You can eat bananas after an embryo transfer, but as the saying goes, “Too much of anything is good for nothing.” Unfortunately, this is true for our delicious, nutritious, and good Mr. Bananas too.
The period after IVF embryo transfer is a sensitive one where you have to be cautious about your lifestyle, from the food you take to the exercises you do.
Fruits are widely encouraged for their high nutrition content in any diet. However, during the period after embryo transfer, not all fruits are beneficial.
So, stay aware of the fruits you must include and those you must exclude to have a safe and healthy IVF pregnancy.
Bananas After Embryo Transfer
- Bananas offer nutrition but may spike blood sugar, so limit intake if at risk for diabetes or high blood pressure after embryo transfer.
Before you decide on whether to eat bananas after embryo transfer or not, know about the nutritional content of bananas.
Bananas are rich in:
- Carbs
- Fibers
- Manganese
- Magnesium
- Potassium
- Vitamin B6 and
- Vitamin C
Bananas are poor in
- Protein and
- Fat
A medium-sized banana can yield around 100 calories in approximation, which is decent if you are looking for a healthy food to boost your energy.
However, bananas can spike your blood sugar level as well. Because the carbs contained in bananas are in the form of sugar, starch, and fiber.
If you are vulnerable to Type II Diabetes and high blood pressure and want to play it safe after embryo transfer, it is advisable to minimize the intake of bananas.
Fruits You Can Include After Embryo Transfer
Fruits that you must take in high quantities after embryo transfer include:
- Avocados
- Oranges
- Apples
- Pomegranates
- Strawberries
- Plums
- Blueberries
Fruits You Should Avoid After Embryo Transfer
Fruits that you should avoid, at least until confirmation of pregnancy include:
- Pineapple
- Papaya
- Grapes
- Watermelon
- Dates
- Mangoes
- Kiwi
- Peaches
Conclusion
We consider fruits in total to be safe and healthy. However, during the IVF process, because of the fluctuations of hormones and the implantation process of the embryo, you have to be a bit cautious of the fruits you eat. Because not all fruits are friendly toward the transferred embryo and may interrupt your implantation process.
Only include fruits that will not cause any adverse health effects and harm your pregnancy. Consult with your fertility doctor if you have any doubts about the fruits you have to take after the embryo transfer process and have a safe and successful pregnancy.
To know more about fruits you should include and exclude in your diet after IVF embryo transfer, contact a fertility specialist.
FAQs
Black grapes contain resveratrol which is considered harmful for embryo implantation and development. So, it is better to avoid black grapes after embryo transfer.
Dates tend to increase body temperature which is not optimal for the embryo to successfully implant in the uterus.
Mangoes increase body heat which can disturb the embryo implantation process and cause negative pregnancy.