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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I can always tell about 1 week before my pd is due. Headaches, spotting, twinges in my breasts, exhaustion, and pelvic pain -- all of which are abnormal for me. [/quote]

for some including me [b]it's usual PMS, good luck OP[/b]![/quote]

Same here.

Interesting about the pineapple comment OP...is it certain vitamins in the pineapple? the pH?[/quote]

Does Eating Pineapple Help Implantation?

Eating pineapple, and specifically pineapple core, to aid implantation is a widespread theory on the internet and is also prescribed by natural and Chinese medicine practitioners. Unfortunately there is not yet any clinical evidence that pineapple helps implantation.

Pineapple core contains an enzyme called Bromelain that reduces inflammation in the body, including in the uterus. It is also a mild blood thinner which some believe can aid in implantation. Note that many doctors prescribe baby aspirin, a blood thinner, to help with implantation, but this dose is controlled.

It is thought that bromelain in large doses can cause uterine contractions and interfere with implantation of an embryo -- although clinical evidence in this area is lacking too.  Some cultures even use pineapple to induce miscarriage or start labor.

There is really no concrete evidence for or against pineapple, but there are many positive anecdotes on the internet about it.

•First talk to your doctor and acupuncturist/herbalist about it

•If you are taking baby aspirin, a blood thinner, remember that pineapple is also a mild blood thinner and too much could lead to miscarriage. Ask your doctor before taking both.

•Don’t start eating pineapple until after ovulation as it can actually inhibit pregnancy if taken too early as the acidity of pineapple can effect cervical mucous

•Cut up a whole pineapple, cut the core into 5 pieces and eat once piece daily starting the day after ovulation/IUI/IVF transfer

•If you don’t have a fresh core, eat one cup of pineapple meat a day once a day starting the day after ovulation/IUI/IVF transfer.

•Canned pineapple has been heated which destroys the Bromelain so you have to eat fresh pineapple

•Stop eating pineapple after a positive pregnancy test

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