Health & Lifestyle Tips

For IVF to be successful, choosing the right IVF Centre is not always the only solution. There is a lot you need to do yourself starting from proper self-care and lifestyle changes to ensure success in IVF Treatment. Remember, your health and lifestyle play a crucial role in the success of your IVF treatment. Making a few intentional changes can improve egg and sperm quality, hormone balance, and your body’s ability to support a pregnancy done through IVF or embryo transfer. Here are some tips:

  1. A couple sharing a meal of salad and fresh juice

    Fertility-Friendly Diet

    • Focus on whole foods: fruits, vegetables, whole grains, lean protein, and healthy fats
    • Include fertility-boosting nutrients: folic acid, zinc, iron, vitamin D, and omega-3
    • Avoid processed foods, sugary snacks, and trans fats
  2. A pregnant woman stretching in a seated yoga pose at home

    Fertility Yoga

    • Fertility yoga focuses on improving circulation to reproductive organs, balancing hormones, and calming the nervous system
    • Recommended poses: Legs-up-the-wall (Viparita Karani), Butterfly (Baddha Konasana), Child’s Pose (Balasana)
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    Stay Active with Gentle Exercise

    • Regular, moderate exercise improves blood flow, hormone balance, and reduces stress
    • Activities like walking, swimming, or cycling for 30 minutes a day are ideal
    • Avoid high-impact or excessive workouts
  4. A woman stubbing out a cigarette

    No Smoking & Alcohol

    • Both significantly reduce egg and sperm quality
    • E-smoking and passive smoking is as harmful as normal smoking
    • Smoking during pregnancy can cause physical defects in the baby
    • Alcohol intake may cause miscarriage or still birth
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    Manage Stress Effectively

    • Stress can disrupt ovulation and hormonal balance
    • Try deep breathing, meditation, journaling, or counselling
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    Maintain a Healthy Body Weight

    • A BMI between 18.5–24.9 supports better IVF outcomes. For Indians and South Asian population, Ideal BMI is 18.5 – 22.9, as they have a tendency for central obesity.
    • Overweight or underweight individuals may face hormonal imbalances
  7. A woman sleeping peacefully in bed

    Prioritize Sleep

    • Aim for 7–8 hours of quality sleep nightly
    • Supports hormonal regulation and emotional resilience
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    Follow Your Medication & Appointment Schedule

    • Take all fertility medications as prescribed
    • Don’t miss scans, blood tests, or check-ins with your fertility specialist
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    Limit Caffeine & Environmental Toxins

    • Keep caffeine under 200 mg/day (1–2 cups of tea/coffee)
    • Avoid BPA plastics, pesticides, and harsh cleaning chemicals

Stay Well Hydrated

  • Drink plenty of water to support egg health, improve circulation, and aid medication absorption. Aim for 2–3 litres per day.

For more tips on health and lifestyle along with the best IVF Treatment in Kolkata, India, visit your nearest Abha Surgy Centre and our experienced medical practitioners will guide you.