I collected so many tips while I’ve tried to get pregnant, I can’t count them anymore. Most of them haven’t really helped me, but some did and now I’m a happy mother of a 2-year-old boy. Today I’m going to share five tips with you — the ones that have helped me the most.
#1 - Quit Smoking
When you are trying to get pregnant, you should quit smoking. Studies have shown that smoking reduces the chances to get pregnant by up to 40% per cycle. Another study has shown that women who continued to smoke had to wait almost two months longer until they got pregnant. You should also bear in mind the harm that smoke can cause to your unborn baby.
#2 - Healthy Body Weight
I’m sure you’ve heard of the overall negative effects overweight has. This is also true when it comes to a woman’s fertility.
Studies have shown that women who have massive overweight have lower conception rates. It is often advised by fertility doctors to lose some weight before undergoing fertility treatments.
Underweight, on the other side, can also be a cause of infertility.
If you are trying to get pregnant quickly, pay attention to maintain a healthy weight.
#3 - Time Your Sex
Timing your sex is one of the most important tips. Sperm is able to live up to 5 days in your body, so you should start having sex two or three days before you ovulate. If you don’t know your ovulation day, you have several options to find it out. This includes counting the days, checking your cervical mucus, making a basal body temperature chart, and using an ovulation prediction kit.
#4 - Take Vitamin Supplements
Studies have shown that vitamins have a beneficial effect on both male and female fertility.
Vitamin C protects the sperm and its DNA from damage. It also helps enhancing the sperms quality.
Vitamin E is required for a balanced hormone production. It also increases both male and female fertility. Fertilization rates of men who have taken Vitamin E supplements have increased from 19 to 29 percent.
Folic Acid is important to lower the risk of suffering problems producing eggs. Women who take a folic acid supplement have better chances to get pregnant quickly.
#5 - Choose The Right Position
It is generally considered a good idea to practice the so-called missionary position when trying to get pregnant quickly. It allows the deepest penetration and therefore deposits the sperm closer to your cervix. You should avoid standing or woman-on-top positions as it allows the sperm to flow out of your vagina.
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Melinda Stevens is a pregnancy expert. She focuses on helping women who are trying to get pregnant. She also has her own website (http://www.pregnancy-online.info) in which she gives women tips on how to get pregnant.
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