Yes, there may be signs of implantation, such as a rising BBT, or some slight spotting, or symptoms of early pregnancy such as nausea, feeling more tired than usual, and cramping, but these symptoms are also very common during the luteal phase, as estrogen drops off, progesterone increases and, for some women, PMS kicks in. The most common obsessions for women in the two-week wait are all about a real lack of patience. It is like a siren going off, “Now is not the time to get pregnant, I need to put my focus elsewhere.” Too much cortisol can prevent implantation of a fertilized egg. This creates a situation in which stress hormones – aadrenaline and cortisol- are at a higher level, which is a signal to your body to prevent conception from happening. The thing about expectations, they are deeply filled with emotions and when they aren’t met, the floodgates open. I see it time and time again, women in the two-week wait with high expectations. Note changes in your body, but be realistic with expectations. It is possible that bromelain helps with this shift which allows implantation to occur…” 2. Basically, this means conception requires an anti-inflammatory shift. According to the holistic health experts at Blossom Clinic (a holistic medicine clinic specializing in fertility and prenatal care), “Conception and implantation require an intricate shift in the immune system, specifically a shift from TH1 immune cells to TH2. Pineapple core contains bromelain, an anti-inflammatory protease enzyme. Then, eat a slice of fresh pineapple with it’s core. Think soups and stews, or adding some warming herbs to foods such as cayenne, ginger or cinnamon. As progesterone levels rise, so does your temperature, as you can see in your BBT chart. Herbs we love are Nettles (Urtica dioica), Hibiscus (Hibiscus sabdariffa), and Red raspberry leaf (Rubus idaeus) infusion and/or Yellow Dock (Rumex crispus) extract.Ĭonsider eating foods that support warmth. Grass fed meats, cage-free roaming eggs, salmon, pumpkin and sunflower seeds, quinoa, spirulina, and hijiki seaweed are all iron-rich blood building foods. Another way to support hormonal balance is to support liver health with two very safe and nourishing liver herbs – Burdock root (Arctium lappa) and Dandelion leaf and root (Taraxacum officinale).Ĭreate and support a rich uterine lining by eating blood nourishing foods and pregnancy-safe herbs. chinensis), coconut oil, and cod liver oil. Maca (Lepidium meyenii), Goji berries (Lycium barbarum, L. Next consider superfoods that have been shown to support hormonal balance overall. Foods like ground flax seeds, dark leafy green vegetables like kale, collard or beet greens, whole grains and soaked seeds and nuts. Think fiber to promote healthy estrogen metabolism and digestion. Eat to support healthy hormone levels and to nourish a healthy uterine lining. These 6 practical tips are going to help you make your two-week wait the most inviting for baby and more enjoyable for you. Since elevated stress levels may prevent conception through hormone disruption, doesn’t it seem practical to find ways to improve your two-week wait, thereby increasing your chance of successful implantation and pregnancy?! It seems simply amazing that two weeks each cycle can be the most stressful time in a woman’s life. You are in the dreaded two-week wait and the wondering is killing you. Through the timed intercourse, tracked ovulation and countless fertility methods, here you are waiting to take a pregnancy test.
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