5 Natural Ways to Enhance Fertility

Most people spend a huge amount of time and energy, throughout their romantic relationships, trying to avoid pregnancy. Unfortunately, many find that once they settle down and find the right person, it is not always that easy to have a baby. Many couples, who adore children and yearn for some of their own, are devastated by their difficulties to conceive.

This harsh situation can be damaging both to the psyche of the individuals and to the couple’s dynamic as well. Clinicians have discovered artificial methods for fertility enhancement, but they are usually very invasive and aggressive, especially to women, and can turn this special life event into a painful ordeal.

So, before you and your partner decide to turn to pharmaceuticals, you could try these 5 natural, harmless and painless ways to enhance fertility.

Weight is important

Most women are sensitive when it comes to their weight, and especially so when faced with other challenges, such as difficult conception. However, when trying to have a baby you need to remember that your body is no longer yours alone – you’re preparing it to create a healthy, happy baby.

To do that, you need to be watchful of your weight as extremities in both men and women can cause difficulties with fertility. Men that are either obese or underweight have low-quality sperm, while with women things are a bit more complex.

Underweight women are less likely to conceive because their bodies are in starvation mode. Note that naturally underweight women are an exception. On the other hand, obese women are likely to have insulin irregularities, which decrease fertility. Strive for a healthy weight and consult your doctor on how exactly to achieve it.

Heat and sperm don’t go together

You have probably heard the boxers against briefs dilemma when it comes to men’s fertility, but researchers are now saying that this is not a real factor, rather an old wives’ tale. Still, heat and radiation are two factors that can affect the quality of sperm and so you should shy away from certain situations.

Primarily, avoid sitting in a hot tub for extended periods of time. Cell-phone and laptop heat and radiation can also have a negative effect on sperm quality, so avoid placing your laptop on your body, as well as keeping your cell-phone in your pocket.

Smoking is your biggest enemy

It is a wide known fact that smoking is one of the most health-damaging lifestyle choices. It has a negative impact on internal organs such as the brain, heart and lungs, as well as on the skin. And, if you are trying to have a baby, smoking has to be the first thing to go.

In women, cigarettes can make the uterus less receptive to the egg, while in men, smoking damages DNA and reduces sperm production. To increase chances of conceiving, both you and your partner should quit smoking at least three months before trying to have a baby.

Smoking while pregnant, on the other hand, is very damaging to the fetus and nearly always has serious health repercussions for the baby.

Deal with stress

High stress levels can be seriously damaging to both your mind and body, even when you’re not trying to improve your fertility. However, stress and depression are two of the most serious factors of infertility and if you want to have a child you need to deal with the anxiety in your life.

Constant negative feelings cause hormone irregularities and therefore make conception more difficult. The best way to control your stress levels is to take on relaxation practices such as meditation and yoga. It is also a good idea to talk to a therapist who can help you identify the stressors in your life and allow you to effectively eliminate them.

Enjoy sex

Having regular intercourse has many advantages to fertility enhancement. First of all, having sex every 36 hours in the few days before a woman’s ovulation is one of the surest ways to get pregnant. However, regular sex has many other benefits as well.

It increases the levels of dopamine – the happiness hormone, in both partners and thus helps deal with negative stress. Additionally, women who have regular sex are more likely to have predictable menstrual cycles and normal ovulation, which makes getting pregnant easier.

Enhancing fertility is perfectly possible with all-natural precautions, but remember that it should not become a chore. If you and your partner do not enjoy your attempts to conceive a child, you will only increase your stress levels and achieve the opposite effect.

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