Planing a Baby?

For those who are eager to enjoy parenthood, it is better to be aware of a few tips that can increase the chances of conceiving.

For most of the couple, once they decide to move towards parenthood, they are able to plan the family way in a very smooth, natural, timely manner, but, then that is not the case for all of them. In recent times, infertility is seen on an increase in many sets of couples around the world. We all know that infertility could affect both men and women. Parenthood does not happen easily for some people. They need to work towards it, plan it out, make some strategic and planned lifestyle changes. The reasons could be reproductive issues relating to either both of them as a couple or any one of them in the couple could have issues, but fret not, let us guide/help. There is always a solution in the field of medicine.

Infertility

Infertility is a medical condition where the reproductive health is not functioning correctly even in the peak reproductive years or there is some other underlying condition that is interfering with the reproduction. It is quite common recently. It is not gender specific and affects both men and women. Infertility could be due to various causes.

Reach To a Doctor

Mostly couples who are healthy and in the peak years of reproductive phase and also have frequent regular intercourse would enjoy the parenthood bliss within a year.

If planning a baby and the couple is young (i.e., 25 to 30) and healthy, can try for almost a period of an year, and if no success should seek medical intervention. If planning for a baby once after 35 or above and are unsuccessful in conceiving, should seek for medical assistance after around a period of 6 months. If found to be infertile, the medical practitioner can help because there is hope as it is a treatable condition. So, reaching out to the medical/fertility specialist at the right time helps address the issue quicker.

Top 10 Fertility Tips To Help Get Pregnant

For some couples who are planning a baby, conceiving happens very easily and naturally. While it is not so for the other few couples. If planning a baby, some of these tips may be of use.

• Plan young: If the intent is to have a baby, it is best to have young. As the reproductive health is at its peak in the prime reproductive years, it is best to plan baby in the early years, so as to be able to conceive and deliver a healthy baby. With aging, it is observed that the fertility rate takes a sharp decline in women in comparison to men. Age plays a major role in female fertility.
• Stop contraceptive:If on any form of contraceptives, stop the usage of contraceptives to ensure conceiving along with consulting physicians if on any other forms of regular use of medication.
• Be aware of the menstrual cycle:As we know, ovulation is undoubtedly the time best suited for conceiving. Ovulation normally occurs roughly around 14 to 16 days before the menstrual cycle. This ovulation phase prepares the body for pregnancy. The exact time of ovulation can vary, so it is best to be body aware and better informed of the regular monthly cycle.
• Do not stress: Stay positive. Take a positive approach. Staying calm and stress free helps as stress does play a significant role in hampering the reproductive health during the ovulation.
• Healthy lifestyle: Leading a healthy life by eating healthy, leading stress-free life, maintaining ideal weight, maintaining adequate physical activity goes a long way in enhancing the person’s overall health along with the reproductive health.
• No tobacco, no alcohol:Healthy habits lead to healthy life. It is ideal to stay away from smoking and alcohol or at least minimize it significantly to help contribute towards planning of child. As smoking is noted to affect the estrogens levels which affects the ovulation.
• Iron levels check:As per a study, female’s fertility is found to have a potential link with iron levels. Low iron is found to affect/lower female’s fertility.
• Exercises:An active lifestyle with some sort of physical activity and maintaining of ideal body weight helps in smoother conceiving process and delivery. Exercises has been noted to have multiple health benefits. Any sort of physical activity which enable staying active helps. It is noted that certain heavy-duty exercises can affect the female reproductive cycle, therefore, exercises in moderation is the key.
• Eating healthy:Eating right amount of food with adequate fibre, protein, and all the essential nutrients in the form of dairy, eggs, meat, fruits, vegetables help in maintaining good health. Limiting of carbs, more so the processed carbs, avoiding junk food, packaged food, sodas also contribute for overall health. Adequate amount of water intake also helps in managing good health as it helps in flushing out the toxins for the body to perform better.
• Planning it:Intercourse planned essentially alternative nights during the time of ovulation increases the chance of conceiving. It has been noted that regular intercourse while the person is ovulating is the most fruitful period. It is also advised to stay put in bed for a period of 10 to 15 minutes after intercourse and not use the washroom immediately.

In Summary:

Overall, early years of planning baby helps in successful conceiving and delivery of healthy live baby. For those of them who have difficulty in conceiving, can reach out for medical assistance. Quitting alcohol, tobacco, eating healthy foods rich in antioxidants, adhering to dos and don’ts, exercising regularly, staying stress free also helps. Most often lifestyle changes or healthy strategies can help, but for any reason, if none of the age-old tips and tricks help in conceiving it is best to contact the fertility specialist before it is too late. A medical practitioner can find/pinpoint the exact cause and provide a solution, but the undeniable fact remains, EARLIER THE BETTER. Happy parenting for the soon to be parents.