Welcome, folks! Today we're going to dive into one of life's greatest mysteries - making a baby. Whether you're newbies to the game or seasoned professionals, there's always something new to learn about this tricky process. Fear not, my friends, for I am here with several helpful tips and tricks that will increase your chances of conceiving (cue sexy saxophone music).
The Basics
Let's start by breaking down some basics. When it comes down to it, procreating is all about timing and positioning. Yup – while our bodies are unpredictable in many ways (ahem, period mood swings), there are certain things you can control.
Timing
First thing first – when during your cycle is it even possible for you two lovebirds [nudge nudge wink wink] become baby-makers? To put it simply: ovulation time. For those unaware, ovulation is when one mature egg is released from an ovary every month and travels towards the uterus waiting for fertilization.
A woman typically has only 5-6 days within her cycle where she can get pregnant. So how do you know when these ripe moments have arrived?
You need to track your menstrual cycles in order find out what day during each cycle that ovulation occurs; this day will vary depending on how long or short said cycle may be.
Some common apps like Ovia Fertility Tracker help keep us girls plugged into our periods; giving us options such as entering dates beyond the start of menstruation date and ending 12-14 days after application-initiated [^1]. Sweet!
Now some genius once told me that sperm could live up-to five whole effin' days inside a vagina before actually fertilizing an egg plus count another two where actual active playtime happened with adequate ejaculation occurring during ovulation [swoons in adoration for the creator of pregnancy].
Therefore, the key is to play it safe and have sex regularly leading up to and during predicted-time-of-ovulation (granted there are no complications).
Positioning
Now that we have identified when you need to do the deed - let's talk about how. When positioning yourself towards your desired goal, aiming at your uterus with precision is the endgame.
What-the-what? You may be confused… Allow me break down this confusing concept into something easy as pie:
The closer semen ends up being deposited near a woman’s cervix (the entrance between the vagina and uterus) will increase chances of fertilization! So ... all roads should lead upward, if catching sperm consistently is part of what drives you!
Think gravity-opposing positions like missionary offers better odds because guy-bear can penetrate deeper; while some others believe doggy-style provides clearest access that life-giving liquid goodness can land in right spots with higher success rates [^2]. Either way: knowing which locations offer higher probabilities needs special attention paid – every small detail counts!
Lifestyle Changes
Alrighty - so now you know timing things out plus figure out ideal place where le petit train should drop off packages. But wait... What else do i need prepare when attempting to create a tiny human?
Simple answer: preparing yourself physically by adopting healthy habits can make all difference!! This means eating well-balanced diets along-with regular exercise programs.
Diet
- Want sperm looking dapper & supreme? Encourage both parties getting proper nutrition from various sources containing lots vital nutrients known breeding [^3] . Iron-fortified grains etc, Fruits + Veggies Lean proteins/Dairy | Nuts-Seeds.
Not only does practicing healthy food choices help improve production quality but also stimulates overall immune function towards a healthy productive baby-making atmosphere [^4]! Always think about what you can do to give your body the best environment possible for that successfully fertilized egg!
Exercise
While eating well is ultra-important, staying active with sufficient and regular exercise helps make sex-capades more easier since stress levels become stabilized as we work fitness through bloodstream plus spurs on stamina inside bedroom. Kegels' exercises hold particular importance because pelvic muscles help move spermlings where they need to go!! These special moves are done by tightening then eventually releasing muscle group sandwiched between ladies's legs directly affecting vaginal wall besides rectum; it strengthens both areas so sex becomes less tiring [wink]
Supplements
Although lifestyle improvements might be all-necessary steps, sometimes head-starts required earlier. Such instances mostly arise when woman possesses specific deficiencies/conditions lowering chances at creating person.
In such situations, taking nutritional supplements may prove beneficial especially ones having benefits like Zinc/Vitamin D3/Magnesium which boost fertility growth in women along-with natural production healthy eggs [double-wink ].
It deserves mentioning here that no drugs should be taken without prior authorization from a certified medical practitioner – also overuse of vitamins/minerals harmful (...yes even helpful-sounding stuff!).
Now let us take a quick look down below at some top recommended options:
| Supplement | Good For Who? | Dosage? |
|---|---|---|
| Folic Acid | Women Trying To Conceive / 12 Weeks Pregnant+ | 400-800mcg daily |
| Zinc Oxide (Solgar) or L-Optizinc (Jarrow Formulas) | Men & Women (Sperm + Egg Health) | Men:30mg Daily / Women:8 -11 mg daily |
| Iron Plus C 300 capsules by Pure Encapsulations | Women with iron/zinc deficiency–even MTHFR mutation(s) | 2 capsules thrice daily |
| Stress End by Solaray | Men & Women (Adrenal Gland Support) | 2 capsules daily |
| Magnesium Plus Zinc By NOW Foods | Women with magnesium deficit for conception optimality | 1 capsule thrice weekly to twice monthly |
To Don't List
We’ve covered a lot of ground already but there still remains important things that you shouldn’t be doing when planning your pregnancy.
Tobacco products
This fact isn’t new but must always be mentioned even in the writing regarding any baby-making advice - Use Of ANY TOBACCO PRODUCT May Limit Potentialities. Whether used directly or passively- if tobacco exists anywhere close to stored reproductive material, risk pregnancies reduced. [Final Thought Voice Inside] Let it go.
Alcohol/Drugs
It should come as no surprise whatsoever: drinking quickly leads towards numbed senses impeding quality life choices all-around; one swig of medicinal purpose is mostly harmless but on-going reliance on alcohol/drug ultimately compromises family production goals since substances inhibit healthy sperm plus egg exchanges besides creates hurdles preventing successful implantation inside protective uterus lining [^5].
Overall: avoiding substance-based compromise keeps everybody healthy + fertile!
Stress
When we’re stressed out, cortisol - aka our stress hormone levels swing upwards which often becomes problematic because too much cortisol associated with inability getting pregnant [take more deep breaths or whatever helps destress]. Here's how:
The hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal (HPA) axis receives signals from cortex impact brain structures towards pituitary gland which in turn blends hormones such as Luteinizing Hormone (LH) and follicle-stimulating hormone(FSH); these two hormonal players crucially responsible setting stage-they stimulate ovulation plus cause eggs releasing process [^6], so excess pressure subtracts from effectiveness furthermore decreasing possible chances-to-conceive overall.
Final Thoughts (Plus Happy Baby-making)
Well there you have it – the big ol’ guide to increasing your chance of making a little human! There’s no guaranteed strategy but following some tried-and-true methods plus smart choices will give you best fighting chances we can get.
Remember every-one tackles challenges pertaining to reproductive health-&-well-being, very differently; everyone's gotta find out which solutions work excellent their own individual bodies. Whatever steps taken, nothing complicatedly and just approach this intimate experience as intimacy.
So Let The Making-Baby Adventures begin!! 'YAY BABIES'