5 Ways to Increase Fertility Naturally

You and your partner have decided it’s time to try to have a baby. Of course you want to do everything in your power to increase your chances as much as possible. While you do want to prep your body and position yourself to become pregnant, you’ve made the decision to do so in a way that’s completely natural and without the assistance of drugs or hormones.

Here are 5 ways to increase fertility naturally…

1. Eat Healthy — Keeping a balanced diet helps to facilitate reproductive health and more regular menstrual cycles. Eating clean, organic foods without the presence of harmful additives is also a good way to maintain reproductive health.
2. Drink Healthy — Studies have shown that drinking too much coffee and/or too much alcohol can have an adverse effect on reproductive health. Alcohol has been shown to affect estrogen levels which directly translates to fertility. Caffeine even, has been linked to increased incidence in miscarriage. Stay away from unhealthy energy drinks and try to cut out coffee. Talk to your health care professional about an amount of alcohol that’s safe for consumption before pregnancy.
3. Weigh control — Weight relates directly to production of hormones in your body. By maintaining a healthy weight your body’s hormone levels will remain balanced. Having too much body fat can lead to overproduction of hormones that can affect menstrual cycle. Too little body fat can result in underproduction of hormones with the same results.
4. Quit smoking — Smoking cessation is the best thing you can do for your body and for your baby. The chemicals in cigarettes directly harm the eggs. Not only that but they cause eggs to age prematurely. Between less fertile eggs and the inability to implant due to these chemicals, smoking cessation is your best bet.
5. Stay stress free — Find activities that reduce the major and minor stressors in your life. Whether that’s going for a leisurely walk, taking a yoga class, or meditating on a regular basis, you’re doing right by your body.

Always speak with your healthcare professional when trying to conceive or before making any major changes to your diet or lifestyle. Holistic health methods are an easy and natural way to increase your wellness. For information on holistic healthcare services, like smoking cessation, offered by Health Through Awareness, please visit our website here.