10 Tips to Help You Get Pregnant Faster

2. Have Sex Regularly

Ovulation aside, waiting to have sex only when you ovulate will not promote pregnancy either. It may make sense to wait for your partner to build up sperm count, but actually waiting long periods between sex will result in a buildup of dead sperm in your partner’ semen, which won’t get you pregnant.

3. Avoid Alcoholic Beverages

Alcohol affects both men and women in the negative when it comes to conception. For women trying to get pregnant, alcohol lowers the estrogen hormone that promotes optimal ovulation. While in men attempting to get their partner pregnant, excess drinking can lower your sperm count.

4. Prevent Gum Decay and Disease

I bet you didn’t equate your oral health with your chances of getting pregnant. However, periodontitis, or gum disease, can actually cause difficulties when it comes to getting pregnant and remaining healthy while pregnant (i.e., miscarriages and early deliveries). That’s why maintaining good oral health by brushing and flossing, as well as going for an annual dental checkup will promote a healthy conception, pregnancy, and delivery.

5. Skip the Caffeine

You know that coffee is a stimulant that when consumed in excess can stress out the body. And trust me; stress creates a bad environment for pregnancy. That’s why sticking to one or 2 cups (8 ounces) of coffee a day and no more is wise while skipping the afternoon soda, energy drinks, and chocoholic cravings altogether.

6. Keep Stress at Bay

In addition to stressful stimulants, like coffee and soda, overall work, financial, and life stresses can also make normal ovulation difficult for women and result in lower sperm counts for men. It’s in your best interest, and the interest of your unborn child, to keep stress levels low by incorporating some relaxation methods into your life (i.e., yoga, mediation, regular exercise, bubble baths, massage, and relaxation CDs).

7. Stop Smoking

Smoking is bad for your health—period! So no surprise that it can limit a woman’s egg production and lower a man’s sperm count due to constricting oxygen flow, blood circulation, and nutrient absorption.

8. Avoid Hot Tubs and Saunas

Men should take heed of hot environments, particularly if they affect their nether regions. That means hot tubs, saunas, hot baths, and hot pants (aka: skinny jeans) will constrict testicle function and lower sperm count.

9. Consume a Healthy Diet

Certain nutrients are essential to promote ovulation and sperm count so it makes perfect sense to incorporate these vitamins and minerals into your daily diet. Consume a diet high in folic acid, zinc, calcium, and vitamins C and D to encourage healthy eggs and plentiful sperm count.

10. Maintain a Healthy Weight

There is a fine line between underweight and overweight, but you should try your very best to find it if you hope to get pregnant.  Fluctuating weight can make pregnancy difficult due to irregular estrogen levels and egg release.