Couples who want to get pregnant know that one of the things they have to do is increase fertility. Also, most couples want to not only have their baby through natural childbirth but also use natural ways to increase fertility. I found a great pregnancy e-book that you can download that is filled with great tips on getting pregnant, it has helped many people conceive children who thought it was impossible. I recommend reading a bit about the book if you are serious about getting pregnant.
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It is always best to not disrupt the natural processes in any bodily function by using artificial products. Furthermore, artificial products that are taken internally can make the liver work harder because more toxins must be filtered and this affects nutrition getting to the body which
ultimately affects fertility. Let’s look at some of the natural ways to increase fertility.Maintain a healthy diet
Doing this provides several benefits. It regulates the hormones in your body and keeps them at levels needed for fertility. It is essential to achieving the optimum weight you should be at for conception. Your diet should be high in vitamin C because this helps to prevent defects in sperm plus reduces stress on reproductive organs. Zinc is essential for maintaining the right semen and testosterone levels in men. Calcium and vitamin D have also been shown to help in male sperm quality. If possible, try to eat organic foods that have not been treated with chemical pesticides because the latter have been shown to create hormonal imbalances which could
cause fertility problems.
Along the same lines of healthy diet, watch what you drink. In fact, one of the most recommended natural ways to increase fertility is to drink plenty of water and avoid caffeinated beverages like coffee and cola. While caffeinated beverages have not been solidly linked to reduced fertility, they do pose a threat of causing a miscarriage if
consumed while pregnant. If you really want a little caffeine to pick you up, try green tea because it only has trace amounts of it. No drink can be better or your health than water because that is what your body is mostly made of. It is recommended that you drink 8-10 glasses of it each day. Alcohol in moderation (two drinks or less) has not been linked to decreased fertility but you should avoid it once you are pregnant.Stop smoking because it causes aging on your ovaries
A recent study showed that cigarette smoking decreases the quality of ovaries in much the same way as found with increased age. Fertility depends on egg quality and it is a known fact that the latter decreases as a woman gets older. You should also quit smoking instead of using nicotine replacement products like patches because the nicotine still affects your system by constricting blood vessels. Nicotine has a significant effect on male sperm in that it deteriorates its quality to a point where it has difficulty penetrating the egg for conception. While quitting smoking without aids is uncomfortable, it takes less time and it is more effective because you have to focus on changing the psychological aspect of the habit and not getting a quick fix to nicotine addiction.
There are many other natural ways to increase fertility.
These are things like keeping your weight under control,
avoid douching
use only natural lubricants (like saliva) during intercourse
doing moderate exercise
getting plenty of sleep
You and your partner have decided that it’s time to settle down and have a child. It is the experience of a lifetime actually. It may be your first child and you want to do everything right from getting pregnant through carrying and finally with childbirth. Step one, of course, is to conceive so it is always handy to have some helpful hints to get pregnant. Here are a few. Recognize and understand ovulation
Most women have a 28-day menstrual cycle. Ovulation, which is the best time to get pregnant, occurs somewhere in the middle of it (day 14). A mucous discharge from the cervix and sharp pain from one side around your abdomen are indicators that you are ovulating. Some women could ovulate a little before or after day 14 so it is best you have intercourse every 2-3 days throughout the cycle. Get a pre-pregnancy checkup
You doctor will probably recommend prenatal vitamins for you and make other
helpful hints to get pregnant such as diet, weight management and exercise. Prenatal vitamins ready your body to be pregnant. They supply the body with calcium, iron, and folic acid. Folic acid is especially important because it helps to reduce the risk that the fetus will develop a neural defect known as spina bifida.Tips to improve male fertility
Men should not wear tight briefs around the scrotum area. Some say this is a myth and others swear by it. But what is true is that increased temperature around the scrotum area can affect the quality and quantity of sperm. Therefore, boxer shorts are probably the best for keeping this area well ventilated and cool. Any other source that causes heat in this area, such as driving for long distances in heat with no air conditioning, should be avoided if possible. Your male partner shouldn’t carry his cellular phone in his pocket either because research has shown that cellular waves damage sperm cells also. Do things to help relieve stress
Stress can interfere with many body
functions to include ovulation. Plus, a woman’s stress can overflow to the man and cause performance anxiety. Stress can even manifest itself as other illnesses such as acid stomach which would make intercourse difficult. For some people, getting pregnant can take up to a year so it is better to learn relaxation techniques so as not to affect your body. Even taking a break from worrying about getting pregnant can be beneficial in relieving stress.Reduce the frequency of exercising
This is, of course, if you are a heavy exerciser. Too much exercise can actually tell your pituitary gland to not start ovulation. It can also shorten the 14-day window after ovulation meaning you have less of a window of
opportunity to get pregnant. However, if you don’t exercise at all, you should start because of the overall health benefits but do so moderately. Moderate exercise can be as simple as going for a walk three days during the week. Bicycles are a good way to moderately exercise and at the same time relieve stress.Don’t get up so fast after intercourse
