Whether you’re just starting to think about trying to conceive or you’ve been working on making a baby for a while, these tips just might help you get pregnant faster.
But before you start singing baby-making songs or looking for styles to get you pregnant faster.
There are plenty of other things you and your partner can try to get pregnant faster and some of them are surprisingly simple which are:
Stay Away From Birth control pills.
If you use the pill, patch or shot or another form of hormonal contraceptives the sooner you stop, the faster your cycle can return to its natural groove.Hormonal contraceptives contain a combo of estrogen and progesterone, which keeps you from getting pregnant by suppressing ovulation or preventing implantation. That’s why it takes a few months after going off birth control for your hormones to get up to speed again and for your period to come regularly.
Go in for a checkup.
It’s a good idea to book an appointment with your midwife to get some help with your baby making routine like ditching meds that aren’t baby-friendly and making sure your body and your partners is in its best baby-making shape. A full body exam can screen for chronic conditions that might interfere with conception, such as thyroid disorders or ovarian cysts, and identify any fertility issues. Once you get the word that all systems are a go, you can get down to the baby making business.
Work out wisely.
Not only does exercise help shed excess weight, it also lowers blood pressure, reduces levels of the stress hormone cortisol and increases blood flow to reproductive organs all necessary for conception. But don’t overdo it. Research shows that too much workouts can spoil your pregnancy plans, especially if your weight is already where it should be. Aerobics like running or cycling can mess with your menstrual cycles and even temporarily stop ovulation.
To find a balance between working out too hard and not hard enough.
Choose the best fats for you and your Partner
What you eat matters if you want to get pregnant faster. After all, healthy foods not only fuel fertility but also build a healthier baby. Healthy fats like omega-3s can boost sperm count and motility, while saturated fats can sabotage sperm size and shape, making them less useful. So dig into some salmon, sardines, leafy greens and walnuts to keep those swimmers in top shape.
Cut down your caffeine and Alcohol
There’s a whole host of studies showing that too much caffeine and alcohol can derail your journey to conception land. So if you really want to get pregnant soon, limit your caffeine intake, and cut off alcohol altogether, it can do a number on both female and male fertility. And though it probably goes without saying. It can cause major cell damage to your eggs and increase the chances of miscarriage once you do get pregnant.
Try not to worry too much.
Studies show that extreme stress can lower your chances of getting pregnant by causing hormone levels to go haywire and decreasing cervical mucus. It causes extreme anxiety.But even if you’re not on the levels, it can’t hurt to keep your nerves in check by avoiding work overloads
Have a Regular Sleep Well
If you’re trying to get pregnant faster, make sure you’re getting a solid 7-8 hours of sleep each night. An irregular sleep schedule may lead to irregular periods, research has showed that this can throw off your plans. Another upside to sleeping more is that you’ll fight stress and get a more accurate basal body temperature, that can help you determine when you’re ovulating.
Have lots of Sex
If you really want to get pregnant, having lots and lots of sex should be high in your lists of activities and arguably the most important.
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