Lifestyle Changes to improve Your Fertility

If you are a woman of childbearing age, you might be concerned about your fertility. It is 
never too early to think about boosting your fertility, even if you are not trying to get 
pregnant right now. You can start working on your health today, then by the time you 
want to get pregnant, you know your body is ready for conception. Here are some easy 
lifestyle changes that can help to improve your fertility.

Switch to a Healthy Diet

When you suffer from fertility problems, the first thing you should do is look at basic 
lifestyle choices you make each day. This is often leads women to take a look at their 
diet. A good fertility diet is one that provides you with adequate nutrition throughout the 
entire food pyramid, especially looking at foods that can help balance out your hormone 
levels. This means plenty of fruits and vegetables, whole grains, nuts and seeds, and 
healthy fats. Your doctor might also have more specific recommendations for you.

Start Walking Regularly

While you don’t necessarily have to choose walking, you definitely want to get more 
exercise. Moving your body gets your blood pumping, helps reduce stress and anxiety, 
and can help with many issues surrounding hormonal imbalances and other fertility 
problems in women. Plus, obesity is a contributing factor to infertility, so exercise can 
help you lose weight or manage your current weight as well. Find a fitness routine that 
works for you, including your lifestyle and what your preferences are. This might include 
yoga and Pilates, HIIT and Tabata, home workouts, or going to the gym.

Stop Unhealthy Habits

There are also some unhealthy habits that might be hurting you more than you think. 
Some of these might seem harmless, while others are very obviously bad for you. For 
example, it will come as no surprise that cigarettes are not good for you. If you smoke 
regularly, it could be harming your fertility, not to mention how dangerous it is if you do 
become pregnant. Smoking also lowers male fertility, so both of you should quit if you 
can. You might also want to cut back on artificial sweeteners and processed food, 
caffeine, and excessive alcohol.

Take a Multi-Vitamin Daily

It is possible that you are not getting enough nutrients through your diet, so taking an 
extra multi-vitamin is a great thing to start doing today. Get into the habit of taking 
vitamins daily, and once you become pregnant, switching to a daily prenatal will be easy 
to do.

