The change in diet
Well, it can be quite demanding. But a change in diet is welcome 4 months before your conception. You should try to come off caffeine products like coffee, chocolates even soda. Give up smokes, even second hand smoking and hard liquor.
Diet should compulsorily include low fat and high fiber. Folic acid up to 400 mcg per day should be consumed. Your source for folic acid and vitamin B are the prenatal vitamins, dark leafy vegetables, oranges, grapefruits, other citrus fruits, nuts, wheat breads, beans, cereals etc. You should consider making them a part your daily diet.
Why stop coffee?
Well, studies have shown that coffee affects the ovulation process directly. And also the chances of conceiving. Hence a woman is recommended to keep her caffeine intake to a couple of cups only per day. Also be careful of hidden caffeine in aerated drinks and tablets. Read the contents carefully on purchased articles before consuming.
Why are prenatal vitamins important?
Your prenatal vitamins include great amounts of specific vitamins that are not provided by other vitamin tablets. If you tell your gynac that you are planning to conceive, they will get you on it immediately. The prenatal tablets consist of Vitamin C, Vitamin D, Thiamin, B6, Riboflavin, Niacin, Vitamin E, Zinc, Copper, Panthothenic acid, Potassium, Vitamin A. These are very vital to save your baby from any birth disorders.
Any particular food items?
Well research does not provide any particular diet that helps to conceive. But oysters have been an all time good advice due to its high zinc content. But you should not limit yourself to one diet. Try to eat a variety. That will kill boredom. Breads, cereals include everything. An overall diet can aid healthiness and your doctor can tell you if there are any shortcomings.
Birth control pills
If you were on them, then it would take you some time to get back to normalcy. Your doctor would advice you to wait for your first period after stopping the pills and then try to conceive.
Your weight plays an important role in getting pregnant. If you are just right for your height and body then it is easier getting pregnant. Else being overweight or underweight can cause a delay.
Your ovulation cycle
You have to know your ovulation cycle if you want to conceive. If you miss the most fertile days then that can delay the entire process. Ovulation kits help know the onset of ovulation as they detect the hormones in the urine. |