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.
Female fertility boosters: Natural ways to support conception
Support your chances of conception with these simple, evidence-based female fertility boosters:
How to boost your fertility with iron
Monitor your iron levels before pregnancy to avoid anemia, a condition where your blood lacks enough red blood cells to carry oxygen. Iron is essential for producing hemoglobin, so talk to your healthcare provider about checking your iron levels and whether supplementation is needed.
Can anemia cause infertility?
Anemia is common but treatable. The World Health Organization (WHO) estimates it affects one-third of women of reproductive age and 40% of pregnant women worldwide.
Getting your iron levels back up may improve your chances of getting pregnant and having a healthy pregnancy, with studies linking replenished iron stores to more pregnancies and fewer miscarriages.
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.
How to boost your fertility with sleep
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.
Does lack of sleep affect fertility?
Yes, a lack of sleep affects fertility in both women and men by disrupting hormone production, egg and sperm quality, and reproductive cycles. A lack of sleep can also increase your stress levels.
Aim for seven to nine hours of sleep each night to support reproductive and metabolic health. Keep a consistent sleep schedule, limit screen time and caffeine before bed, and unwind with a relaxing bedtime routine, such as deep breathing or reading.
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