{"id":889,"date":"2015-02-25T08:52:31","date_gmt":"2015-02-25T08:52:31","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/zestmag.com\/online\/?p=889"},"modified":"2015-02-25T08:53:39","modified_gmt":"2015-02-25T08:53:39","slug":"5-ways-to-improve-chances-of-conceiving","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/zestmag.com\/online\/5-ways-to-improve-chances-of-conceiving\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Ways to improve chances of conceiving"},"content":{"rendered":"

For the one in six couples who struggle with infertility, one of the most trying times comes early on, when they first suspect they are having difficulty conceiving and are unsure where to turn.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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To help them navigate, Rinovum Women\u2019s Health, creator of The Stork OTC home conception aid, is offering a new infographic, \u201cD.I.Y. Baby Making.\u201d<\/a> The infographic is a practical guide to natural, proven ways couples trying to conceive can improve their chances. Additional advice is available in the “Tips” section of\u00a0http:\/\/www.storkotc.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n

\u201cCouples can do a lot on their own to give nature a nudge,\u201d says Steve Bollinger, Rinovum President and CEO, \u201ceven before reaching the 6-12 months of unsuccessful trying required for an infertility diagnosis.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201c\u2019D.I.Y. Baby Making\u2019 helps cut through the confusion and identify options supported by medical science,\u201d Bollinger explains. \u201cFor many, these steps not only can help them get pregnant, but also allow them to avoid costly, invasive medical procedures.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cDo-it-yourself\u201d options highlighted in the infographic include:<\/p>\n

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  1. Go to Your Happy, Healthy Place.<\/strong> Health (of both the mother- and father-to-be) can directly impact fertility, both positively and negatively. Obesity, smoking and drug and alcohol abuse have all been linked to lower fertility rates. Conversely, a healthy diet and sensible exercise can boost fertility and fetal health.<\/li>\n
  2. Timing is Everything.<\/strong> The window of opportunity for conception is smaller than many realize. A released egg lives only 12-24 hours. Timing intercourse to occur so sperm meet egg at the right time is, therefore, crucial. Because every woman\u2019s cycle is different, pinpointing timing can be aided by learning how to track basil body temperature, use an ovulation predictor kit or analyze cervical fluid.<\/li>\n
  3. Bringing Sperm and Egg Together.<\/strong> A brand-new option (launched fall 2014) is The Stork OTC, the first and only conception assistance device cleared by the FDA for home use without a prescription. The Stork OTC is safe, easy and intimate. It utilizes a condom-like receptacle and a tampon-like applicator to deliver sperm near the cervix, helping overcome common fertility issues such as low sperm count or sperm motility and unfavorable vaginal environment.<\/li>\n
  4. Relax and Reconnect.<\/strong> Infertility is a notorious relationship-crusher. Acknowledging this and finding ways to keep the \u201cteam\u201d together is essential on many levels.<\/li>\n
  5. Boxers, and More.<\/strong> The root causes of infertility are as likely to originate with the male partner as with the female. And approximately 90% of all male infertility involves low sperm count or sperm motility. In addition to healthy lifestyle, keeping testes cool by wearing boxers, avoiding hot baths, etc. can help improve sperm health. And, the Stork OTC can help by delivering more sperm closer to their target.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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