https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Thu, 30 Apr 2026 03:20:16 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/anyone-do-a-fertility-diet-before-advice-or-experiences#post-2563572 Wed, 08 Jun 2016 05:32:17 +0000 NorthStar 2563572@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Weswife: thanks!!! I lost 6 pounds before our positive. If you think it would help, I would definitely try. If anything, you will feel better. Also, tell your husband that he is responsible for his own meals. You will have enough on your own plate with your meal plan :wink: I don't remember if I said this, but I also did the 21 day fix and felt like that is a good portion of what helped me to drop the weight/kick my butt in gear. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/anyone-do-a-fertility-diet-before-advice-or-experiences#post-2563546 Tue, 07 Jun 2016 22:37:28 +0000 Weswife 2563546@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@OldpuebloJenn: I was the only one who went to the appt. She didn't suggest the diet. I was just researching on my own and figured it could only help. I just wish he was fully gung ho! 😞... </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/anyone-do-a-fertility-diet-before-advice-or-experiences#post-2563527 Tue, 07 Jun 2016 21:38:58 +0000 OldpuebloJenn 2563527@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Weswife: I gained 20lb after my m/c, so I get it. I lost about 8 right before conceiving. My husband got mega on board after we saw a fertility specialist. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/anyone-do-a-fertility-diet-before-advice-or-experiences#post-2563518 Tue, 07 Jun 2016 21:18:44 +0000 Weswife 2563518@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@OldpuebloJenn: This is where I am struggling. I am trying to get my husband on board too, but for him to change as intensely as myself is hard(he's willing, but not both feet in). I had a m/c in Dec. and have been trying since with no luck. I don't know if a diet will change the baby status, but with all the stress from trying and the m/c I have packed on some pounds. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/anyone-do-a-fertility-diet-before-advice-or-experiences#post-2563517 Tue, 07 Jun 2016 21:16:41 +0000 Weswife 2563517@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Shantuck: Congratulations and thank you </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/anyone-do-a-fertility-diet-before-advice-or-experiences#post-2563516 Tue, 07 Jun 2016 21:15:46 +0000 Weswife 2563516@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@NorthStar: Congratulations to you.. sending lots of love and prayers for a sticky one! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/anyone-do-a-fertility-diet-before-advice-or-experiences#post-2563515 Tue, 07 Jun 2016 21:15:22 +0000 Weswife 2563515@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@mrsjd: Thank you so much for the rooting... I am so worried and I hope it helps. Congratulations to you! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/anyone-do-a-fertility-diet-before-advice-or-experiences#post-2563213 Tue, 07 Jun 2016 11:48:23 +0000 MrsSRS 2563213@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Basically south beach style eating before both of my babies </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/anyone-do-a-fertility-diet-before-advice-or-experiences#post-2563121 Tue, 07 Jun 2016 09:34:07 +0000 Shantuck 2563121@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My acupuncturist put me on a diet that closely resembles the anti-inflammatory diet, which is supposed to help with egg quality. The parameters of my diet can be found here: <a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B1OR-GYGDpbScl9jSDhRT2U1Ukk/view" rel="nofollow">https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B1OR-GYGDpbScl9jSDhRT2U1Ukk/view</a> but the biggest takeaways were to eliminate sugar and flour.</p> <p>I did get pregnant 2 times under her care (after nothing happening for 6 months) and am now currently 18 weeks. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/anyone-do-a-fertility-diet-before-advice-or-experiences#post-2563084 Tue, 07 Jun 2016 08:35:52 +0000 OldpuebloJenn 2563084@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Both my husband and I did fertility "diets" prior to getting pregnant. The first time we had zero trouble getting pregnant but had cut out all alcohol, sugars, and were eating more plant based. The second time we had a m/c and several months of ttc, we followed the same diet, although honestly, alcohol was harder to kick as the months wore on. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/anyone-do-a-fertility-diet-before-advice-or-experiences#post-2563044 Tue, 07 Jun 2016 05:55:16 +0000 mrsjd 2563044@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I did not, even though I looked into it because I have PCOS. But because mine wasn't insulin resistance, I was already eating healthy and exercising 3-4x a week, and at a healthy weight, I felt like the stress a strict diet would create for me would negate any positive effect.</p> <p>That said, if you're looking to make a healthy change anyway, it sure can't hurt. </p> <p>Also, I got pregnant on my second round of Clomid at 50mg. For me, it was a miracle drug with very little side effects. I love Clomid! I know not everyone has that experience, but I ovulated both times and the second time stuck. I'm 26 weeks. Rooting hard for you! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/anyone-do-a-fertility-diet-before-advice-or-experiences#post-2563040 Tue, 07 Jun 2016 05:28:43 +0000 NorthStar 2563040@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I cut out as much gluten as I could before my fet. I don't know of any specific intolerance, but I did feel so much better. Additionally, the month before transfer I did a cleanse for a week through my acupuncturist. It consisted of no meat, dairy, gluten, sugar, etc. I basically had smoothies, lots of fruits and veggies and quinoa. I truly believe all this helped as I finally received my first faint positive after almost 3 years yesterday. Hoping it sticks!!</p> <p>Eta-I also cut out as much dairy as I could. So for smoothies before transfer, I used almond milk. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/anyone-do-a-fertility-diet-before-advice-or-experiences#post-2563032 Tue, 07 Jun 2016 04:44:54 +0000 MrsKRB 2563032@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I did the Whole 30 during my IVF cycle and I did get pregnant. Not sure if the diet had anything to do with it, or if it was just a coincidence. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/anyone-do-a-fertility-diet-before-advice-or-experiences#post-2562954 Mon, 06 Jun 2016 20:48:07 +0000 agold 2562954@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I tried to follow an anti-inflammatory diet when I was getting ready for my FET. Good luck, to you! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/anyone-do-a-fertility-diet-before-advice-or-experiences#post-2562950 Mon, 06 Jun 2016 20:46:34 +0000 avivoca 2562950@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Both times I got pregnant, I was doing a 6-week weight loss challenge at the gym. I did not have any fertility issues (we were TTC #1 and #2 was a happy surprise), but in general, I think being healthier was really helpful for me. </p> <p>Good luck! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/anyone-do-a-fertility-diet-before-advice-or-experiences#post-2562948 Mon, 06 Jun 2016 20:45:34 +0000 MaryM 2562948@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>If you have PCOS, decreasing carbs makes sense. </p> <p>I gave up gluten, but because of celiac and MTHFR. </p> <p>If there's something "wrong" that diet will fix, I think it makes sense to cut foods. Otherwise, just focus on eating healthy </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/anyone-do-a-fertility-diet-before-advice-or-experiences#post-2562946 Mon, 06 Jun 2016 20:42:09 +0000 BSB 2562946@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Those fertility diets didn't apply to me. I tried everything. My infertility wasn't as simple as changing my diet.</p> <p>I think if you are trying to be healthier, go for it. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/anyone-do-a-fertility-diet-before-advice-or-experiences#post-2562939 Mon, 06 Jun 2016 20:32:24 +0000 Weswife 2562939@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I am starting clomid this month and was doing some research (this seems to be a problem of mine) when I saw fertility diets. There are so many out there and they are all so different I was wondering if any bees have done any. What did you eat, cut out? Did your husband do a diet with you? Did it seem to help improve anything? </p> <p>Currently, I am thinking it will help improve overall health and make me feel better. And if in the end it helps with a baby I am all for it! Please let me know what ya'll have done. </p>