What do Jane Seymour, Christie Brinkley, and Courtney Cox-Arquette have in common besides their careers? They have all struggled with fertility problems.Trying to conceive can be a very difficult and frustrating process for many couples. Those who find that getting pregnant is taking much longer than they had planned may begin to think about taking fertitly pills or seeking other fertility treatments, such as in vitro. While these methods can greatly increase a couples chances of conceiving, they should make sure that they have tried every natural option available before going this route.
Instructions
1. Learn record and read your basal body temperature. You can make charts with graph paper, order them from a family planning company, or record them electronically online. Whatever chart you decided to use, it is very important that you take your temperature every morning at the same time. It is best to use an alarm clock to ensure that you wake up at the same time every day. Once you learn interpret your temperature patterns, you will be able to tell when you are most fertile every month. This practice can also help you identify any problems you might be having, such as anovulatory cycles (cycle in which you do not ovulate).
2. Monitor your cervical mucus. The consistency of your cervical mucus can also tell you when you are most fertile. This should be done every time you go to the bathroom, especailly after a bowel movement. You are usually at peak fertility when your mucus become very stretchy and resembles eggwhites.
3. Lose or gain weight as needed. Women who are very underweight or overweight have been found found to have a much more difficult time becoming pregnant.
4. Take a multi-vitamin, as well as the herb chasteberry. It is recommended that women who are trying to conceive should take a supplement that includes folic acid, B6, and B12. Prenatal vitamins often have an appropriate balance of vitamins and minerals for women trying to get pregnant. Chasteberry is a natural herb that has been found to have many benefits for women, including helping them to ovulate regularly. Although dosage may vary according to each individual needs, women generally take this herb every day until they think they have ovulated. If pregnancy is achieved, discontinue use. If pregnancy is not achieved, begin taking the herb when a new cycle begins. It should be noted that chasteberry may have to be taken for many months to become effective.
5. Adjust your diet. The best foods to eat are vegetables, whole grains, and fruits. Meat can be eaten as well, but should be taken in moderation. Some studies have suggested that dairy products, citrus fruits, pineapple, and yams can increase a womans fertility. Foods and substances that should be eliminated include caffiene, alcohol, refined carbohydrates, sugar, and trans-fatty acids.
6. Make love with the man on top. While any position can acheive pregnancy, it is commonly believed that making love with the man on top is the most effective way for the sperm to reach the egg.
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