When you are ready to conceive, there are a few lifestyle changes one can make to ensure good egg quality and a healthy pregnancy. Have a look at my Top 10 Tips below:
1️⃣ Optimal vitamin D levels can positively influence follicular fluid which is the fluid surrounding the ovaries and eggs and provides nourishment to the immature eggs. Vitamin D can also help to support fertilisation, implantation, lowering the risk of miscarriage and supporting IVF success.
2️⃣ Protein is essential for egg and embryo development. Aim for 1.2g per kg of body weight daily.
3️⃣ Take a quality prenatal supplement daily.
4️⃣ Consume antioxidant rich foods
5️⃣ Aim for at least 7 hours of sleep (in a dark environment)
6️⃣ Prioritise daily sunlight exposure
7️⃣ Lifestyle changes – stop smoking; reduce alcohol and caffeine consumption
8️⃣ Minimise exposure to endocrine disrupting chemicals
9️⃣ Balance blood glucose levels with the correct diet – High insulin levels and blood sugar levels can impair mitochondrial function. Impaired mitochondrial function is problematic for egg quality.
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