If you have opted whole life the good choices then results
will be good and vice versa. Modern day habits like easy reach to junk food, no
physical activity, and sedentary lifestyle can reduce your chances of conceiving
children. This is especially true in this time and age, where couples prefer to
have babies late (in their mid 30s). In such a scenario, lifestyle choices
become even more important.
Here in my post, let’s throw some light on the various
factors that can negatively affect your fertility levels.
First and foremost you’re Age:
Age is one such issue which tops the list because you
can’t do anything about it. There’s no medicine, no cure for old age and the
disabilities that come with it. The only thing you can do is plan your future
well and make the best of today. The ideal age for pregnancy is the mid-to-late
20s. If you want to wait, then you can push that limit to 35. After 35, the chances
of a successful pregnancy start declining.
Smoking, a lifestyle choice:
Smoking has been associated with infertility in both male
and female partners. It’s also known to cause many other problems in women,
such as increased rate of miscarriage, reduced birth weights, and higher
chances of a premature delivery. On the other hand smoking severely decreases
the sperm quality in men. According to the American Society for reproductive
medicine, smokers must often attempt twice as many IVF cycles as compare to a
non-smoker in order to achieve pregnancy.
Alcohol consumption:
Alcohol is a serious damage to a healthy life. Certain
drugs are known to cause severe birth defects, such as mental retardation,
preterm delivery, and even stillbirth at times.
Stress:
Stress has become a over rated word today. In order to
combat stress, our body produces many hormones that supercharge the brain in
order to increase survival. But those hormones can often be counterproductive
when trying to conceive. The effect works backward as well — being unable to
get pregnant when you want to can be a huge source of stress, anxiety, and
depression.
Fat or Over weight:
Being Overweight can severely hamper your chances of a
successful pregnancy. A good way to know if you are fit or not is to calculate
your body-mass-index (BMI). You need to regulate your calorie and protein
intake to reach the appropriate BMI.
A Healthy body and healthy mind is the need of an hour in
today’s lifestyle. You just cannot take it for granted. Try to stay away from
stress and other bad habits stated above as much as possible. Have a balanced
diet include lots of fruits and vegetables in your diet. Ensure you get the
vitamins and minerals necessary for your body. You should also drink enough
water to keep you hydrated throughout the day. If you have any questions on how you can modify your
lifestyle to boost your chances of conceiving a baby, do write back to me.
