We spend the better part of 20 years trying NOT to get pregnant, then in some cases years and hundreds of thousands of dollars trying to get pregnant. It is a strange phenomenon – I am sure if we had our time again we would all do things a little differently.
Humans are among the least fertile of any species on earth. Pregnancy is a result of a complex combination of factors and events. When trying to have a baby, the chances of conception in any month of unprotected intercourse are just 20%. For women aged 40, the odds reduce to 5%. When pregnancy doesn’t happen straight away, you may feel a creeping anxiety. And yet, here we all are, which is reason enough for optimism!
For some couples, conceiving a child is relatively simple. Others may need a few extra steps to reach their final goal. If you haven’t conceived after 12 months of trying, (or six months if you’re 35 years or more) consider seeking medical advice. Your doctor will advise whether you need help.
TRY THESE TIPS TO HELP OPTIMISE YOUR FERTILTY HEALTH
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TAKE SUPPLEMENTS
Good nutrition is important for Woman of all ages all over the world, but as you can assume there is an even greater importance and need for that nutrition when they are pregnant of breastfeeding.
Pregnancy is a time when nutritional needs and much higher than that of an "everyday" woman who is not trying to conceive or indeed pregnant. Meeting increase needs has a positive effect on the health of both the mother and her unborn child.
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DRINK LESS
Alcohol affects your liver function and day to day well-being. Even two drinks a day will have long-term effects on fertility health, so maybe you should put the beer or wine down for today.
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EAT HEALTHY, GET FIT
Believe it or not, your diet affects your fertility health big time. And although I'm sure you already know that a diet that's low in fat, and high in protein, vegetables, and whole grains are good for your health, I bet you didn't know that it's also good for your fertility.
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STOP SMOKING
If you smoke, quit now. If it's not bad enough that you already have bad breath and can't taste anything, smoking also affects your fertility health.
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WHAT YOU EAT EFFECTS YOUR FERTILITY
You've heard the standard advice for fertility health The foods that may pose a threat to fertility are many of the same dietary culprits behind things such as Type 2 Diabetes and heart disease. That means you'd be smart to avoid them, regardless of whether you plan to make a baby any time soon - therefore that reasoning also follows through with if we eat a healthy diet - this will undoubtedly will help our fertility journey.
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A WOMANS' FERTILITY IS ONLY PART OF THE EQUATION.
It's a FACT that guys make babies too - in fact guys make up 50% of the equation - there are plenty of things that men and women can do to help support male fertility. Because team work makes the dream work.
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DE-STRESS AND CHILL OUT
Stress can interfere fertility, massively. Take time out for you, get some exercise in, not running ultra-marathons, but a healthy happy de-stressed woman is going to be much more attune and ready for fertility.
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BOOST YOUR NUTRITION
Maintain a healthy weight, include moderate physical activity in your daily routine, eat a healthy diet full of healthy whole foods, drink plenty of water, limit caffeine and manage stress. The same good habits will serve you and your baby well during pregnancy.
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WHY DO I NEED SUPPLEMENTS?
There is now a great deal of scientific knowledge about the use of nutritional supplements and their beneficial support for both male and female fertility. As you will know, supplements can be very effective in supporting balanced hormones, as well as improving you and your partner's overall health, which are so vital for successful conception.
Scientific research has shown that certain vitamins and minerals can support your chances of getting pregnant.
In order to maximise your chances of conceiving it is very important that you and your partner are in optimum health. By eliminating nutritional deficiencies and supporting healthy sperm production and mobility you can dramatically optimise your chances of getting pregnant. In order to do this it is essential that you are obtaining the right nutrients and in the right quantities to enhance your success.
Supplements are necessary because even the best diet in the world may not contain all the nutrients you need to give you the best chance of conceiving.
