The natural way

Dr Kaberi Banerjee, IVF and infertility specialist, Advance Fertility and Gynecology Centre, New Delhi suggests simple ways to improve fertility naturally

- Dr Kaberi Banerjee

Parenthood brings immense joy and happiness. It also brings a feeling that life is complete and purposeful. However, when there are complications related to conception and pregnancy, the journey becomes painful and fearful. Prolonged cycles of fertility treatments and medications make matters worse. But there is no reason to be disheartened as there are various natural ways which can help in increasing a couple’s fertility. Numerous studies have shown that specific changes to lifestyle can help boost fertility, and better the chances of healthy ovulation thus, facilitating a healthy pregnancy.

Certain elements play a major role in determining fertility. For a woman to be fertile, she must produce a viable egg in each menstrual cycle, and the man should be able to produce potent and healthy sperms, which will fertilize the egg. Since there are many factors associated with fertility, it is a complicated process. Proper diet, adequate exercise and overall health are the most important factors, which impact conception.

If a woman wants to boost her fertility, one of the most important things ito do is to have regular supervision to determine when she is most fertile. Copulating at a time that ovulation has not occured will not result in pregnancy. Many couples that do not get pregnant are those who are not aware of the right time of having sexual intercourse.