Pregnancy: Things to think about

Stop smoking. As a smoker you decrease your chance of getting pregnant by 50% and think of the money you will save.


Get fit, a healthy body and a healthy weight both assist with conception.


Stop drinking alcohol. It’s a proven fact that getting pregnant is harder if you drink while trying to conceive.

 

Relax…stress can interfere with normal ovulation and reduce sperm production in men.

 

Stay in bed, lay low after intercourse, after 10-12 minutes sperm that is going to get into the cervix will be in the cervix.

 

Don’t drink tap water, fluoride has been linked to lower fertility rates as well as lower sperm counts.
 

Eat tomato soup. There is a 2007 study that showed that men who ate one bowl of tomato soup a day boosted their fertility rate by 7 to 12% so stock up tomato soup.

Eat as much broccoli, spinach and asparagus as possible. Folic acid is so important for pregnancy. And steam your veggies to retain more nutrients and vitamins.


Avoid MSG. it has been linked to infertility. Don’t think it’s just a Chinese additive, it is used in many foods. Read the labels and where possible avoid or reduce all preservatives.
 

Make sure you wash all fruit and veggies. Pesticides and growth chemicals must be avoided at all costs.