Are you trying to get pregnant? You might wonder whether there’s anything you can do to make it easier to conceive. Some things might be beyond your control or need medical help. But improving your diet and lifestyle choices can also help boost your fertility and support your chances of a healthy pregnancy.
Healthy prenatal diet boosting fertility
Here are some diet and lifestyle choices to consider for boosting fertility:
Limit high amounts of caffeine (coffee, tea and some energy drinks)
Ask your healthcare provider to test your iron levels!
Monitor your iron levels now and avoid anemia in pregnancy
Anemia occurs when your blood has too few red blood cells. Hemoglobin in these cells carries oxygen throughout your body, and iron is essential for making it. That’s why it’s important to monitor your iron levels and discuss supplementation with your healthcare provider before pregnancy.
Anemia in pregnancy is common but treatable. The World Health Organization (WHO) estimates that one-third of all women of reproductive age and 40 percent of pregnant women globally have anemia. If you are anemic, it is a good idea to correct it before you conceive. If your healthcare provider advises you take iron supplements, your condition should improve (you will probably be advised to take them in addition to your prenatal vitamins).
Last but not least: Get enough sleep to boost your fertility!
If you don’t have a regular sleep schedule yet, it’s time to adopt one. Researchers are trying to understand the relationship between sleep and fertility and studies suggest that women with fertility problems often don’t get enough sleep.
A lack of sleep can also boost your stress levels. Aim for seven to nine hours of sleep per night.
