What are the taboos of IVF diet?

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What are the taboos of IVF diet?

IVF refers to the embryo that is cultivated in the laboratory through in vitro fertilization technology, and then implanted into the mother to develop into a baby. The diet of IVF plays a vital role in the health and development of infants. The purpose of diet taboos is to avoid adverse effects on infants. Now we will introduce the diet taboos of IVF in detail.

Fasting from caffeine and tea

Coffee and tea contain substances such as caffeine and theophylline, which can excite the central nervous system and increase the load on the heart. Excessive caffeine and theophylline intake by pregnant mothers will lead to growth restriction of fetus and embryo, and increase the risk of abortion. Therefore, pregnant mothers should avoid excessive intake of coffee and tea during IVF.

Pregnant mothers can choose decaffeinated coffee instead of traditional coffee. When choosing tea, they can choose decaffeinated tea or herbal tea.

Fasting raw fish and meat

Raw fish and meat contain parasites and bacteria, which may cause gastrointestinal discomfort, food poisoning and other problems after eating. Pregnant mothers who eat raw fish and meat may also be infected with toxoplasmosis virus, resulting in abortion or abnormal fetal development.

Therefore, during IVF, pregnant mothers should avoid eating raw fish and meat, especially raw seafood and sashimi. When cooking ingredients, ensure that they are thoroughly heated and cooked to eliminate bacteria and parasites in the ingredients.

Fasting too much sugar and oil

Too much sugar and fat intake will lead to the rapid weight gain of pregnant mothers, increasing the risk of gestational diabetes and hypertension. At the same time, the diet of high sugar and high fat may also cause problems such as fetal macroscopical and fetal distress, which may have adverse effects on embryonic development.

During IVF, pregnant mothers should control their intake of sugar and fat, try to choose fresh fruits and vegetables as the main energy source, and avoid eating snacks and processed foods with high sugar and fat.

Fasting seafood and food with high heavy metal content

There are some heavy metals in seafood, such as mercury, cadmium, etc. Excessive intake may have adverse effects on the development of the fetal nervous system. Therefore, pregnant mothers should avoid eating too much seafood during IVF.

In addition, some foods with high heavy metal content, such as foods containing lead (such as lead contaminated water, soil or food), should also be avoided to reduce the exposure of embryos to heavy metals.

Summary

The dietary taboos of test tube babies mainly include the prohibition of caffeine and tea, raw fish and meat, excessive sugar and fat, seafood and food with high heavy metal content. These taboos are formulated to ensure the healthy development of embryos and fetuses. During IVF, pregnant mothers should pay special attention to their eating habits, choose healthy and reasonable diet, and communicate closely with doctors to ensure the healthy growth of IVF.