If you are considering getting pregnant, there are some basic steps you should take to create a conducive and healthy environment in which pregnancy can take place.
These steps are particularly important if you are having problems getting pregnant either now or in the past.
First, know your fertility cycle.
One of the best ways to improve your chances of getting pregnant naturally is knowing when you ovulate and making sure you have intercourse during the optimum period.
Second, make sure you are eating a healthy diet.
There are certain fertility diets you may want to learn more about, but in basic most doctors recommend a diet full of whole grains and vegetables, with little trans fats or junk food.
You should also abstain from alcohol, smoking and other unhealthy practice both prior to becoming pregnant and during the duration of your pregnancy.
If you are overweight, you should also consider losing weight in order to help improve your fertility naturally.
Third, make sure you are getting enough folic acid in your diet or through supplements.
Folic acid can help prevent serious birth defects involving the baby's spine and brain.
Many breads and other foods are now fortified with folic acid, as are most prenatal supplements.
Finally, try to reduce your stress level.
Stress is a major inhibiting factor when it comes to pregnancy, and this can be a vicious cycle since women who are having problems getting pregnant often feel even more stress.
You should try to find ways to help reduce stress inducing factors in your life as well as consider practices such as massage and acupuncture, which can help alleviate the stress in your life that you are unable to eliminate.
By taking these simple steps, you should be able to significantly improve your chances of conceiving naturally.