in control at every stage.  As a specialist fertility acupuncturist based at The Light Centre in Clapham, I've supported many women and couples through IVF cycles. Here's exactly what I recommend.    \u2705 3 months before your IVF cycle starts   Book an initial acupuncture consultation to assess your TCM diagnosis  Begin weekly acupuncture sessions to improve blood flow to the ovaries and uterus  Start tracking your cycle (basal body temperature, cervical mucus)  Review your diet \u2014 reduce sugar, alcohol, processed foods  Start taking CoQ10, Vitamin D, and folate (discuss doses with your GP or consultant)  Reduce caffeine to 1 cup per day maximum  Prioritise sleep \u2014 7-8 hours minimum  Begin stress management \u2014 yoga, walking, meditation     \u2705 During stimulation (injections phase)   Continue weekly acupuncture \u2014 sessions now focus on supporting your response to medication  Stay well hydrated \u2014 especially important with FSH injections  Avoid intense exercise \u2014 gentle walking and yoga only  Rest more than usual \u2014 your body is working hard  Keep stress low \u2014 let people around you know you need extra support  Attend all monitoring appointments at your clinic     \u2705 Around egg collection   Have an acupuncture session 1-2 days before egg collection  Rest for 24-48 hours post collection  Eat warm, nourishing foods \u2014 soups, stews, cooked vegetables  Avoid cold foods and drinks \u2014 in TCM, warmth supports recovery  Stay off your feet as much as possible that day     \u2705 Around embryo transfer \u2014 the most important moment   Have acupuncture close to the time of the transfer  Wear warm, comfortable clothing on transfer day  Eat a warm meal beforehand  Bring someone supportive with you if possible  Plan a gentle, restful day afterwards     \u2705 The two-week wait   Continue acupuncture 1-2 times per week \u2014 focus on reducing anxiety and supporting progesterone  Avoid Googling symptoms obsessively \u2014 it won't help and will spike your cortisol  Keep warm \u2014 especially your lower abdomen and lower back  Gentle walking only \u2014 no running, swimming, or intense exercise  Talk to someone you trust \u2014 the wait is hard, you don't have to do it alone  Be kind to yourself \u2014 whatever happens, you are doing everything you can     \u2705 If your cycle is successful \ud83c\udf89   Continue acupuncture through the first trimester \u2014 it supports implantation and reduces miscarriage risk  Inform your acupuncturist immediately so treatment can be adapted for pregnancy  Rest, nourish, and let yourself feel the joy   \u2705 If your cycle is unsuccessful   Give yourself time to grieve \u2014 this is a real loss  Continue acupuncture to support your body's recovery and rebalance hormones  Book a follow-up with your clinic to review what happened  When you're ready, we can discuss how to prepare differently for the next cycle  You are not alone \u2014 I am here to support you through this     Ready to start preparing for your IVF cycle?  I offer a free 15-minute discovery call to talk through where you are in your journey and how acupuncture can support you.  Based at The Light Centre, 151 Clapham High Street, SW4 \u2014 easy access from Brixton, Stockwell, Oval, Kennington and Battersea.   |     Sil\u00e8ne Bricet \u2014 Specialist Fertility Acupuncturist, Clapham, London. Member of the British Acupuncture Council (BAcC) and Acupuncture Fertility Network (AFN). Advanced Diploma in Fertility Acupuncture. Consultations in English and French.","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/silenebricet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Fertility-Illustration.png","thumbnail_width":2250,"thumbnail_height":2250}