hi you should try these things
1....Here's the first one. Did you know that somethingas simple as using the wrong lubrication when you have sex can spoil your chances of getting pregnant? I had
no idea! In fact, I thought a little lubrication would
actually help, to you know, move things along ;)
Well, it turns out, most store-bought lubricants will
damage the sperm and so they are strictly forbidden! The
same goes for vaseline or KY jelly. If you are using this
type of lubrication, you could be reducing your chances of
conceiving in half!!!
Luckily, there are a couple of things you can use as a
substitute. One, is a product called Pre-Seed, which is
specifically designed not to be harmful to sperm.
The other alternative is eggwhites. Yup, as in real eggs!
You just leave one out for a while (they're much too cold,
straight from the fridge), and then you crack it open and
use the eggwhite (not the yolk) in place of lubrication.
Believe it or not, eggwhites are extremely sperm friendly
2.......many couples are
under the mistaken impression that it is
helpful to avoid sex during the month except
for the time around when you are ovulating.
This comes from the idea that if you "save up"
the sperm, they will be more plentiful when
you need them!
Turns out, this is a very big mistake. It's
true, if you save up the sperm, you might
actually have more when your fertile time
of the month comes, but there's one big
problem. Most of these sperm will be tired,
and sluggish, and unable to fertilize your
egg.
In order to have the best chance of conception,
it is necessary to keep the sperm supply fresh!
That means your partner should be ejaculating
at least every 5 days throughout the month. Of
course this does not apply to when you are
approaching your fertile time (ovulation), when
every 5 days is definitely not enough. You
can get all the specific details on timing and
frequency during your "fertile window"
3...........you need to avoid, as it can actually ruin
your chances of getting pregnant if you
take the wrong dosage. What am I talking
about?
I'm talking about Vitamin C. Here's the deal..
Taking some vitamin C is actually a great idea,
because vitamin C (in small doses) can do something
wonderful to increase your fertility. It actually
improves your cervical fluid. You may know that
the cervical fluid is crucial for transporting
the sperm to your cervix and on to your uterus,
where it will eventually meet up with your egg.
Without good quality cervical fluid, the sperm just
doesn't have a chance of surviving for very long.
But here's the catch...Too much vitamin C can have
the opposite effect. Yeah, that's right...too much
can cause your cervical fluid to dry up, and that
can just about ruin your chance of ever getting
pregnant. So you must be extremely careful to avoid
getting megadoses of Vitamin C (especially during cold
and flu season where we're often advised to load up
on vitamin C).
There are many other things you can be doing to improve
the amount and quality of your cervical fluid.
4.............. This is sometimes a
delicate topic among couples trying to get
pregnant. People are always saying...."just
relax, and it'll happen." Sheesh, don't they
know that just causes even more stress!!
If you could just get pregnant, you wouldn't
be so stressed, yet being stressed might be
keeping you from getting pregnant. Talk about
a catch-22!
In any event, I am not going to tell you, "hey,
just relax", but I will point out that there are
increasing reports of the link between stress and
fertility.
In some recent studies, women exposed to "laughter
therapy" actually had greater pregnancy rates than
those who did not participate. And the best news
is, it doesn't take much. Even just 15 minutes
a day. So instead of trying to force yourself
into relaxing, try something that might make you
laugh...maybe visit a comedy club, or even watch
or rent some of your favorite comedies and see
if it doesn't make a difference!
In my book, Personal Path to Pregnancy, I go into
great detail about every conceivable form of
relaxation you can try to incorporate into your
lifestyle. I'm sure you would find something
that would work well for you.
5.......This is a food that
some pregnant women know to avoid,
but not many women who are trying to
get pregnant know about. What am I
referring to?
FISH
No, not just any fish, but fish that
is high in mercury. Avoiding fish
high in mercury won't actually help
you get pregnant, but you really
need to know about this information
if you're trying to get pregnant.
Here's why. When you conceive, and
then find out you're pregnant about
2 weeks later, the baby has already
been exposed to everything you have
put in your body during those last
two weeks. Now hopefully, you have
cut out most of the obvious things
that would be harmful to the baby,
but you might not have thought about
fish.
Mercury can get stored up in your
bloodstream from too much
consumption, and then passed on to
the developing baby. Too much mercury
can effect the nervous system of an
unborn baby.
One fish that many people eat quite
frequently is "white" tuna fish in the
can. This can have high levels of toxic
mercury in it and should be eaten only in
small quantities.
And you should completely avoid shark,
swordfish, king mackerel, and tile fish
(also called golden or white snapper),
tuna steaks (fresh or frozen), orange
roughy, Spanish mackerel, marlin, and
grouper because these fish contain the
highest levels of mercury.
However, it would be wrong to think it's
best to just avoid fish altogether, as fish
is loaded with protein, vitamin D, and omega-3
fatty acids -- all of which are an important
part of a healthy diet. There are plenty of
other varieties -- salmon, rainbow trout, and
canned mackerel, for instance -- that contain
low levels of mercury and are high in
healthy fats.
6...... You may have heard, there has been an
ongoing debate about whether drinking coffee
(or other caffeine beverages) can
cause a delay in getting pregnant.
Studies have been done and the
research is mixed--some conclude yes,
others conclude no.
Some studies now suggest that even
one cup of coffee per day can reduce
a woman's chances of getting pregnant
within a 12-month period by more
than 50%. Three cups a day, and the
odds drop by more than 175%.
Although the caffeine debate is far from
settled, Dr. Mark Leondires, M.D., Medical
Director at Reproductive Medicine Associates
of CT, encourages patients to stay on the
safe side and avoid caffeinated
beverages while trying to get pregnant.
I'd say that is excellent advice. If you
are trying to get pregnant faster, or it
has been taking longer than you had hoped,
don't you think it's best to err on the
safe side?
If you're feeling depressed about the thought
of giving up your morning "fix", you should
know there are some other beverages that can
be a worthwhile substitute, as they actually
enhance your fertility.
7....... And most of all, I hope you remember to avoid
all the things I discussed, so you can increase
your chances of getting pregnant faster.
Today, I'm going to conclude this series with
a tip on medications to avoid.
When trying to get pregnant it's very
important to eliminate as many
medications from your routine as possible.
Talk with your physician about your prescription
medications. You may need to discontinue use or
try something new.
Male fertility factors contribute to
approximately 40% of all infertility cases.
Getting pregnant is not just a woman's problem!
One medication that has been known to impact
male fertility is Tagamet - used to treat
ulcers, gastrointestinal problems, and urinary
tract infections. This medication can have a
harmful effect on sperm production and sperm count.
Throw it out!! (Or at least hide it for the time
being).
