Fertility can be such a beautiful and difficult subject to talk about as women. The desire to conceive and bear children is beautiful, but can be an emotional journey. First, we want to recognize that you special, important, and that you are heard. You are not alone in this journey, data has shown that 1 in 5 women between the ages of 15-49 in the United States is affected by infertility. Everyone has a different journey, and that is okay. As The Utah Birth Place, we are here to support you in this journey. Here are some simple ways and resources that can help you along your journey. Again, these are suggestions and resources. Every body is different, so always seek medical advice from your care provider.
Some simple things you can do daily to help with your fertility:
- Eating healthy
- Eating foods like walnuts, tomatoes, citrus fruits, full fat dairy, beans, and salmon,
- Eating regular meals with protein
- Maintaining a healthy body weight
- Regular physical exercise
- Yoga
- Meditation
- Stress management
- Plenty of good sleep
- Researching more on fertility
- Having a supplement regiment
- Drinking plenty of water
- Avoiding alcohol, smoking, and caffeine
- Seeing a chiropractor
- Using 100% water-based lubrication when having intercourse
Some options/things to think about you can consider as you go through your journey:
- Mercier therapy
- Acupuncture
- Restoring the uterine tube opening
- Pelvic floor care
- Endometriosis
- Fertility massage
- Gut health
Here are some resources to help you as you learn more about your body and how to increase your fertility:
Websites
- Comforting quotes for infertility and miscarriage
- The Hope for Fertility
- Mercier Therapy
- Pelvic Health for Fertility
- Fertility Massage
- 12 Things Not to Say to Someone Who Is Infertile
Podcasts/YouTube/Facebook
Books
Remember, you are not alone! We are here to hear you and help you.
