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Foods to Eat When Trying to Get Pregnant

September 28, 2010 by ModernMom Staff Leave a Comment

When you finally decide that you are ready to expand your family, you will likely want to do so with ease. While nothing can make you sure to conceive, there are some foods that may provide fertility enhancement and perhaps expedite your baby-making process. Many of these foods not only encourage your body to make room for baby, but also ensure that you are healthy and ready to promote a fetus’ growth once you do become pregnant.

Organic Foods

Pesticides commonly found in inorganic fruits and vegetables often lead to infertility reports WebMD. If you are in the midst of baby-making efforts, switching to organic foods may be a wise choice. While organic foods are more expensive, eating them ensures that you get your needed nutrient intake without downing pesticide additives that could lead to fertility problems.

Fruits and Vegetables

Consider your personal health. As WebMD reports, obesity is a major blocker of fertility. Instead of high calorie-low-nutrient foods, integrate more fruits and vegetables into your diet. Try to eat as many leafy green vegetables as possible as these super veggies provide antioxidants and are vitamin-rich.

Whole Grains

Whole grains provide high-octane fuel for your body. These hearty foods stick with you and provide a lean way to stay full longer. Diets rich in whole grains aren’t just good for the eater, but could also lead to enhanced fertility and weight loss, reports KidsHealth.org. Try whole-grain cereals, hearty breads and whole-grain pastas while trying to jump-start your pregnancy efforts.

Calcium-Rich Foods

Calcium is vital to a healthy pregnancy, reports KidsHealth.org. When beginning your pregnancy attempts, you should ramp up your intake of this nutrient as doing so can make your body more ready to support pregnancy. Drinking milk, finishing off meals with yogurt or snacking on reduced-fat ice cream are easy ways to increase your calcium intake.

Caffeine-Free Beverages

If you depend upon caffeine to make it through the day, you may want to work on kicking this dependency. As BabyHopes.com reports, caffeine is thought to inhibit ovulation. Trade in your regular caffeine drinks for decaf coffee, tea and sodas.

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