Checklist for Getting Pregnant
We at BabyHopes.com get asked a lot….”What should I do to get pregnant?” and “I’m ready to conceive! How can I conceive faster?”. While each woman may be different in terms of her current physical state, lifestyle, cycle, ovulation frequency, medical needs, etc.; there are some general preparations you can take before trying to conceive and while actively trying to conceive so that hopefully, you can get pregnant faster.
At the end of this post are links to the articles this list came from, there you will find more details. If you need any products recommended by the articles, click on the links provided.
1. Drink lots of water, both of you! Sperm & cervical mucus can be affected.
2. Regular exercise
3. For her – Folic Acid via multi-vitamin or prenatal vitamin. BabyHopes.com ~ Prenatal Vitamin
4. For him - Folic acid (aka folate) and zinc sulfate. BabyHopes.com ~ FertilAid for Men or FertilityBlend for Men
5. A well-balanced, nutritional diet
6. Stop caffeine intake, sorry to all the coffee and tea junkies out there
7. Say no to alcohol
8. Stop smoking
9. Do not take appetite suppressants
10. Switch to to a lubricant that does not harm sperm. For internal use Pre~Seed Lubricant and for external use Pre Vaginal Lubricant
11. BD missionary position
12. For her – FertiliTea with Vitex (aka Chasteberry). BabyHopes.com ~ FertiliTea
13. Intercourse at least every other day.
14. Tilt hips upward after sex to encourage the sperm to pool against the cervix, increasing chances of conception.
15. Use Ovulation Predictor Kits (opk) to predict your best days to conceive. Ovulation Strips
16. Prepare for conception by doing yoga Fertility Yoga DVD
17. Avoid artificial sweeteners
18. For him – avoid hot baths
19. For him – Avoid scrotum pressure
20. Switch to natural or organic cleaning products
Article: 20 Strategies for Getting Pregnant (Part 1) from Examiner.com
Article: 20 Strategies for Getting Pregnant (Part 2) from Examiner.com
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