If one of your loved ones is currently going through IVF, it can be challenging to find the “right” way to show them that you care. While our instincts may be to say something uplifting, it can be hard to choose the perfect words.
Before you rush out to buy something adorned with an IVF pineapple (the unofficial symbol of infertility and IVF), consider your relationship with this person and what you know about their infertility journey.
Plus, on the day of an egg retrieval procedure or embryo transfer, who wouldn’t want a great pair of socks to keep their feet warm and boost their confidence while their feet are in stirrups?
For starters, there is a belief that eating pineapple in the days following an embryo transfer can increase your chances of a sticky uterus and positive pregnancy test.
This is because pineapple contains the bromelain enzyme, which is known for acting as a natural blood thinner and has anti-inflammatory properties. It’s said to make it easier for an embryo to implant into the uterus.
Gather up a collection of your favorite IVF gifts or special items the recipient is bound to love, and create a unique IVF care package to show you care.