Dads-to-be: Diet changes to boost your fertility
Research shows that having a poor diet and drinking alcohol regularly, for instance, can lower the quality and quantity of sperm and make conception more difficult. Nutrition has a direct impact on the potency of your sperm. And since infertility is nearly as much a man’s issue as a woman’s – about a third of fertility […]
How and what to eat if you want to get pregnant
Your body’s overall condition can be improvised for conception by eating good-for-you foods and maintaining a healthy lifestyle. Nutrient-rich foods, including fruits and vegetables, fish, oysters, vegetable proteins, and whole grains, can help support fertility, some studies show. Limit alcohol, Trans fats, and caffeine. Encourage your partner to eat a healthy diet, too, as this […]
Can soy isoflavones help me get pregnant?
Unfortunately, there’s no clear-cut answer for that. It is claimed by some women that taking soy isoflavones helped them conceive, but scientists haven’t studied it and there’s no data to say whether it’s effective – or safe. In fact, some experts caution that ingesting highly concentrated soy products may actually inhibit fertility, especially in women […]
Does caffeine affect fertility?
Does caffeine affect fertility? It’s possible. Some studies have found a connection between caffeine consumption and a woman’s ability to conceive, while some others have not. Mostly experts say there just isn’t enough evidence to confirm that suspicion about caffeine and fertility. Although clear connection isn’t found between moderate caffeine intake and fertility problems, it’s […]
How much folic acid should I take while trying to get pregnant?
The daily recommended intake of folic acid for all women in childbearing age is at least 400 micrograms (mcg), or 0.4 milligrams (mg).You should take folic acid for at least one month before conception, it reduces the risk of neural-tube defects, such as spina bifida, by up to 70 percent, according to the Centers for Disease Control […]
Is it safe to take an omega-3 supplement when I am trying to conceive?
Yes. Well, if you’re not eating fish like salmon once or twice a week, taking a omega-3 supplement might be a good idea. Different types of fish are good sources of omega-3 fatty acids (specifically DHA and EPA), which experts believe are important for a baby’s brain and eye development. Cold-water fish – also referred […]