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Submitted by Sathya Selvi on 9 March 2018

hello sir/mam,

i am sathya.27 years old.marriage date is sep 4.completed 6 months of marriage life.we are planning to get baby...not yet conceived...pls suggest me ..what are the DO'S AND DONT'S  to be pregnant,..thank u in advance.............

Dr S. Patel

Tue, 03/13/2018 - 13:11

Many congrats on on your wedding and I wish you the best for ahealthy conception. Before planning to have a baby one must get a pre-conception check-up done by a OBGYN and also know your fertile window based on ovulation dates.
Here are some tips to boost fertility for both the partners:
• Lose excess and exercise regularly.
• Avoiding caffeine and smoking.
• Focus on nutrition and eating a balanced diet.
• Avoid Stress and get adequate sleep.
• Avoid high mercury fish like shark, sword fish and mackerel.
• If using lubricants, making sure they don’t contain spermicidal chemicals.

Conception boosters for women:
•Weight control as that may affect hormonal cycles and ovulation.
• Rule out hormonal imbalances such a thyroid issues.
• Iron rich diet to prevent anemia.
• Avoiding urination after intercourse is known to help.
• This is controversial, but lying down for some time after intercourse may increase chances of conception.