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Sometimes when I am browsing the FF boards I see the WEIRDEST "tips & tricks" to get preggers. For instance here are two of the "food tricks" I just read about:
1. The Pineapple Theory:
Pineapple Pregnancy
They say it's actually the core of the pineapple that works best, not the pineapple itself. It's an enzyme called Bromelain, you can also take tablets from the health food store, but I don't know if it would work as well. Some say it needs to be fresh pineapple, because it is an enzyme.
However, some say that fresh pineapple, if eaten in excess could cause a miscarriage, as it can cause uterine cramping. So if you are going to try it, it might be better to stick to the following routine:
Using Pineapple to Assist Implantation: Pineapple contains bromelain. Bromelain is a proteolytic enzyme that breaks up proteins that inhibit embryo implantation. Consuming a whole pineapple (focusing on the core as it has the highest concentration of Bromelain) during a fertility cycle can be beneficial.
For IVF [in vitro fertilization] cycle: one pineapple, divided into 5 portions - consume one portion each day, over five days, beginning on the day of your embryo transfer.
IUI [intra-uterine insemination] cycle: one pineapple, divided into 5 portions - consume one portion each day, over five days, beginning on the day of your IUI.
Timed intercourse cycle: one pineapple, divided into 5 portions - consume one portion each day, over five days, beginning on the day after ovulation.
Note: Be careful not to start consuming pineapple too early in the cycle. Beginning to consume pineapple BEFORE the recommended days above can actually affect your vaginal and cervical mucus PH, making it more acidic
2. The Greasy Food (McDonald's) Theory:
From the FF buddy group-
We are a group of women just crazy enough to try an experiment based on one embryologist's superstition that greasy food helps implantation!! Specifically, he feels McDonald's egg mcmuffins on the day of egg transfer helps the embryos stick. We have morphed a bit to allow for non-medical intervention and IUI women. Essentially, we are going to eat some form of "egg" fast food breakfast (some of us prefer the bacon, egg, and cheese) during our possible implantation days! Those who don't like eggs will try fries. Heck yes we may put on a few pounds, but it isn't any crazier than other junk that we and others on these boards hasn't tried! Heck, when the sane, rational junk doesn't work....why not get crazy?
Interesting eh? The thought of stomaching Mickey D's for about a week makes me want to vomit.
Guess what? I got my crosshairs for Monday! Whoohoo! I'm having some nasty side/back pains & cramping though, ugh. Not sure what that's all about.
(& FTR I am not trying any of these food theories, lol ;) ) Okay off to finish Maury, love those you mah baby daddy episodes, LOL.
1. The Pineapple Theory:
Pineapple Pregnancy
They say it's actually the core of the pineapple that works best, not the pineapple itself. It's an enzyme called Bromelain, you can also take tablets from the health food store, but I don't know if it would work as well. Some say it needs to be fresh pineapple, because it is an enzyme.
However, some say that fresh pineapple, if eaten in excess could cause a miscarriage, as it can cause uterine cramping. So if you are going to try it, it might be better to stick to the following routine:
Using Pineapple to Assist Implantation: Pineapple contains bromelain. Bromelain is a proteolytic enzyme that breaks up proteins that inhibit embryo implantation. Consuming a whole pineapple (focusing on the core as it has the highest concentration of Bromelain) during a fertility cycle can be beneficial.
For IVF [in vitro fertilization] cycle: one pineapple, divided into 5 portions - consume one portion each day, over five days, beginning on the day of your embryo transfer.
IUI [intra-uterine insemination] cycle: one pineapple, divided into 5 portions - consume one portion each day, over five days, beginning on the day of your IUI.
Timed intercourse cycle: one pineapple, divided into 5 portions - consume one portion each day, over five days, beginning on the day after ovulation.
Note: Be careful not to start consuming pineapple too early in the cycle. Beginning to consume pineapple BEFORE the recommended days above can actually affect your vaginal and cervical mucus PH, making it more acidic
2. The Greasy Food (McDonald's) Theory:
From the FF buddy group-
We are a group of women just crazy enough to try an experiment based on one embryologist's superstition that greasy food helps implantation!! Specifically, he feels McDonald's egg mcmuffins on the day of egg transfer helps the embryos stick. We have morphed a bit to allow for non-medical intervention and IUI women. Essentially, we are going to eat some form of "egg" fast food breakfast (some of us prefer the bacon, egg, and cheese) during our possible implantation days! Those who don't like eggs will try fries. Heck yes we may put on a few pounds, but it isn't any crazier than other junk that we and others on these boards hasn't tried! Heck, when the sane, rational junk doesn't work....why not get crazy?
Interesting eh? The thought of stomaching Mickey D's for about a week makes me want to vomit.
Guess what? I got my crosshairs for Monday! Whoohoo! I'm having some nasty side/back pains & cramping though, ugh. Not sure what that's all about.
(& FTR I am not trying any of these food theories, lol ;) ) Okay off to finish Maury, love those you mah baby daddy episodes, LOL.