When you are trying to conceive, the window after ovulation can feel slow and is often one of the hardest parts of the journey for many couples during the two-week wait. This is often a good time to look after yourself, nourish your body and take it easy!
Supporting your body with nourishing nutrient dense foods alongside your targeted supplements (Falli) can help create an environment that supports balanced hormones, healthy blood flow and early embryo development.
What is implantation?
Implantation occurs when a fertilised egg attaches to the lining of the uterus. This usually occurs around 6-10 days after ovulation. For implantation to occur successfully, the body needs:
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A healthy uterine lining
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Good blood flow to the uterus
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Balanced hormones
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Key nutrients to support early cell growth and development
Falli is formulated with specific nutrients such as Vitamin E, folate and other antioxidants to support this. But there is a lot our diet can do to assist.
4 top foods to support implantation:
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Omega-3 fatty acid
Omega-3 fatty acids help to reduce inflammation, support hormone health and encourage healthy blood flow to the uterus. Healthy fats are also essential for hormone production, it's great to include them in the implantation window.
Foods rich in omega-3s include:
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Salmon
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Sardines
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Chia seeds
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Walnuts
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Flaxseeds
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Iron & folate rich foods
Folate and iron both play important roles in fertility and early pregnancy support. Folate is crucial for early cell division, while iron supports oxygen delivery and healthy blood flow. It’s great to focus on these key nutrients when preparing to conceive so you have optimal storage for when you are ready to TTC!
Focus on:
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Leafy greens like spinach and kale
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Lentils and legumes
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Grass-fed red meat
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Beetroot
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Broccoli
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Antioxidant rich foods
Oxidative stress can impact egg quality and reproductive health, which is why antioxidants are such an important part of a fertility-supportive diet. The more colour on your plate, the better!
Some of our favourite antioxidant-rich foods:
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Berries
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Pomegranate
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Dark leafy greens
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Purple sweet potato
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Colourful vegetables
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Nitrate-Rich foods
Nitrate-rich foods are great to increase during the implantation window as they support healthy blood flow and circulation. Good circulation to the uterus is important for healthy endometrial lining and a good environment for implantation.
Some of the best nitrate-rich foods include
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Beetroot
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Spinach
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Rocket
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Celery
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Leafy greens
A great way to increase these veggies is a cold pressed beetroot, celery, ginger juice!
Although there isn’t one food that can guarantee implantation, it’s the small choices each day that can support your health, fertility and reproductive health! If you struggle to consistently get these nourishing foods into your diet, that’s exactly why we created Falli. Our preconception supplement was designed to help support your body with key nutrients during the preconception and implantation period.
