Useful tips to help you increase your chances of conception
If you’ve decided to get pregnant, an active and happy sex life is exactly what you need to make it happen. However, if you want to further enhance your fertility, some smart tips can help increase your chances of pregnancy.
Quit smoking
It’s well known that quitting smoking isn’t easy — but it’s worth the effort. Smoking can affect the quality of your eggs and is one of the main causes of babies being born with low birth weight. It can also affect the ovaries and lead to an earlier onset of menopause. Men should also quit this habit. Smoking affects both the quality and quantity of sperm. It may seem difficult now, but once you’re holding your baby in your arms, you’ll realize it was worth it.
Maintain a healthy weight
Excess weight can stand in the way of a successful conception and cause complications during pregnancy. On the other hand, being underweight can create irregularities in your menstrual cycle and make conception more difficult. Try to maintain a healthy weight, and if needed, consult a nutritionist to start a specialized pre-pregnancy diet plan.
Encourage your partner to join the process
The same applies to men. Being overweight — or underweight — can alter a man’s hormonal balance and, as a result, affect sperm production.
Enrich your partner’s diet
Zinc and vitamin C have a positive impact on male fertility and sperm motility. Foods rich in trace elements, such as shellfish, green vegetables, and fruits, can significantly improve sperm quality and reproductive health.
Try to relax
Όλοι γνωρίζουμε ό,τι το στρες επηρεάζει την γονιμότητα, οπότε θα πρέπει να είστε όσο περισσότερο γίνεται ήρεμη. Βρείτε χρόνο μέσα στην ημέρα για να κάνετε αυτά που σας ευχαριστούν και σας ψυχαγωγούν (ορισμένες ακολουθούν και δραστηριότητες όπως γιόγκα, μασάζ ή βελονισμό), για να μειώσετε το άγχος της σύλληψης.
Spend more time on intimacy
Increase your physical contact with your partner. Having sex 2 or 3 times a week can help you naturally hit your fertile window during the month, increasing your chances of conception.
Track your ovulation
If you want to boost your chances of getting pregnant, learn when you are most likely to ovulating and make sure to have intercourse with your partner during that time. Having sex once a day during your fertile window can definitely improve your chances of pregnancy.
Choose positions that help conception
Some believe that the sexual position can make a difference. In fact, positions that allow deep penetration — such as the missionary position — may help optimize your chances of conception. Also, if your partner doesn’t withdraw immediately after ejaculation, and you remain lying down for a short while, this can further enhance the likelihood of pregnancy.
