These thoughts should help take some of the concerns away and hopefully allow you to conceive sooner rather than later.
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Don't focus too much on ovulation
It is a pattern that many women fall into but they still don't conceive. If you are having sex 3 times a week and your partner’s sperm is good, it will stay active for around four days inside of you anyway. By doing this you are keeping a constant flow of sperm in the fallopian tubes that is there for your ovulation.
Take A Break
This is a perfect way to conceive – a break away from the pressures of daily life in a sunny climate will add to your chances of producing baby. Sunshine encourages the body to produce vitamin D an important vitamin for fertility and as we get most from the sun lap it up.
No stress can only be good, especially when you consider that stress hormones in the body tend to interfere with reproductive hormones. Then there is that quality time with your partner bringing you closer together and creating a loving environment which isn't always easy at home.
Lifestyle
Keep your work/life balance in check - that applies to bother of you. If you smoke stop now and cut out alcohol. Protect against toxins by taking antioxidants. Include exercise in your daily routine get out and get some exercise, a brisk 20min walk will do you the world of good. Lastly make sure your partner doesn't spend too much time in the sauna or hot tub as this will overheat his sperm and cause damage.
Supplements
Baby will thrive and grow on stores of nutrients namely folic acid, omega 3 and Vitamin D, rather than what you ’re eating during pregnancy. It will take about three months to build up the correct amounts of the right vitamins and minerals so start early,
Sex, sex and even more sex
The fun part of conceiving - have lots and lots of sex – there is often too much focus on when you are at your most fertile, fact sperm can last 4-5 days inside your body. The trick here is to keep a constant fresh supply will mean that the egg has greater chance of fertilisation at the time of ovulation. It will also mean your man will not feel he is being neglected, so make it fun and passionate.
Remember the male hormone testosterone is the hormone of desire, so when sex becomes mechanical and demanding it can put your man off. Passionate sex will make you both feel great. One final thought saliva contains digestive enzymes that have an effect on sperm so you might want to exclude any oral foreplay.
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