Thursday, 24 July 2008

Helping You Conceive Naturally When All Else Has Failed

Written by PW Editorial Team

For those who want to have a baby, but are having trouble conceiving, it can be very devastating. Many couples give up on the idea of conceiving a baby naturally after they have seen the doctor and exhausted all efforts. However, there are ways to conceive a baby naturally even when everything else has failed.

Chinese herbal medicine has been known to promote healing and fertility for centuries. The process of acupuncture can increase your chances of conceiving a baby naturally. Acupuncture is considered to be a type of alternative medicine. It involves inserting thin needles under the skin to relieve stress and pain.

If the male has a low sperm count, taking male enhancement supplements may be a good alternative. Make sure you only use the brands that contain all natural ingredients as other types of male enhancement supplements can lead to side effects. These supplements can help increase the amount of sperm made as well as the strength of it. Healthy sperm have to swim fast and swiftly to successfully fertilize an egg.

Getting plenty of rest, plenty of exercise, and eating properly can affect your body’s metabolism and well being. Making improvements in these areas can help you conceive a baby naturally when other options have failed. Reduce the amount of caffeine and fat you consume. You should be eating plenty of fruits, vegetables, and lean meats. If you are on a fad diet that restricts the intake of certain foods that your body needs, it can affect your ability to conceive.

Women need to be able to predict their cycle of ovulation. For some women, this is very simple. Others aren’t regular enough to do this accurately. There are various instruments you can purchase to help you monitor when you are ovulating. Make sure you research the particular options available and purchase one that is known for high quality results.

Conceiving a baby naturally isn’t easy for everyone. It can be very stressful and even lead to anxiety and depression. It is very important that you try to alleviate these feelings as much as possible. Such feelings can further hinder your chances of conception. Talk to a trusted friend or counselor about your feelings to help you overcome them.

Fertility hints & tips

Fertility hints & tips

Vitaline is proud to announce that in the last six years, we have helped over 100 women to conceive, naturally. This was achieved by helping them to lose weight on healthy eating plans and to make lifestyle changes that reduced their symptoms. Their Consultants now recommend our course. You can read their testimonials on our website www.pcos-vitaline.com.

As a PCOS sufferer, you may be experiencing fertility problems. From our research with Hospital Consultants and PCOS volunteers, we have found the following advice proved to be very successful. If you are trying for a baby, why not try these tips, they have worked for others and they could help you.

First of all, it is a good idea to work out a pre-conception plan. Most couples don’t have sex at the right time and frequency to achieve a pregnancy. Here are some tips. If your periods are regular (28 days from the start of one to the start of another), you should try to have regular intercourse, every other day, if possible, from Day 11 to Day 17. This is timed from the start of the first day of your last period. One week before this time of the month, both partners should get plenty of sleep and avoid intercourse altogether, until your reach Day 11...


Do's
Have more sex, but at the correct time of the month, as stated above.
Try to relax more, take up yoga or have a relaxing bath before bed.
Lavender essence under the pillow helps some PCOS sufferers to relax more. You can experiment with your own personal fragrance. Avoid strong fragrances.
Try to have proper nutrition. Lose weight if you are overweight, but avoid strict diets that can result in poor health. As a PCOS sufferer it is important that you have your metabolic rate assessed and your diet should be prepared to suit you personally, by professionals. It is an established fact that women with PCOS have a slower metabolism than non-sufferers, so a personal diet is essential. Vitaline can do this. Log on to www.pcos-vitaline.com.
Eat five portions of fresh fruit and vegetables everyday, for maximum health.
Eat organic food whenever possible.
Ensure your partner follows a good, nutritionally balanced diet.
Take a multivitamin and multi-mineral supplement, if you have not been eating correctly.
Keep calm, stress is a huge factor.
Take regular exercise. A good walk everyday or a nice swim. It all helps.
Drink nettle tea to build up your blood.
Do practice deep-breathing exercises. Your Vitaline Adviser will explain how to do these.
Drink a glass of boiled, cooled water, with a thin slice of lemon each morning, to detox your system.
Do drink plenty of fresh water, in small, regular amounts.



Don'ts
Don’t drink coffee or drinks containing caffeine.
Don’t take alcohol, avoid smoking, drugs and very strenuous exercises.
Don’t become obsessed. It can take some time, please be patient.
Don’t drink diet drinks, they contain artificial sweeteners called aspartame which is a broken down product of formaldehyde or embalming fluid and can affect sperm production in men and menstrual cycle in women.
Don’t stint on the right food. It is important to eat lots of fresh fruit and vegetables. A good percentage of protein foods and a balance of the right carbohydrates is also required. Pcos sufferers should avoid certain carbohydrates, so it is important to discuss what is the best for you with your Vitaline Adviser.