Are you looking to have a child and want to know the options that are available? What alternatives do all those people who want but cannot have children have today? How can we increase the chances of conceiving a baby?
There are times when a person feels that it is time to jump into the void and that the time has come to take that big step: to be parents, so their wish is to have a baby.
They begin to imagine how their life is going to change and how they are going to approach it.
You never know when this long-awaited moment will come, as sometimes it comes by surprise and other times you have to wait some time.
If you are reading this, it is probably because you feel that your wait is being delayed too much, your patience is running out and the illusion of having a child is increasingly seen as something more distant.
Can anyone have a child today?
The answer is probably no. However, the chances of being able to have children are very high in today's world.
What to do if none of the following works?
In cases where have been trying to conceive a baby for a long time and there has been no result there are other medical methods that give the opportunity to be parents.
Go to the doctor
Attend the doctor's office so that they can give us a complete check-up and inform us about our state of health in the face of pregnancy, giving us advice and giving advice to conceive.
It is important to have your doctor's advice for more effective results and healthier care.
It is also possible that we recommend taking folic acid to carry a healthy pregnancy and iodine.
Artificial insemination
This method is based on depositing a semen sample in the woman's vagina.
For this, the most viable sperm are prepared in the laboratory and the ovaries are hormonally stimulated so that insemination is more effective.
In Vitro Fertilization (IVF)
This process consists of carrying out a fertilization process in a specialized laboratory with the extracted oocytes and sperm.
Ovarian stimulation is previously carried out to ensure efficient embryo transfer.
ICSI (Intracytoplasmic Injection)
Intracytoplasmic injection is performed by inserting a sperm into the egg through a microinjection.
It is carried out in cases in which the semen is of poor quality or in which it has previously been subjected to in vitro fertilization without desired results.
What to do to be parents?
Many couples today are the ones who feel their life is incomplete as it is finding it very difficult to get pregnant.
If this is what happens to you, you're in luck. There are a few things you can do to very easily increase your chances of conception becoming real in the shortest time possible.
Be calm and patience
Anxiety and nerves from waiting do not help us achieve our goal, on the contrary, they can delay the process further by altering the body.
It is important not to become obsessed and to practice sexual intercourse without enjoyment in order to get pregnant regardless of what because this is harmful.
We must be patient, be in tune and live in the present enjoying each sexual relationship and the couple.
Remember that obligation kills desire and that is the last thing we want, everything comes in due course and does not depend exclusively on us, so we have to let it flow.
For this we can practice relaxation techniques such as mindfulness, yoga, meditation or tai chi.
Take advantage of the fertile days
We must know which are the days of greatest fertility to practice sexual intercourse and for the pregnancy to take effect.
In addition to this, we can carry out a few useful tips that promote pregnancy and help us speed up the time so that we do not have to wait too long for the long-awaited baby.
First of all, what we must know is what days our allies will be to conceive.
To do this we will use a calculator of fertile days taking into account that ovulation occurs 14 days before having the period.
- The menstrual cycle varies greatly between women and the same woman can change her cycle from one month to another.
- There is an increase in estrogen during the first day to the middle of the cycle.
- The middle 6th and 7th days are the fertile days when the egg descends through the fallopian tubes and ovulation occurs.
- Having sexual intercourse during these days significantly increases the chances that the sperm will fertilize the egg and lead to pregnancy.
- The second half of the cycle known as the luteal phase, there is an increase in progesterone and irritability and nervousness may appear before menstruation comes down.
It should be taken into account that sperm can last in the woman's body for 48 and 72 hours, so if intercourse is maintained one or two days before ovulation, it could be fertilized, since it remains fertilizable for 24 hours.
During ovulation the woman undergoes alterations in the organism, since several hormonal changes take place, this helps us to identify the periods of maximum fertility.
In the vaginal discharge it is observed how it increases and its texture is increasingly solid and sticky to facilitate the arrival of the sperm to the ovum.
After the ovulation phase, the flow becomes less elastic again and its consistency is drier.
In the cases of women with irregular cycles due to different causes (polycystic ovaries, hormonal imbalances, diseases or medication) it is necessary to keep track of menstrual cycles to make an approximate calculation of ovulation periods.
Monitor your weight changes
It is very important to be at a healthy weight with a normal body mass index.
Underweight and obesity are our enemies and we cannot let them play in our field.
If we have weight problems we can always correct them through exercise and a healthy diet that helps us control our body and make us feel good, reducing the risk of suffering from diseases such as diabetes or hypertension.
During pregnancy, there is a tendency to take on a few extra kilos, so the moment before pregnancy is ideal to free ourselves from what is left over and be in good shape to live this process in a healthy and happy way.
Say no to tobacco
Tobacco and cigarette smoke are toxic highly damaging to the body, causing many diseases and among them lowering fertility.
The probability of abortion is much higher in smoking women, and they also tend to have complications during pregnancy, since babies are usually born with a lower weight than babies of non-smoking mothers.
On the other hand, children of smoking parents are twice as likely to suffer from respiratory diseases.
It is advisable to stay away from smoky places and places contaminated by tobacco.
Say yes to sport
Sport is a very beneficial ally for health, it helps us reduce stress and strengthen the muscles that will help us in conception and prepare us for the birth process.
Regular moderate exercise with your partner will take you away from the risks of obesity and disease and help you feel healthier and happier by increasing your serotonin production.
Eat a healthy and balanced diet
A healthy diet is the key to everything to be healthy and get pregnant.
The first thing to do is reduce the consumption of trans fats, since they do not benefit the body
Eat lots of fruits and vegetables, as they are rich in vitamins and minerals, essential nutrients when conceiving.
Foods rich in vitamin C such as citrus fruits, broccoli or tomatoes help to better absorb the iron that is essential in women who conceive.
Fatty acids (fish, sardines ...), calcium (dairy, cabbage, lettuce ...), iron (red meat, chicken, spinach), folic acid (lettuce, lentils, asparagus, peanuts ...) fiber (dates, spinach, artichokes ) and antioxidants (lemon, orange, garlic ...) are the protagonists that should be in our diet.
Check your basal temperature
The temperature must be controlled from the morning just when we wake up we must measure it with a thermometer, since it will indicate when we are in the process of ovulation.
The reliability index is variable because it depends on each woman and her menstrual cycle.
The spontaneity of sexual relations should be limited, since if we practice them a lot, we lose the quality of the sperm.
Try different sexual positions
There are a variety of sexual positions that will help us get pregnant.
In the first place we have the classic missionary posture, it consists of the man on top and the woman below. When lying on the back, the vagina is inclined towards the uterus helping the sperm that tries to reach the eggs.
It is advisable to place a pillow under the hips to lean more towards the uterus.
This position is one of the most monotonous but it is also one of the most advisable to get pregnant.
In second place we have the famous little dog or as it is commonly known "on all fours".
This position allows a deep penetration, so the sperm is very close to the cervix and the inflection of the woman makes the uterus more receptive.
Then we have the spoon. The man and the woman lie on the same side and he hugs her from behind, surrounding her body and making a penetration from behind. This position favors relaxation and encourages affection.
Know the importance of orgasm
Orgasm helps fertilization of the egg, as the uterus contracts and helps sperm reach the fallopian tubes.
In addition, they provide numerous benefits such as that it helps us sleep better, relaxes us, eliminates toxins and makes us feel good by improving our mood.
