Improving
Fertility
Fertility
Tips to Increase Fertility Naturally
Going about improving fertility can be tricky, so let's talk
about some
specific ways to go about this task. If you've reached this page, most
likely it's because you're looking for
some getting pregnant tips and ways to increase fertility.
In
order to increase fertility, we all need to start with the basics. I
cover the basics on my Preconception
page
, but I'd like to go into more detail here about what
to avoid as well as the best
sexual positions for conception
and other fertility tips for getting pregnant faster.
What
to Avoid When Trying to Conceive:
* Some of the best
infertility help I can give you is to quit
smoking if you do. It is very
dangerous for your health and will greatly diminish your chances of
conception. Furthermore, you will most certainly want to stop smoking
once you conceive to protect your unborn child.
* This goes doubly so for
drugs.
If you are using illicit drugs, including marijuana, even if only
occasionally, stop now. Marijuana kills brain cells and is very harmful
to your health - worse than cigarette smoking - and will greatly hinder
your chances of conception and bringing forth a healthy child.
* Alcohol
should be stopped as well when the goal is improving fertility.
Although some believe it can help you relax
and thus conceive more quickly, this has not been proven. It's better
to be safe and find other ways to relax (as explained below).
* Caffeine
is believed to reduce fertility. It also is believed to be risky during
pregnancy with an increased risk of miscarriage with more than very
mild use. Caffeine's effect on fertility and pregnancy is controversial
- some believe it to be harmful in even small quantities and others
believe it is fine with moderate use (up to three cups of coffee per
day). But why take a chance,
especially if you want to conceive quickly and avoid a potential
miscarriage?
Caffeine is in chocolate,
coffee, tea, and most sodas.
Even decaffeinated coffee and tea (black and green) has a small amount
of caffeine, so be aware of this when drinking. If you truly want to
get pregnant more quickly, you should give up caffeine altogether for a
better chance of increasing fertility. If it's too hard and you have a
caffeine addiction, then wean down gradually in order to make it easier
on yourself.
What
about the best sexual positions for conception?
* If you want to work on
improving fertility, position can be just as important as anything
else. The missionary position
(man on top) is widely believed to be the best position for getting
pregnant. However, if you are healthy and your partner is healthy, then
those healthy, vibrant sperm will make it to their destination! That's
what they were created to do.
* It is wise, however,
for the woman to lie still for approximately 15-20 minutes after
lovemaking in order to give those little guys a boost. It's best to not
go to the bathroom right away. However, don't count on going to the
bathroom right away to avoid pregnancy!
Other
Ways of Improving Fertility
* Find ways to relax and
have fun with your mate. If trying to conceive becomes a chore, then
you will likely fight more often and be more stressed.
* Practice deep breathing
to help relieve stress. What I do is inhale as deeply as I can with my
mouth closed. Then I exhale slowly through my mouth. This is an instant
stress reliever for me. Try it and see what it does for you!
* Go for leisurely walks
on the beach or on a mountain trail - wherever you feel most relaxed
and at peace.
Improving
fertility doesn't have to be that complicated.
You just need to focus
on what needs to be changed and commit to doing your best. In the end,
you will find that it's worth it, giving you better health and
hopefully a wonderful child to bless your home!
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