Conditioning for pregnancy has some things in common with preparing to run a race. Diet, exercise and avoiding unhealthy habits are all important to increase the chances of becoming pregnant, says May Al-Araji, MBChB, a family medicine expert at Mayo Clinic Healthcare in London.<\/p>\n
\u201cIn general, we look at lifestyle to start off with,\u201d Dr. Al-Araji says. \u201cAre exercise and diet healthy and balanced? Are there any factors that might reduce the ability to conceive, such as smoking and alcohol consumption?\u201d<\/p>\n
Overly strenuous exercise or being underweight or overweight can decrease fertility. When it comes to diet, eating healthy, varied foods in the right amounts to achieve nutrition and a healthy weight is best.<\/p>\n
\u201cLook at the portion size. I think that is the most important,\u201d Dr. Al-Araji says. \u201cIn general, try to avoid processed food and rich, fatty food, and incorporate pulses, greens, vegetables and fruit.\u201d<\/p>\n
If health concerns such as coeliac disease mean limiting or avoiding certain foods, that should be taken into account in dietary planning, she adds.<\/p>\n
Reducing stress levels, getting enough sleep and avoiding excessive caffeine are also important to fertility, Dr. Al-Araji adds.<\/p>\n
A healthy lifestyle is important for women and men alike when planning a family, Dr. Al-Araji says: \u201cThe advice is very similar: Look after your health.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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