Hi wonderful people,
We have been celebrating having kids and being pregnant and all that and somehow we have left out those who are trying to conceive. It is our prayer that we all have that joy that comes with a newborn and if it is not now then soon, GOD 's willing.
It is my desire to dig deep into the issues of infertility for women and men, since this problem isn't just to women but men too are facing problems and i'm happy that our men now agree to take a test and see if the problem is theirs so that they can get treatment. But before going deep into the science there are other factors which can easily hinder us from falling pregnant.
If you know you are ready to be a parent and you are trying, it is advised that you start living a healthy lifestyle and here are some things that one should avoid when trying to have a baby according fertile.com
Use recreational drugs
Marijuana has detrimental effects similar to those of tobacco smoking. Be sure to limit alcohol consumption also. These substances can make it more difficult to become pregnant and may harm an early fetus.
Ingest excessive caffeine
More than moderate amounts of caffeine, the equivalent of three cups of coffee a day, or about 300 milligrams (mg), lowers the likelihood of conceiving by as much as 27%. In addition to beverages like coffee, tea and soda, caffeine is a common ingredient in food (e.g., chocolate), so 300 mg adds up more quickly than you might think.
Marijuana has detrimental effects similar to those of tobacco smoking. Be sure to limit alcohol consumption also. These substances can make it more difficult to become pregnant and may harm an early fetus.
Ingest excessive caffeine
More than moderate amounts of caffeine, the equivalent of three cups of coffee a day, or about 300 milligrams (mg), lowers the likelihood of conceiving by as much as 27%. In addition to beverages like coffee, tea and soda, caffeine is a common ingredient in food (e.g., chocolate), so 300 mg adds up more quickly than you might think.
Eat foods rich in mercury
Some fish, such as swordfish, tilefish, king mackerel and shark, contain high levels of methylmercury, which can harm an unborn child’s developing nervous system. Methylmercury can stay in your body for months affecting a fetus long after ingestion
Smoke
Cigarette smoking can lower a baby’s birth weight and is associated with infertility, miscarriages, tubal pregnancies, stillbirths, infant mortality and may cause long-term learning disabilities. Be careful of second-hand smoke too.
Expose yourself to toxic substances
Toxic substances like insecticides, paint fumes and animal feces, especially from cats, guinea pigs and hamsters, can make it harder for you to become pregnant and can harm your unborn child.
Expose yourself to toxoplasma
This food-borne illness is caused by the parasite, T. gondii, and is found in raw and undercooked meat, unwashed fruits, dirty cat-litter boxes and outdoor places where cat feces can be found. The parasite can pass through the placenta to your unborn child causing developmental problems.
Eat unhealthy types of fatty foods
Avoid foods with saturated fats and trans-fatty acids. Trans-fatty acids are commercially altered fats and oils, commonly found in “junk foods”. Avoid “partially or fully hydrogenated” soybean, safflower, sunflower or corn oil. These types of fats can markedly reduce your chance of becoming pregnant.
Some fish, such as swordfish, tilefish, king mackerel and shark, contain high levels of methylmercury, which can harm an unborn child’s developing nervous system. Methylmercury can stay in your body for months affecting a fetus long after ingestion
Smoke
Cigarette smoking can lower a baby’s birth weight and is associated with infertility, miscarriages, tubal pregnancies, stillbirths, infant mortality and may cause long-term learning disabilities. Be careful of second-hand smoke too.
Expose yourself to toxic substances
Toxic substances like insecticides, paint fumes and animal feces, especially from cats, guinea pigs and hamsters, can make it harder for you to become pregnant and can harm your unborn child.
Expose yourself to toxoplasma
This food-borne illness is caused by the parasite, T. gondii, and is found in raw and undercooked meat, unwashed fruits, dirty cat-litter boxes and outdoor places where cat feces can be found. The parasite can pass through the placenta to your unborn child causing developmental problems.
Eat unhealthy types of fatty foods
Avoid foods with saturated fats and trans-fatty acids. Trans-fatty acids are commercially altered fats and oils, commonly found in “junk foods”. Avoid “partially or fully hydrogenated” soybean, safflower, sunflower or corn oil. These types of fats can markedly reduce your chance of becoming pregnant.
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On our next post we will look at risk factors for both male and female infertility.
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