Q: Boosting baby-making odds?
Posted
Thursday, August 16, 2007 9:33 PM
Q: My husband and I plan to try to get pregnant at
the end of the summer. Are there any tricks to the trade that we should
know? Are there any positions that increase your chances?
Dr.
Pam Spurr: There are lots of things you can do to improve your chances of getting
pregnant. First, I'd like you to consider your overall health by eating
a nutritious diet full of leafy green vegetables and fresh fruit. You
should certainly not be smoking or drinking (or at least drinking very
little in the run-up to getting pregnant). Try to get proper sleep and
de-stress your life wherever you can. Also, ask your health care
provider about taking a folic acid supplement. Your husband should also
take measures to be in good physical health as well as not letting his
testicles get overheated in tight pants, exercise shorts, etc.
Since
you don't mention any problems with fertility, I'd avoid getting
over-concerned about taking your temperature, or using an
ovulation-predictor kit when you're first trying. Instead, make love as
frequently as you want, aiming for the center of your monthly cycle.
Once your husband ejaculates you should roll onto your back (if you're
not already in that position), tip your pelvis into the air, and lift
your legs -- gravity will literally help his semen on their way. Think
of the "bicycle" position where people cycle their legs in the air.
Also ensure you have an orgasm so that the rhythmic contractions help
the semen move up towards your cervix. Good luck!
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