What foods and fruits should not be eaten after test-tube embryo transfer?
There are no special dietary restrictions after test-tube embryo transfer, but it's important to maintain a light diet and avoid spicy, stimulating, raw, cold, fried, or greasy foods.
The principle of diet after embryo transfer is to maintain balanced nutrition and ensure the absorption of various nutrients. In general, there's no need to make significant changes to your usual eating habits. During the in vitro fertilization (IVF) transfer period, it's best to avoid spicy and stimulating foods as well as cold and cooling items such as chili peppers, crabs, and cold beverages. You should also avoid hot-natured foods like longan, lychee, Sichuan pepper, black pepper, and fennel, as these may increase the risk of spotting or bleeding during early pregnancy. Additionally, safflower (hong hua) must be strictly avoided during this time. It's recommended to consume more protein-rich foods such as milk, red dates, and soy products.
After the transfer, most women may experience emotional tension and anxiety, worrying about whether the procedure will succeed. It's essential to maintain a positive mindset. After the transfer, you should also balance rest with moderate activity, avoiding late nights, overexertion, and strenuous exercise.