Take Control Of Your Fertility: 5 Tips To Increase Chances Of Getting Pregnant
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Are you in control of your fertility? Struggling to get pregnant can leave you feeling discouraged and defeated. The powerless feeling of trying to conceive each month with no success is infuriating. There are aspects we don’t have much influence on such as age or medical history but there are a number of ways you can influence your own ability to conceive.
Below are five ways you can take control of your fertility and empower yourself to increase your chances of getting pregnant.
Improving Physical Health – Making small improvements in your nutrition and exercise routine can make a big difference while trying to get pregnant. Adding fertility friendly foods packed with protein and healthy fats, like eggs and salmon, to your daily diet is a great way to prepare your body for pregnancy. Leafy greens, such as kale, spinach and swiss chard, are full of the vitamins essential for getting pregnant and staying pregnant.
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In addition, adding movement to your daily routine such as walking, yoga or strength training can improve circulation, increase cardiovascular health, and decrease your risk of obesity and metabolic disease. There are loads of benefits to incorporating a fitness routine into your daily life when you are trying to conceive but be sure to talk to your doctor about starting a new program.
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Reduce Stress – Increased levels of cortisol, the stress hormone, can have a negative effect on your ability to conceive. Identify some strategies of finding calm that work for you and prioritize them into your daily life. A few minutes of mindful breathing or meditation can help you to slow down and reset your mind, and journaling can be very effective in managing anxious thoughts and feelings. If you are feeling particularly stressed or anxious you might want to consider acupuncture, therapy or coaching to support your mental health. Managing stress and anxiety is a crucial part of controlling your fertility.
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Know Your Cycle – If you are trying to get pregnant naturally it’s important to understand your own cycle. Learning to chart your cycle using morning basil body temperature, ovulation predictor kits and monitoring cervical mucus (vaginal discharge) can be empowering. Period apps are only helpful if you have a regular cycle, so to be confident you are taking advantage of the most fertile days of your cycle it’s important to incorporate ovulation predictor kits, which detect a surge of LH hormone. To get pregnant faster you want to take the guess work out of knowing your most fertile days and having a full understanding of your cycle will provide you with that information.
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Current Blood Work – The blood tests for fertility will offer a picture of any challenges that might be preventing your from getting pregnant. If you haven’t had fertility blood work in 12 months or more, contact your doctor or clinic to request the blood panels most relevant to getting pregnant.
The Day 3 Hormone Panel (FSH, AMH, estradiol, progesterone, testosterone/ DHEA, LH) is the baseline fertility blood work. The results will offer insight into your ovarian reserve, egg quality, and general fertility health. Often these tests are run in your doctor’s office but if you are not currently under the care of a fertility doctor there are home tests that provide similar tests. You will want to review the results with a physician or health professional who can help you understand the results and guide you to next steps.
In addition to the baseline fertility tests, it is recommended to request a full thyroid panel. The TSH blood test is standard but thyroid function can strongly impact fertility, so for a full understanding it is best to ask for a full panel.
Seek Support – Trying to get pregnant can be overwhelming and trigger anxiety. If you find yourself flooded with the process of trying to conceive or fertility treatments, it can be highly beneficial to seek out support. A fertility coach, online and in-person support groups, or a therapist are all excellent examples of resources to help you cope with the stress of trying to get pregnant. Talking with someone who has experienced a similar journey can be validating and the guidance can give you a new confidence in your family building plan.
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