Know what are the do’s and dont’s to boost your fertility

So you might be trying hard to conceive for months now, but haven’t been able to see a yes on the pregnancy test. Don’t worry, here we have for you a list of things that you should, and shouldn’t do in order to boost your fertility

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         Check your basal body temperature (BBT) and chart it:

You must track your BBT for the right assessment of when you are ovulating. The lowest BBT is when your body temperature is lowest and you are at rest. Throughout your cycle, it tends to fluctuate. The day after your ovulation, your BBT increases between 0.4 and 1 degree. Try having an intercourse around the time of ovulation for enhancing pregnancy probability.

·         Don’t put on weight:

You must ensure that you are maintaining a healthy weight, not under or overweight. The BMI should range between 19 and 24 for an indication that your weight is alright. If you are overweight, try to lose the extra pounds by working out regularly.

·         Have a healthy diet:

One of the main contributing factors for infertility is an unhealthy eating factor, regardless if it's too much or too little. Have more protein from vegetarian sources and fruits. Also, have a glass of full-fat milk every day.

·         Water is important:

Staying hydrated is crucial as the cervical fluid that helps the sperm to find the egg will be thick in case you are not drinking enough water. When your urine is running clear or light yellow, you know you are having enough water.

·         Low down on the caffeine:

When you have a lot of coffee every day, it will interfere with conceiving. You can lower down or cut down caffeinated drinks completely. Incase you can’t try to have just a cup a day.

·         Don’t skip your ob-gyn appointment:

 Your doctor will be able to check the status of your health and suggest lifestyle changes if required. So it's highly recommended that you get regular checkups.

·         Meet your dentist:

Now, this might seem a bit weird but, gum disease has seen to be linked with premature and underweight babies.

·         Don’t stress:

 When you are trying to get pregnant and are not able to, it can actually contribute to stress. So you need to make sure that you do your best for reducing anxiety and stress levels in your body. You can try yoga, meditation or even listen to some good music. Do what makes you feel relaxed.

·         Don’t go hard on working out:

Moderate physical activity is alright and even important for boosting your chances of getting pregnant. But realize that extreme exercise and working out can put the unwanted strain on your body leading to infertility. So we’ll say pass on the marathon training if you want to get pregnant soon.

Bottom line: So these were the do’s and dont’s to boost your fertility. Of course, apart from this having prenatal vitamins, good food and a happy loving atmosphere are crucial for enhancing your chances of getting pregnant. 

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