Fertility And Pregnancy Advice

1. Take folic acid supplements

Folic acid is a synthetic form of folate, a B vitamin that can help reduce the risk of serious birth defects that affect the brain and spinal cord. For this reason, the FDA recommends that all women attempting pregnancy take folic acid supplements for decreasing chances of birth defects.

2. Take a pregnancy plus prenatal vitamin

Designed to meet a woman’s special nutritional needs before, during, and after pregnancy.

3. Get rid of the pill

Forget about contraception. You may notice certain irregularities in your cycle and may take a few months for your cycle to return to normal. But many women are fertile the first month after they stop taking the Pill.

4. Have your weight checked

Healthy weight women have an easier time getting pregnant than overweight or underweight women. Studies show that women whose body mass index (BMI) is below 20 or above 30 have a harder time getting pregnant.

5. Stop smoking and drug taking

Smoking or taking drugs greatly diminishes your chances of getting pregnant and can lead to miscarriages, premature birth, and low-birth weight babies. It is also recommend that women avoid alcohol when trying for pregnancy.

6. Choose the right sex position

The missionary position (man on top) provides the best opportunity for getting pregnant, though no definitive studies have been done on this question. This position allows for the deepest penetration which deposits sperm closer to the cervix. For additional effectiveness, the woman can try elevating her hips with a pillow so her cervix is exposed to the maximum amount of semen.

7. Reduce your caffeine intact

Caffeine can reduce your ability to absorb iron and increase your risk for stillbirth. Avoid coffee, tea, and colas or switch to decaf to increase your chances of getting pregnant.

8. Don’t forget the timing

Figure out your ovulation days with our ovulation calendar to increase your chances of conception. Ovulation predictor kits can also help you figure out when you’re ovulating by detecting hormones in your urine that signal ovulation is about to occur.

Remember becoming pregnant isn’t easy and very few couples conceive on the first try. You only have a 20-25% chance of conception each month.

Comments are closed.