How to Optimize Natural Fertility

When a woman discovers she is having trouble conceiving, she might decide to turn to a doctor for solutions. Before taking extreme measures to speed up conception, there are natural ways for you to help your body. Restricting bad habits and replacing them with good habits can optimize your natural fertility. When you take the time to prepare your body for a pregnancy, it can help you conceive.

Things You'll Need

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Instructions

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  Give up caffeine. When trying to get pregnant, caffeinated beverages should not be consumed, because they negatively affect the woman's estrogen levels, says "Parents" magazine. Caffeine is also associated with endometriosis, which is a fertility disorder.

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  Do not consume alcoholic beverages. Alcohol can cause menstrual disorders as well as decreased fertility.

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  Don't smoke, and don't allow smoking in your house. Tobacco smoke can reduce female fertility as well as male fertility, according to Natural Health & Fertility Center.

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  Elevate your hips after sex. Prop your hips up with a pillow for 20 minutes immediately following intercourse. This helps the semen stay close to your cervix, which increases your chances of conception.

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  Exercise for 30 minutes a day because too much body fat can decrease your fertility. However, too little body fat can cause you to be less fertile, so don't go overboard with weight loss.