Tips To Help Boost Fertility in Men and Women: 8 Healthy Means to Getting Pregnant Faster

This week our guest blog is from Clarissa Caouette who shares eight healthy ways that may help you to get pregnant faster. Of course if you are having fertility issues go and see your doctor, these tips are suggestions only.

Whether you’re trying to have your first baby or want to continue your current family, turning to more natural ways to increase fertility is ideal. It can be frustrating to want to conceive and not be able to due to infertility. Remaining healthy is the key to preventing and solving many health-related issues.

Both men and women are affected by infertility, though it is popular for people to associate reproductive system issues with women only. The rate of infertility in men and is quite comparable and similar. These issues, whether they be ovulation related or ovarian problems to sperm count issues, there are many reasons why infertility affects a notable percentage of couples.

Changing your diet and lifestyle is known to increase the possibilities of getting pregnant. It can also help you get pregnant faster. Those who are trying to conceive should take into consideration what kind of lifestyle they are living and assess the changes they should implement.

Antioxidants

Antioxidants have many health benefits and for those who want to get pregnant they are greatly beneficial. Folate and zinc are antioxidants that are helpful for fertility in both men and women. It improves sperm count and quality while also giving you more energy.

Putting more focus on foods with heavy antioxidants can also help in in-vitro fertilisation treatments as it increases the likelihood of getting pregnant. Certain fruits, vegetables, and nuts are packed with antioxidants and should be included in your daily diet. Here is a list of some foods that are high in antioxidants:

Dark Chocolate, strawberries, raspberries, kiwifruit, artichokes, kale, almonds, pecans, persimmons, red cabbage, beans, hemp hearts.

Get Active

It’s important in any life to stay active so your body can remain healthy. For those who want to have a baby, it is crucial to assess you health and get active. This is important for both parts not only women. Men should have healthy lifestyles to increase sperm drive and counts. Women want to have a healthy body to create a safe and comfortable place for their child to grow.

You want to try exercising three or four times a week to create routine and get your body used to working out. You don’t want to go overboard with the exercise, though. Keep is reasonable and comfortable for your body. You want to have a healthy weight so you have a better chance of getting pregnant. So losing any excess weight can be beneficial to your health and also gaining a few pounds if you’re underweight.

Natural Supplements

A great way to boost fertility in men and women is to focus on implementing natural supplements to your diet. Certain natural supplements help increase the odds of getting pregnant as they focus on certain parts of your body to boost fertility. Folic acid is a popular supplement that is known to help fertility. Make sure to stick with natural supplements and avoid the synthetic vitamins.

Tracking Ovulation

Ovulation is something that women should keep track of if they want to increase their chances of getting pregnant. You are the most fertile when you’re ovulating so you want to take advantage of the small time frame that happens during your cycle. There are two ways to track ovulation: through cervical mucus or and ovulation calendar or tracker. There are many trackers you have access to online that can help make the process easier.

You must also track your basal body temperature to now when you are ovulating. Though this isn’t a reliable way to track ovulation as there can be many reasons as to why your body temperature rises that are not related to ovulation.

Alternative methods

Ovulation is something many women have issues with when it comes to getting pregnant. Ovulation issues is a popular reason for infertility and there are procedures that can be done to help. Fertility clinics focus on ways to work around infertility issues and can be successful when combined with healthy habits and a green lifestyle. There are alternative methods that many couples choose as a last resort when the things they’ve tried have neglected to work.

Cutting Alcohol and Smoking

You want to eliminate any unhealthy habits to increase your probability of conceiving. Smoking and drinking can lead to infertility in both men and women, especially if it is excessive. Drinking more frequently is linked to prolonging the time to get pregnant. Try avoiding smoke as it can negatively affect your reproductive system, even in small amounts. This goes hand in hand with living a healthy lifestyle to create a more healthy body.

Manage Stress

Stress is a large factor in infertility. Stress can harm your body in many ways and it definitely can decrease the chances of getting pregnant. You want to learn how to cope with stress to minimize the effects it can have on your mind and body. You want to take time to relax as hormone levels can change as you become more stressed. There are essential oils for stress that help you relax your mind and body,

Stress, depression, and anxiety are all contributors to infertility in women and men. Consider whether you need a better support system or counseling to help you manage any stress that you may be having.  A stress-free life doesn’t necessarily exist as we all choose our own things to stress about, but a stress controlled life is more ideal.

Healthy Eating Habits

What you eat is crucial to the probability of conceiving. Both men and women must have healthy eating habits to help with infertility. You are what you eat, right? So you want to make sure you have healthy sperm or eggs and your baby has a healthy place to grow.

You should include more fiber in your diet, as well, as they help you get rid of any unnecessary hormones and balance your blood sugar levels. Eating less refined carbs is ideal for a healthy diet, too. Refined carbs are extremely unhealthy and can lead to a rise in blood sugar levels. This food is problematic if you want to conceive and have a healthy pregnancy.

Eco-Friendly Products

Using eco-friendly products eliminates any harmful chemicals that may affect your health negatively. You want to buy organic and avoid eating too many processed foods. You should want to create an eco-friendly lifestyle to help keep your environment and your body within healthy limits. Toxins are harmful to your body and especially to your reproductive system, so you want to focus on eco friendly products that have natural ingredients and beneficial properties.

Thanks for the photos Magalie De Preux  Magalie De Preux  Dane Wetton