Tips to Optimize Fertility
- Keep your BMI in the “normal” range. Being over or underweight can make getting pregnant more difficult. Check your current BMI with this calculator.
- Don’t drink when you are trying to conceive. Avoiding alcohol helps your overall health as well.
- Watch your caffeine intake. There isn’t a definitive rule about coffee, but some studies show that cutting back to one or two cups of caffeinated beverages helps women become pregnant faster.
- Know your most fertile days. Ovulation kits can be a good resource – try one, or track your basal body temperature to make sure ovulation is occurring each month.
- Try online assessments. RESOLVE has developed a tool to help you understand fertility and create a family building plan.
- Don’t stress out. Stress can throw off your cycle and affect your health. Meditation or exercise may assist in helping to maintain a healthy stress level.
- Get enough rest each night. Having erratic sleep and wake patterns will negatively affect your ability to get pregnant quickly.
- Don’t smoke. Smoking ages your ovaries, stacking the odds against you getting pregnant.
- Try to stay healthy. Did you know that being ill could throw off your cycle? Wash your hands before eating and around those who have colds or flus.
- Eat healthy. In addition to having a well-balanced diet, you may also want to check with your doctor to see if you should add a multi vitamin or prenatal vitamin to your daily regime.