Inability to get pregnant (sterility) and unable to maintain pregnancy are both considered female infertility according to the World Health Organization.
Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome, Hormone imbalance , Endometriosis, physical blockage, Anovulatory Cycles,short luteal phase, lack of luteinizing hormone, high levels of prolactin are some of the common causes medical conditions besides many others for the female infertility.
Exposure to certain chemicals particularly through medication, poor nutrition and aging play a major role in female infertility.
Dietary and lifestyle changes are some of the best home remedies for female infertility. This avoids both the emotional and physically exhausting stresses caused by the conventional and extreme fertility treatments.
5 Home Remedies to Cure Infertility and Get Pregnant
The rising cost of infertility treatment are forcing women to try natural methods which turnout to be blessings in disguise as they have no side effects on the baby or the mother. Use these remedies under the supervision of a gynecologist who can monitor your success.
Timing
If you are able to pinpoint exact timings of the ovulation then you increase your probabilities of getting pregnant.
Keep a track of your monthly cycle and your basal body temperature. There are two important indicators that will help you to exactly pinpoint the timing of ovulation
- your basal body temperature will be highest during ovulation. indicator of timings can be taken from previous months or historic data that you have collected.
- your cervical mucus will change its consistency and texture. It will become white and slippery as the ovulation nears
After getting these two hints you can time your intercourse. You have a window of a couple of days in which your probability of getting pregnant is highest. Use the time to your advantage.
Lifestyle Changes for Fertility
1. Reduce Weight
If you are overweight or obsess, then begin weight reduction. Do not go for extreme options. Reduce your weight systematically without any malnutrition. A combination of eating right kind of food and exercise will help you to reduce your weight and remain healthy.
Giving up food to quickly lose weight will lead to malnutrition, fatigue and confusions. This certainly will be counter productive for getting pregnant. have patience and reduce your weight in the most effective manner.
Reduce junk food consumption. Do not eat fried items and sugary sodas. Eat fruits , vegetables and whole grains. Add fish to your food. Give up red meat.
Track you weight loss. 2-3 Kg a month is good higher side weight reduction.
2. Quit Smoking
Smoking deteriorates your overall health. Your lungs weaken and so the oxygen circulation. Nicotine in cigarettes is a slow poison.
Quit smoking if you are not getting pregnant. Even if you get pregnant do not smoke as it will affect the development of the child in the womb and the child will suffer the effect of your smoking later in his/her life.
3. No Alcohol No Caffeine
Excessive use of Alcohol and caffeine are counter productive. You may become addicted and your body functioning can get adversely affected. You lose your potency to bear children. Reduce your consumption of alcohol and caffeine slowly with an ultimate goal of completely giving up.
Diet for Getting Pregnant
Nutrition is very important to maintain good body functioning. All organs should remain properly nourished and healthy.
Salads : Eat Salads daily. Make salad as the major portion of your daily diet.
Fruits: All all local fruits between your meals. It really doesn't matter which fruits you eat what matters is that they should be local fruits and not imported. Local fruits according to seasons are the best nutrition for you climatic conditions.
Whole Grains: Add more fiber to your diet to have better metabolism. Improved metabolism will improve your overall health and increase probabilities of getting pregnant.
Other foods such as fish can be added to get good amount of Omega-3 fatty acids. Your protein intake should be plant based so add legumes and vegetables in your daily dishes.
Keep a positive mindset along with all the above dietary and lifestyle changes and you will get pregnant soon.