Ways to Increase Fertility

Barring any medical condition which would prevent you from conceiving, your lifestyle can play a large role in your body’s ability to conceive. Of course, you will want to consult with your doctor if you are having a problem conceiving. But, if you want to increase your chances of having a baby, you need to consider what you're putting into your body.

What to Stay Away from if You Want to Increase Your Fertility

If you're having trouble conceiving, you may want to limit the following:

Alcohol

Did you know that alcohol can reduce your chances of getting pregnant by 50%? In fact, cutting out alcohol is one of the best ways you can increase your fertility. And, don't think women are the only ones who should stop drinking alcohol in order to increase fertility. Alcohol decreases the sperm count in men. It also increases the number of abnormal sperm in the body, as well as limits sperm mobility.

Caffeine

Just one cup of coffee per day is enough to lower your ability to conceive by some 50%. Sperm is especially at risk for problems when it comes to caffeine. You will want to try to stop drinking all forms of caffeine while getting pregnant which includes soda, coffee, strong teas and even chocolate.

Smoking

Smoking is bad for you in so many ways, but, for the couple hoping to have a baby, it can mean the difference between fertility and infertility. Listen up, men - smoking can keep your sperm at a sluggish rate, or even increase the number of poor quality sperm that you have.

Xenoestrogens

Xenoestrogens are compounds found in plastics and pesticides which some suspect can hinder fertility. If you're trying to conceive, avoid plastic water bottles, food containers or plastic wrap which contain xenoestrogens.

What Foods to Eat to Increase Your Fertility

1. Increase the number of fruits and vegetables that you eat.
2. Seek out deeper-colored items, as these are more densely packed with nutrients.
3. Stay away from foods that have come into contact with pesticides, such as organic produce.
4. Eat enough complex carbs. Look for whole grain products such as breads and rice. Consider whole meal breads and oats, too.
5. Eat the good fat foods, including fish, seeds, oils, and nuts.
6. Include lentils chickpeas in your diet.
7. Keep yourself hydrated with water and skip the soda.
8. Make sure you are getting enough fiber in your diet.
9. Eat less refined sugars. For something sweet, look towards fruits instead.
10. Stay away from foods that contain additives, such as preservatives and chemicals.

Improving your diet is one of the best things that you can do to improve your chances of conceiving naturally.

Increasing Fertility through Supplements

It is essential that you give your body the nutrients that it needs to conceive. Even if you eat every type of food product, you still may not be able to get all the nutrients you need to improve your fertility. That's where supplements come in. Of course, before taking any supplement, do check with your doctor.

What supplements might you need?

Folic acid: Folic acid and other B complex family vitamins are extremely important for getting pregnant. Zinc. Zinc is a must-have supplement, not only for women, but for men as well, as zinc increases fertility and also helps to prevent miscarriages.

Selenium: Selenium is an antioxidant that your body needs and will help you to keep birth defects and miscarriages from happening.

Vitamin E: Vitamin E is another supplement which is important for both men and women to increase fertility.

Vitamin C: Another antioxidant, vitamin C is really important for men, as it improves the quality of the sperm.

Other important vitamins and nutrients include L-Arginine, L-Carnitine, Vitamin A, and others. If you are unsure of what you should be consuming, do ask your doctor. You should take a multivitamin to provide many of these nutrients and talk to your doctor about how much more is necessary to keep you healthy.

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