Cold and chilly weather characterizes the winter season. In the blink of an eye, the roaring winter in the north has arrived. As temperatures drop across the country, people not only add layers to stay warm and maintain indoor comfort but also choose hot pot or barbecue in their diet to ward off the cold and enjoy the warmth amid steaming vapors.

However, for couples actively trying to conceive, winter preparations for conception require a different approach, especially avoiding spicy and greasy foods. It is crucial to pay timely attention to balanced nutrition to improve the chances of successful conception.

So, for couples planning to undergo IVF, how should they eat during winter?

Reproductive specialists in the United States suggest that good physical condition is the foundation for successful IVF and the birth of a healthy baby. Therefore, maintaining a healthy lifestyle before IVF and scientifically conditioning the body are crucial. In terms of diet, the following points can be followed:

1. Eat foods rich in calcium and iron

For couples preparing for conception in winter, consuming foods rich in calcium and iron can effectively supplement nutrients to enhance physical fitness. Storing iron and calcium, especially before conception, helps prevent deficiencies during pregnancy.

Foods rich in calcium: legumes, green vegetables, seaweed, peanuts, etc.
Foods rich in iron: black fungus, baby bok choy, seaweed, sesame seeds, legumes, grains, etc.

2. Supplement adequate high-quality protein

Protein is an essential component of cells and a crucial material for the synthesis of sperm and eggs. Adequately supplementing high-quality protein helps coordinate endocrine function and promotes the improvement of the quality of eggs and sperm.

Foods rich in high-quality protein: peanuts, oats, bamboo shoots, walnuts, cauliflower, almonds, etc.

3. Reasonably supplement trace elements

Trace elements profoundly impact male fertility, especially zinc and selenium. These elements play a role in the synthesis and transport of testosterone in males, effectively promoting the activity of sperm and physiological activities such as fertilization in females. Zinc also adjusts the immune system, improving sperm activity. A lack of zinc can lead to a decrease in sperm quantity or an increase in deformed sperm, affecting reproductive and sexual functions, potentially leading to infertility. Selenium deficiency can lead to a decrease in sperm vitality, affecting female fertility.

Foods rich in selenium: seaweed, laver, etc.
Foods rich in zinc: goji berries, broccoli, whole grains, walnuts, peanuts, cashews, seaweed, cabbage, chestnuts, soybeans, etc.

4. Take Coenzyme Q10

Coenzyme Q10 is a fat-soluble antioxidant that activates cells, providing essential nutrients for cellular energy. It has functions such as enhancing antioxidant capacity, improving immunity, delaying aging, increasing the quantity and quality of mitochondria in follicles, providing sufficient energy for follicles, and balancing chromosomes, reducing the probability of chromosome abnormalities during meiosis, thus improving egg quality.

Therefore, before undergoing IVF, reproductive specialists generally recommend women to take an appropriate amount of Coenzyme Q10 to help delay aging, improve ovarian function, and enhance egg quality.

5. Take Naturally Smart Capsules

Naturally Smart are a high-quality dietary supplement that promotes the synthesis and stable maturation of male sperm cells. The ingredients also include antioxidants and the energy needed for cells. Therefore, taking an appropriate amount of Male Bao can increase the balance of vitamins, minerals, and amino acids, enhance overall male health, including prostate health, and contribute to reproductive capabilities.

Therefore, before undergoing IVF, American IVF specialists recommend men to take Male Bao to help improve sperm quantity, quality, morphology, and activity.

6. Supplement Folic Acid Appropriately

Folic acid has a significant impact on the healthy development of the baby. Lack of folic acid may lead to incomplete brain development in the fetus or deformities. Therefore, women should take sufficient folic acid under the guidance of a doctor during the three months before pregnancy and the first three months of pregnancy.

Foods rich in folic acid: bananas, oranges, green vegetables, cauliflower, spinach, lettuce, asparagus, baby bok choy, garden cress, etc.

American reproductive specialists suggest that during the preparation for conception, besides diet, attention should also be paid to lifestyle, such as avoiding staying up late, ensuring adequate sleep, engaging in appropriate exercise, strengthening the body, insisting on aerobic exercise for more than half an hour every day, such as jogging, swimming, or practicing yoga, to help improve physical fitness, regulate endocrine function, relieve tension, and enhance the quality of eggs and sperm. It is also essential to adjust the mindset, maintain a cheerful and pleasant mood, which helps regulate the body and contribute to successful conception.

Therefore, for couples planning to undergo IVF in the United States, it is recommended to supplement reasonably and individually under the guidance of professional doctors. This approach can achieve better results. At the same time, American reproductive specialists will customize a suitable IVF plan for you, ensuring that your dream of having a family is well-supported during the IVF cycle, and assisting you in meeting your little happiness ‘pregnancy’ soon!