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When deciding that it's time to start a family, everyone wants everything to be easy and stress-free. Fortunately, there are a few things you can use to speed up the process. To improve fertility, we need to pay attention to the ovulation cycle time and effective intercourse.

Steps

Part 1 of 3: Changing some habits

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   Stop using hormonal birth control pills. These methods (pills, patch, ring, Depo-Provera, etc.) can change your menstrual cycle. To plan a pregnancy, you need to know how many days your menstrual cycle is and how long each cycle lasts without contraception. If you're on pills or lotions, your body may need more time to adjust.
   • If you need to wait another month or two, use a condom. Women's bodies are different. Some women have to wait up to a year after stopping birth control, while others can get pregnant right away.

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   See a doctor. They can do a thorough examination and look at your medical records. Let them know if you are taking any prescription medications. Your doctor will tell you what medications you need to stop and which ones are safe. You should also talk to them about your exercise routine and ask if you need to make any changes.

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   Stop smoking. If you smoke, stop smoking when deciding to have a baby. Tobacco use can impair fertility, increase the risk of ectopic pregnancy and miscarriage. It also causes a variety of birth defects, such as low birth weight and lung failure.
   • If your partner also smokes, advise them to take a break. Smoke inhalation is a way of passive absorption that is even more harmful than smoking directly. Especially, tobacco also causes weak sperm.

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   Take prenatal vitamins. Prenatal vitamins prepare your body to nourish a person. They also contain additional folic acid, which can prevent spina bifida in the developing fetus. Since this defect usually develops before a woman knows she is pregnant, doctors recommend taking prenatal vitamins as soon as you decide to have a baby.

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   Supplement with nutritious food. You must have a balanced diet. A wide variety of foods will help you meet your daily requirements for iron, calcium, folic acid and protein. You can get nutrients from raisins, dark green leafy vegetables, beans, broccoli, and fortified whole-grain bread. Omega-3 fatty acids are also important. If you are a vegetarian, you don't have to eat fish for omega-3s, but replace them with flaxseeds and walnuts.

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   Reach a healthy body weight. If you are overweight, it takes twice as long to get pregnant as a woman of normal weight. If you are underweight, this time will quadruple. Talk to your doctor about an exercise regimen that will help you achieve a normal BMI.
   • If you already have a good weight, keep your diet consistent and healthy.

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   Cut back on caffeine. Too much caffeine can limit your fertility. Do not consume more than 500 mg per day. If you make your own coffee at home, that's about five cups. However, if you drink coffee outside, 450 mg should be the limit for yourself.

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   Limit alcohol intake. We do not know exactly how much alcohol will limit your fertility. However, you should still step back to a safe level. If you do decide to drink alcohol, one drink per day (usually 355 ml for beer, 148 ml wine, 44 ml spirits) is the recommended limit. advertisement

Part 2 of 3: Calculate the ovulation cycle

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   Count the days of your menstrual cycle. If your cycle is normal, you can determine the next ovulation process through the fallopian tube with simple math. If your cycle is 28 days, you are likely to ovulate on day 14. Another good rule of thumb is to have a countdown of 16 days. Firstly of the next cycle. You will likely ovulate about five days after that date.
   • There are many online tools for calculating cycles.

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   Draw a body temperature chart. Your basal body temperature (lowest body temperature in any 24-hour period) will rise 0.1 degrees C a few days after you ovulate. Use only electronic thermometers. The range of oscillation is so small that it is difficult to see on conventional thermometers. You can purchase an electronic thermometer at a pharmacy or medical device store.

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   Check for cervical mucus. Track colors and textures. Your mucus will increase and be most slippery around the time of ovulation. If you can stretch it between your fingertips, it's a good time to have sex for conception. These changes can be difficult to detect, so keep an eye on them regularly.

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   Buy an ovulation prediction kit. Ovulation prediction kits can predict the day before ovulation. It is based on the same principle as a pregnancy test. You can buy it in major pharmacies.
   • The ovulation test checks the amount of luteinizing hormone (LH) in the urine. This means you will have to dip the stick in your urine. It's not 100% accurate, so you shouldn't depend on this method alone.
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Part 3 of 3: Have sex effectively

1. 

   Begin having sex before ovulation. Sperm can survive up to five days in the body. Therefore, if you have sex two to three days before ovulation, you will likely become pregnant. If you want to be more sure, you can have sex every day or every other day during the second and third week of your cycle.
   • If you know you're about to ovulate, make sure your partner has ejaculated within the past hour. That way he will produce the strongest amount of sperm.

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   Lay. There is no really better pose. After sex, lie on your back for 15-20 minutes. You can also put a pillow under your hips and bring your legs up. This can help the sperm reach the egg.

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   Do not use lubricants. Lubricants can slow or weaken sperm. Instead, the couple should take the time to foreplay. However, if you need lubrication for support, choose a natural type like mineral oil or canola oil.

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   Relax. When stressed, your menstrual cycle can be disruptive. Take a break from trying to get pregnant and relax for a bit. If life is full of stress, choose yoga or another meditation to practice. Just taking 15 minutes a day, you will stabilize your spirit and the cycle will be regular. advertisement

Advice

• If you are under 36 years old, you should wait 1 year before going to the doctor for a fertility test. If you are over 36 years old, this should be 6 months.

Attention

• Do not have a baby if you are underage! Childbirth is only for adult couples or women who are ready to be single mothers. During puberty, your body is still growing and is at risk of complications, including a low birth weight baby.