Stress can hurt your chances of getting pregnant. One of the best ways to minimize your stress is to exercise daily. Not only will this keep you calmer, but it will improve your immune system as well. You will gain muscle and lose fat while enjoying greater energy. So get out there and get some exercise to prepare for a healthy, happy pregnancy.
Look at your diet very carefully when you are having problems conceiving. Begin eating healthy, focusing on a diet that will detoxify your liver. Avoid caffeine, alcohol and foods with preservatives and dyes. Make vegetables and fruit high on your list and red meat low. Try broiled chicken and fish and avoid large amounts of wheat, dairy, sugars, salt and processed foods.
When you are trying to get pregnant, be sure to drink plenty of water. Two quarts of water a day should be your goal. You know you are getting enough water if your urine is clear rather than yellow. If you can, drink filtered or bottled water. Tap water contains trihalomethanes (THM’s) which have been known to cause miscarriages.
Fertility can be improved by consuming certain nutrients:
- Amino acids: Protein-rich foods contain amino acids, and improve egg production.
- Vitamin A: Vitamin A improves the production of female hormones. It can be found in yellow vegetables, eggs, milk, fruit, fish and dark vegetables.
- Beta-Carotene: This nutrient regulates periods and can be found in carrots, spinach, broccoli and sweet potatoes.
- Vitamin B: B vitamins also improve female hormone production. Eat plenty of whole grains, molasses, nuts, brown rice, wheat germ and green vegetables for vitamin B.
- Folate: Folic acid decreases the instances of birth defects and will help to improve fertility.
- Magnesium: Consuming more magnesium will improve fertility. Try eating green vegetables, tofu, beans and rye for extra magnesium.
