How to increase IVF and Pregnancy Success
How do you like your eggs? Fried or Fertilized?
Good Morning!
If you're preparing your body for pregnancy—whether naturally or through IVF—one of the most powerful things you can do is focus on improving egg health.
As a fertility coach and embryologist, I've seen firsthand how much lifestyle factors influence egg quality. While age and genetics play a role, your daily habits—what you eat, how you manage stress, and how you support your body—can make a bigger impact than you might realize.
There are three key pillars I focus on with my patients when it comes to egg health:
Blood sugar balance
Brain and gut connection
Immune system health.
Blood Sugar + Egg Health
Blood sugar stability isn't just about preventing diabetes—it directly affects your ovaries. When blood sugar levels are consistently high or spiking throughout the day, it can trigger insulin resistance and inflammation, which negatively impacts egg quality. Elevated insulin can interfere with follicle development and ovulation, making it harder for your body to produce high-quality eggs.
Action Step:
Start by focusing on building balanced meals. Aim to include protein, fiber, and healthy fats in every meal. A simple formula to follow is:
Half your plate with non-starchy vegetables
A palm-sized portion of protein (like chicken, salmon, or eggs)
A small serving of healthy fats (like avocado or olive oil)
Optional: A complex carbohydrate like quinoa or sweet potato
Eating every 3-4 hours and avoiding sugary snacks will help keep your blood sugar steady throughout the day.
The Brain-Gut-Egg Connection
Your brain, gut, and ovaries are in constant communication through the hypothalamic-pituitary-ovarian (HPO) axis. Stress, poor sleep, and gut imbalances can throw off that communication, disrupting ovulation and egg development. Research shows that the gut microbiome influences estrogen metabolism, inflammation, and even egg quality.
Action Step:
Prioritize gut health by incorporating probiotic-rich foods like Greek yogurt, sauerkraut, and kefir.
Start your day with 10-20 minutes of morning sunlight to regulate your circadian rhythm and improve sleep quality.
Adding a 5-minute daily breathwork practice or guided meditation can also help regulate your stress response.
Immune Health + Egg Health
Inflammation is one of the biggest silent disruptors of fertility. Your immune system plays a major role in how your body prepares for pregnancy—because conception is actually an immune process. Chronic inflammation from stress, toxins, or diet can impair egg quality and implantation.
Action Step:
Focus on lowering inflammation by:
Prioritizing 7-9 hours of quality sleep
Swapping conventional cleaning and beauty products for non-toxic options
Eating a rainbow of antioxidant-rich foods like berries, leafy greens, and turmeric
Incorporating daily movement like walking or strength training to boost circulation and reduce inflammation
Here’s What I Want You to Know:
Improving egg health isn't about perfection—it's about consistency in the little habits that add up over time. Your body needs at least 90 days to influence the quality of the eggs you're preparing today.
If you're ready to start making shifts that will impact your fertility journey,
my 1:1 coaching program is designed to support you through every step—because you don't have to figure this out alone.
We currently have a waitlist for our March 3rd Cohort and three slots available starting March 31st.
If you're ready to take the next step, reply to this email with the word 'EGG' and I'll send you more information and get you on the waitlist.
Rooting for you always,
Lindsay
OVAHaul Founder & CEO
Embryologist + Fertility Coach