How to Improve Your Fertility Health in the New Year 2020

If you want to get pregnant this New Year, you must give your fertility health a fresh start. You must be proactive in taking better care of yourself. Look: Give more attention to your overall health if you are planning on undergoing fertility treatment in 2020. Why is your health important? A healthy diet will increase your chances of conceiving and help to support a successful pregnancy. Nutrition and optimal fertility go hand-in-hand

Bottom Line for Fertility Health: Break bad habits and eat better.

• Stop smoking because women who inhale nicotine are more likely to be infertile.
• Recent research suggest vaping harms the lungs and heart. The artificial flavors have a toxic effect on cells.
• Eliminate unhealthy foods in your diet by avoiding processed and fast foods.
• If you are overweight – BMI of 25+ – losing weight will help to increase your fertility.
• Get plenty of sleep to avoid irregular menstrual cycles. A lack of sleep leads to weight gain. Weight gain leads to ovulation problems. You should get at least 8 hours of sleep to increase your fertility.

Improving Your Fertility Health

A diet and fertility study has examined the impact of diet on fertility. Positive dietary effects on fertility for women have been linked to the intake of:

• Folic acid
• Vitamin B12
• Omega 3 fatty acids
• Healthy diets – the DASH

Fertility Diet Tips

• Low-sodium canned or frozen veggies
• Herbs and spices instead of salt
• Lemon juice, citrus zest, or hot chilies for extra flavor and no sodium
• Canned fruits packed in juice or water – not syrup
• Non-fat, plain Greek yogurt instead of sour cream
• Healthy vegetable oils instead of butter
• Half wheat and half white flour
• Puree sweet potatoes, carrots, or cauliflower and keep in freezer for easy use in soups and casseroles
• Instead of alcohol – infuse cranberries, pomegranate arils, or orange slices into sparkling water
• Plant-based foods
• Protein-rich foods
• Healthy fats
• A bit of full-fat dairy products

Nutrition and Fertility

Nutrition plays an essential role in improving the chances of conception and supporting a healthy pregnancy. Diet matters greatly before pregnancy and solidifies healthy eating habits during pregnancy. Make sure you take your vitamin supplements containing folic acid.

A Healthy Body Mass Index (BMI)

A healthy body weight and diet is essential to increasing your chances of becoming pregnant. Strive to achieve and maintain a healthy body mass index (BMI) to keep your reproductive cycle in balance. A BMI of 19 to 24 indicates a healthy weight. Anything above 24 or below 19 may be hindering your chances of ovulation and conception.

Plan of Action to Get Pregnant

Make an appointment with a fertility specialist for a thorough reproductive examination and preliminary assessment of your reproductive health. Why does this matter? Up to 34 percent of infertility cases are due to structural issues with a woman’s reproductive system. Both female and male patients must undergo a complete fertility assessment to evaluate their reproductive health.

The good news! Flagging any potential medical cause of infertility is the quick and cost-effectively help you get pregnant over the summer. Once the problem is identified, great strides toward a pregnancy can be made through a customized treatment plan.

2020’s Best Customized Fertility Protocols

• Timed Intercourse with medical assistance
• Intrauterine Insemination (IUI)
• Conventional IVF
• Mini-IVF™
• Natural Cycle IVF™
• Needle-Free IVF
• At-HOME IVF

To schedule your initial consultation with Dr. John Zhang at New Hope Fertility Center, call 212.969.7422.