Teen Pregnancy Forum - Conception Tips For Bobbi

Top ten conception tips for bobbi

1)sex in the morning boosts fertility

if you're trying to get pregnant, it's a good idea to have sex when you wake up in the morning. Studies show that a man's sperm count is higher during those hours.

Most couples know that men tend to wake up sexually alert. It's part of a man's natural makeup. But with studies showing that a man has a higher sperm count at this time too, it might be worth it to add some romance into your morning activities.

It might be harder to think romantic thoughts when both of you are trying to get ready for work or other activities. Try getting to sleep extra early the night before, and setting the alarm an hour early in the morning. Wear your favorite pjs to bed, and then start giving each other a massage when you awake. Relax and enjoy!

2)sperm counts rise when temperatures drop

research has shown that sperm counts go higher when the temperatures fall. Here are a number of ways to help give you two the best chance possible for fertility.

* wear loose underwear
* avoid tight pants
* avoid hot showers and baths
* avoid hot tubs
* turn on that air conditioning

this is not an "instant" solution - the sperm count will rise over several weeks. So you need to create a cool climate for the sperm, not douse them in ice water right before the act.

3) caffeine, miscarriage and fertility

so you have heard this topic back and forth... One day it is okay to consume caffeine, the next it's not! Caffeine is found in many beverages and foods. Humans have consumed caffeinated foods and beverages for hundreds of years. Caffeine is found in leaves, seeds and/or fruits in over 63 natural plant species worldwide. The average person consumes 200 mg per day, while pregnant woman tent to consume less. Before I input my personal opinion here are some myths and facts about caffeine.

Caffeine fact:
caffeine is a diuretic. So be sure to drink more fluids if consuming caffeine.

Myth or fact?

Caffeine causes miscarriage:
few studies have shown an increase in miscarriages among woman who consume high levels of caffeine. I capitalized high because this means woman would have to drink 6 cups of coffee a day or 700 mg/day. Moderate levels of caffeine have not been found to have a negative impact on pregnancy. A moderate intake would be 150mg-300mg a day.

4) exercise, miscarriage and fertility

if your baby is chromosomally normal, regular exercise can help prevent a miscarriage by up to 40% over a woman who does not exercise.

Healthy levels of exercise, such as walking, swimming, tennis and other sports, can help keep your body in shape and healthy. This makes your body less likely to have a miscarriage and reject the child you are carrying.

5) smoking, miscarriage and fertility

it has long been known that smoking affects the growing fetus and newborn infant. Research also shows that smoking affects your chance of getting pregnant.

First, male smokers have a lower sperm count than normal, and a high percentage of the sperm they do have are subject to abnormalities. This means that it is harder for the woman to get pregnant in the first place, and if she does get pregnant, the chance of a miscarriage is higher than normal.

Smokers who quit smoking found that their rates returned to normal within a year or so, so these changes are not permanent.

A woman who smokes or inhales secondhand smoke will have trouble getting pregnant and maintaining the pregnancy even if her partner does not smoke. Her body is not as prepared for carrying a child to term as a non-smoker's body is.

6)pesticides, miscarriage and fertility

studies have shown that being near pesticides greatly increases a woman's chance of a miscarriage - up to 120% the normal rate.

If you are pregnant or hoping to become pregnant, be sure to take any precautions you can against being around pesticides. This would include use of them in your own home and garden, as well as travelling to locations where pesticides are in heavy use.

7) determining your menstrual cycle

every woman has a different menstrual cycle. Learn to understand your own, and how it affects your fertility. The first step is to start a journal of your cycle. Write down a note for each day of how you feel and how your body seems to react. If you do this for a few months, you'll have a good idea of how your own personal cycle works.

Day 1
all period trackers begin day 1 with the day that you first begin bleeding. This is because this is the most obvious sign that your cycle makes to you that it's in a 'stage'. So in your journal, mark down each new cycle, starting your count again at day 1. You have heavy cramps, and your body is getting rid of the stuff from the last month's cycle that it no longer needs.

Day 6
most women are done bleeding by day 6. You may bleed for a day more or less. Around this point, your ovaries are being sent fsh as an indication that they should be ready to release a new egg into the system. The egg begins preparing for release. Also, now that your uterus is nice and clean, it begins growing a new lining, to make a 'bed' for a potentially fertilized egg to come rest in.

Day 14
around this date is the release of your egg into the fallopian tube. Your body gets a bit warmer - if you take your temperature daily you may be able to see this. You might feel a bit crampy, and might even spot a bit of blood. For the next 3 days, as the egg moves down the fallopian tube, is the ideal time for the sperm to meet the egg and fertilize it.

Day 20
at this point the egg is in the uterus, and your body is waiting to see if it's fertilized and is going to need attention. The hormones used to prepare the body can make you irritable and even make your skin break out. Your breasts will get a bit swollen, your body will bloat a bit, and you'll crave goods that your body thinks you'll need to support this potential new child.

Eventually your body realizes that the egg isn't fertilized, and begins to prepare to wash out the unnecessary material, which sends you back to day 1.

Note that it might take a woman's body many, many years to settle down into a predictable cycle. Many women never do. Learn to judge your own cycle, and what is normal for you.

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drinking water for fertility

it is always important for people to drink 8-10 glasses of water a day to maintain health and maintain a good weight (or lose weight). It is even more important for a couple trying to conceive.

Water is critical because 75% of your body is made up of water. Your body uses water constantly to do its normal functions. If you don't give your body sufficient water it starts to hoard it - causing bloating. Interestingly, the way to stop bloating is to drink more water, so your body doesn't think it has to keep the water it has.

Drinking water will help flush wastes, keep your body running smoothly and provide proper fluids for conception to occur. So be sure you drink ample water if you wish to get pregnant!

9)wine, alcohol and getting pregnant

while drinking too much alcohol can be a health risk, studies show that drinking wine daily can actually help you get pregnant!

A recent study of 40,000 women found that overweight women who were non-drinkers had the toughest time getting pregnant. If the women were of a healthy weight and moderate drinkers, they had a much easier time.

Some researchers theorize that, besides its antioxidant and other health benefits, the wine helps to relax the women. Stress has been shown to be a key factor in a woman's ability to conceive. Nature wants an infant to be raised in a time of peace and plenty - and the presence of stress makes the body feel like this is not a good time to begin a new life.

10)there are so many people who stress about becoming pregnant - and once they release that stress, their body reacts to the new peace by creating a new life. Let your body know that this is a wonderful, peaceful world that is ready for a new child, and release that stress.

Hope this helped ya bobbi

luv ya, kristin