What to Eat During IVF: Nutrition Before Egg Retrieval and Embryo Transfer
Practical, evidence-based nutrition guidance for IVF, from ovarian stimulation and egg retrieval to embryo transfer and early pregnancy.
Lorena Akerman MS, RD, CDN, CDCES
Fertility Diet & Nutrition
Mediterranean Diet and Fertility: What the Research Suggests
The Mediterranean diet may support fertility while also benefiting overall health. Learn what the research suggests and how to follow this flexible eating pattern while trying to conceive.
Fertility Supplements & Nutrients
Key Nutrients for Fertility: What to Focus on Before Pregnancy
Which nutrients matter most when trying to conceive? Learn how food, a prenatal vitamin, and individualized supplements can help meet nutrient needs before pregnancy.
Omega-3s Before Pregnancy: Why DHA Matters for Fertility and Early Pregnancy
Omega-3s, especially DHA, are important before and during pregnancy. Learn food sources, supplement considerations, and how to choose lower-mercury fish.
Fertility Diet & Nutrition
Trying to Conceive on a Vegetarian or Vegan Diet: Key Nutrients to Know
A vegetarian or vegan diet can support fertility and pregnancy with thoughtful planning. Learn which nutrients may need extra attention before conception.
Fertility Supplements & Nutrients
Iron Before Pregnancy: Why It Matters for Fertility and Early Pregnancy
Iron is important before and during pregnancy. Learn why iron stores matter, how ferritin testing can help, and when supplements may be needed.
Fertility Supplements & Nutrients
Choline Before Pregnancy: Why It Matters and How to Get Enough
Choline is an important nutrient before pregnancy, but many prenatal vitamins contain little or none. Learn why it matters and how to get enough.
Conditions & Fertility
Endometriosis and Fertility: Can Nutrition Help?
Endometriosis can affect fertility, but nutrition may help support inflammation regulation, digestion, nutrient status, and reproductive well-being while trying to conceive.
Fertility Supplements & Nutrients
How to Choose a Prenatal Vitamin When Trying to Conceive
Confused by all the prenatal vitamin options? Learn which nutrients matter most before pregnancy and how to choose a prenatal vitamin with confidence.
Fertility Diet & Nutrition
The Fertility Plate: A Simple Framework for Eating to Support Fertility
The Fertility Plate is a simple framework for building balanced meals that support reproductive health and create a strong nutrition foundation for fertility.
Fertility Diet & Nutrition
Trying to Conceive? Start Here: A Fertility Nutrition Roadmap
Trying to conceive? Learn about fertility-supportive dietary patterns, key nutrients, and practical nutrition tips for reproductive health.
Fertility Supplements & Nutrients
Tests and Supplements Before Pregnancy: What You Need to Know
Trying to conceive? Learn about common tests, supplements, and nutrition considerations before pregnancy and how they can support fertility, your health, and the health of your future child.