Reproduction is probably the most natural act of all living creatures in the world. However, for many reasons, a couple may have difficulty conceiving their own child. In addition to having sex frequently and close to ovulation, there are other ways to increase your chance of getting pregnant.
Control your weight.
Having the right weight can significantly boost your fertility. Many women overlook this weight factor when it comes to fertility. Scientists believing that controlling your weight greatly helps with conception. A study looked at the body mass index of 2,112 pregnant women. A pre-pregnancy BMI of 25-39 was considered obesity. It took twice more time for those women to get pregnant. Underweight women had even fewer chances.
Keep the sperm safe.
Although controlling the temperature does not help much with fertility, doctors still advise men to avoid exposure to certain sources of heat such as sitting in hot tubs or hot baths. A study suggests that long-term exposure to radiation from cell phones can have a negative impact on the health of sperm. Even though the body of evidence is not enough to establish a cause-and-effect relationship between infertility and heat, it will not hurt to keep your man away from those potential dangers if you want to boost your fertility.
Stop smoking.
Smoking is able to impair both male and female fertility by affecting the receptiveness of the uterus to sperm and reduce sperm production and quality. Smoking is believed to be the culprit of lower sperm count and motility. It also increases abnormalities in sperm shape and function. During pregnancy, smoking increases the risk of getting a miscarriage. Moreover, children of smoking parents have a higher risk of infertility as well. If you want to get pregnant faster, it is absolutely helpful to give up this harmful habit.
Get the time right.
A sperm does not have a lot of time to fertilize an egg. The opportunity of fertilization is only about 6 days before the ovulation day and the ovulation day itself. In fact, the prime time is three days previous to the ovulation. If you get that time right, you should be careful in counting the days to your ovulation.
Each couple is different, thus needing different time for conception. It is important that you do not rush or putting pressure on your partner or yourself. If you have any concern, you should visit a fertility expert for help.
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