Thinking of Baby: Nine Ways to Boost Your Fertility
Get your body ready with these helpful tips.
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Is It Baby Time? - Thinking about being a mom? As you get older, it can become more difficult to conceive depending on your lifestyle and other health factors. But there are some things that you can do to help boost your fertility. By Kellee Terrell (Photo: digitalskillet/GettyImages)
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Slash Your Stress - Trying to get pregnant can be very stressful, but the more stressed you are, the harder it becomes to have a baby. So meditate, go for long walks to clear your mind or go for a run. (Photo: Hero Images/Getty Images)
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Lose Some Weight - Being obese and having excess fat on your body can do a number on your menstrual cycle and make you skip periods, which means you ovulate less. And being able to pinpoint ovulation is crucial for getting pregnant. FYI: Being underweight isn’t good for fertility, either. (Photo: Jose Luis Pelaez Inc/Blend Images/Corbis)
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What Are You Drinking? - What you drink can affect your fertility. Some research suggests that nutrient-rich whole milk, green tea and even water can help increase your chance of getting pregnant. Meanwhile, soda and liquor can make it more difficult. (Photo: Image Source/Corbis)
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Quit Smoking - Studies show that women and men who smoke have a harder time getting pregnant compared to non-smoking adults. You gotta try to quit if you want to conceive and have a healthy baby! (Photo: Anueing/Getty Images)
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