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Fertility
In our “instant everything” world, it’s not always
easy to have the patience to handle things that are
beyond our control. So when we make the decision to have a baby, it can be frustrating and confusing when it doesn’t happen on our own terms.
The perfect conditions to make a human life
are intricate. You can’t rush a miracle.
But through diet and lifestyle changes (and just
a better working knowledge of natural fertility)
you can make a huge difference in your overall
health and likelihood to conceive.
know your body
If you haven’t become familiar with your own
cycle, now is the time to do so. Taking Charge
of Your Fertility is truly the definitive guide to
reproductive health. This book can help you
navigate the fertility waters, whether you hope
to conceive, avoid, or just become more familiar with your own body.
ovulation
Charting is a great way to get to know your body,
but it does require some discipline (there are
apps to help with that!) Simpler methods, like
using ovulation test strips or Cycle Beads can
help you identify your fertile days. Keep in mind
that while these simpler methods may help, they
cannot give you a “big picture” look at your cycle. If you find that your cycle is erratic, short or
long, you may want to chart to get a more detailed look at what’s going on. A “smart” fertility
monitor, such as Daysy, learns and tracks your
menstrual cycle on it’s own and makes charting
simple with the help of an iOS app.
whole health
Set yourself up for success by starting with a
healthy, well-functioning body. Eating more
organic vegetables and fruits while avoiding
added sugars and processed food is key to good
health. Paying attention to your diet, along with
the following factors, can also lead to greater
odds of getting pregnant.
sleep
Sleep is a natural hormone regulator. Women
with low levels of melatonin and serotonin
were found to have a shorter luteal phase (time
between ovulation and menstruation). Take
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