Natural ways to increase female fertility and pregnancy prospects. A healthy lifestyle in means of exercise, nutrition and maintaining a healthy Body Mass Index (BMI) has been found to increase fertility up to 69 percent. Every woman who is interested in becoming a mother is interested in ways to increase her pregnancy chances. There are many myths, old folklore and alternative medicine methods. We will discuss some of them below.
Natural ways to increase female fertility
1-Improve daily dietary intake
The daily dietary intake is important in increasing female fertility and many fertility problems stem from malnutrition. Doctors’ advice to keep your Body Mass Index (BMI) between 18.5 and 25, to reduce intake of high calorie and fatty foods and instead eat green leafy vegetables, fresh fruits, whole grain products and stay away from saturated fats. Also eat food rich in Omega 3, 6 and 9, which regulate hormones, enhances brain function, and regulate the menstrual cycle. Linseed and nuts are also important sources of these healthy fats containing Omega 3, 6 and 9.
2- Make sure to eat dairy products
Whole-fat dairy products are much better than skimmed products.
Dairy products play an important role in regulating the menstrual cycle and increase the fertility of women.
3- Eat green vegetables
Green vegetables are a great source of iron and folic acid, two of the most important elements that any woman who wants to get pregnant must have in order to regulate the menstrual cycle and ovulation process. It's better to start increasing your folic acid intake 3 months before you start trying to conceive since research has shown that having a good reserve of folic acid prior to conceiving significantly lowers the chances of neural tube defects in the developing embryos.
Folic acid also improves iron resorption.
4- Eat more fruits!
Grapes, wild berries, strawberries and pomegranates are fruits and a natural way to increase fertility in women. They are rich in vitamin C, folic acid and fiber and antioxidants with strengthens the immune system, regulate hormones and increase fertility!
5 -Use folic acid
Folic acid is a very important vitamin (B9) for improving and increasing fertility and is also important for pregnancy as it increases the production of red blood cells, it improves the ovulation process which increases the fertility process and important to reduce risk of congenital anomalies if pregnancy occurred.
6 -Take vitamins
If you are unsure about your dietary intake and if you’re getting all the nutrients you need special supplements have been developed by pharmaceutical companies to improve your health and increase fertility for women! Most of them contain Vitamins A, C, D and E that play an important role in hormone regulation and absorption of other important nutrients! Bedaya Hospital advices you to always consult your doctor before taking supplements so that they can help you choose the most suitable one for your current needs!
7- Avoid stress and get enough of sleep
One of the natural and easiest ways to help increase fertility is to sleep well and reduce stress. This improves your overall health and mood which indirectly reflects on your hormone functions and fertility!
8- Know your cycle! Its that easy to Increase the female fertility
One of the most important ways to increase fertility for women is to know her cycle! Know how long it is, estimate when ovulation occurs those are your most fertile days! Increasing fertility in women and knowing the nature and dates of her personal menstrual cycle gives helps increase her pregnancy prospects! The first phase of the menstrual cycle begins with bleeding and your body begins to release Follicle Stimulating Hormone (FSH) This hormone stimulates egg growth and maturation in the ovaries, within 4 to 12 days FSH stimulates the release of estrogen hormone that builds the endometrium of the uterus to prepare it for the possible implantation of an embryo. This is known as the follicular stage.
Generally, the best days for timed intercourse with the goal of getting pregnant is 1-2 days before ovulation. In a regular 28-day cycle that would be anywhere between day 11-14.
Sounds like too much to manage?! Use Bedaya Hospital’s ovulation calculator designed to help you monitor your cycle and fertile days!
9-Doing Exercises
Exercising regularly is good for your overall health physically and mentally. It lifts your mood, improves blood flow and helps sustain a healthy BMI!!All factors that positively improve fertility!
