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Things to Be Careful About During the Timing from Fertilization to Implantation

Although the period from fertilization to implantation is very brief, it is an extremely sensitive time for your body. Spending this time calmly lays the foundation for a successful pregnancy. Here are some points to keep in mind in your daily life.

Eat a Well-Balanced Diet

A well-balanced diet is indispensable for creating a body that is more receptive to pregnancy. Especially important nutrients during fertility efforts include folic acid, iron, calcium, and vitamin D.

To consume these nutrients in balance, it's necessary to include a variety of foods in your meals. Since vitamin D is produced by exposure to sunlight, try to spend some time in the sun while balancing sun protection measures.

Engage in Moderate Exercise

Moderate exercise not only helps regulate your physical condition but also relieves stress, which is important for creating a body more receptive to pregnancy.

Aerobic exercises such as walking, yoga, or light jogging can improve blood flow and reduce stress. Strength training helps boost your basal metabolism and maintain physical strength. However, avoid excessive exercise as it may burden your body—exercise within a comfortable range.

If you don't have an exercise routine or find exercise challenging, start with manageable activities that suit you and can be continued without strain. For example, try using stairs instead of elevators, walk a bit farther than usual, or increase your walking pace. Small adjustments in daily life can help you incorporate exercise.

Get More Than 6 Hours of Sleep

Quality sleep helps regulate hormone balance and promotes physical recovery.

Generally, adults are advised to secure at least six hours of sleep. Maintaining a regular daily rhythm and going to bed and waking up at the same time every day is also important.

Avoid using smartphones or computers right before bed, as this can interfere with sleep. Creating a relaxing environment is key. Incorporating aromatherapy or stretching can help you achieve better sleep.

Take Time to Relax

Trying to conceive often involves mental pressure, so it's important to intentionally set aside time to relax. Find relaxation methods that suit you, such as meditation, deep breathing, or enjoying hobbies. Don't worry about others' opinions—do what you love and enjoy it fully.

Sharing feelings with your partner and supporting each other also helps reduce stress. It's important to share household chores as much as possible. Doing so during fertility efforts will make support during pregnancy and after childbirth smoother. Find ways that reduce stress for both of you.

Avoid Smoking and Drinking Alcohol

Reviewing lifestyle habits is an important step for those hoping to conceive, so try starting with what you and your partner can do together.

Keep Your Body Warm

"Coldness" is an enemy for those hoping to conceive. Especially during the delicate period from fertilization to implantation, it's important to keep your body warm from the inside, promoting good blood flow and hormone circulation.

If your body gets cold, blood circulation to the uterus and ovaries worsens, making it harder to create an environment conducive to implantation.

Coldness can also disrupt the autonomic nervous system and affect hormone balance. To support pregnancy, try the following to avoid getting cold in daily life:

• Layer clothing to keep your feet, abdomen, and lower back warm
• Avoid cold drinks and foods; choose room temperature or warm options
• Soak in a warm bath to warm your body from the core (lukewarm water is fine)
• Use lap blankets or shawls in air-conditioned places
• Before bed, try foot baths or warm drinks to regulate body temperature
• Intentionally eat warming foods like root vegetables and fermented foods

Surround Yourself with a Clean Environment

During the time you hope to conceive, it's important to be cautious about infections in daily life. The period from fertilization to implantation is crucial for maintaining a healthy internal environment. Keeping your surroundings clean and spending time in a safe environment supports pregnancy preparation.

For example, toxoplasmosis infection is problematic if it occurs for the first time during early pregnancy. It can be contracted from pet feces, raw meat, or gardening soil, so be mindful of these risks.

Raise Your Body Temperature

Raising your body temperature is also an important point for creating a body receptive to pregnancy. Especially if your basal body temperature tends to be low, the function of your uterus and ovaries may weaken, making it harder to establish an environment suitable for implantation.

Foods and Drinks to Avoid During the Timing from Fertilization to Implantation

The period from fertilization to implantation involves delicate changes inside the body, and what you consume can affect not only your condition but also the implantation environment. Here are foods and drinks you should try to avoid as much as possible during this time:

Nutrients to Take During the Timing from Fertilization to Implantation

A well-balanced diet is essential for creating a body receptive to pregnancy. The following nutrients are especially important during pregnancy preparation: