Does anyone know if there are certain foods (or drinks) known to boost your fertility? On the flip side, is there anything that you should avoid eating or drinking that would make you less fertile?
I'm not talking about fertility medication, just natural food products or beverages.
GOLD / wonderful apricot / 22646 posts
The only thing I remember hearing about is drinking green tea to increase CM.
clementine / 861 posts
@artbee: That's I tip that I can definitely support. I love ice cream!
GOLD / cantaloupe / 6703 posts
I have read that consuming full-fat dairy can be a boost. Medicine related, you can also take robitussin as an expectorant and that will increase CM as well.
blogger / pomelo / 5361 posts
I'm reading a book called Before Your Pregnancy: A 90-day Guide; it has chapters about what to eat, what to avoid, etc. I'm not finished reading it, but I've found it interesting so far. Maybe see if your local library has or can get it. Also, the website Naturally Knocked Up has some good information.
grapefruit / 4187 posts
These are great tips so far! I am totally on board with the full fat iced cream - that's all I eat anyway since I feel like low fat and fat free ice cream tastes like chemicals.
@Mrs. Blue, I will check out that book and website too!
pomelo / 5228 posts
I'm going to take that as a reason to finish off the pint of B&Js I have tonight 
apricot / 498 posts
Don't take Benadryl 2 weeks prior or during your TWW because it can get in the way of implantation.
GOLD / wonderful coconut / 33402 posts
@artbee: if this was facebook I would totally like this!
clementine / 861 posts
@Mrs. Blue: I will definitely look for that book. Thank you for the info.
@Ms.SK: I've never heard about the Benadryl thing. Good to know!
blogger / pomelo / 5361 posts
@PBandBaseball: @Modern Daisy: The focus of the book is getting your body, environment, etc. ready for pregnancy. I skimmed some chapters, but I have found others to be very informative. I also like that it talks about how something effects both men and women's fertility and possible risks to a future baby. The book is focused not just on fertility but on all that you can do before conception for fertility, healthy pregnancy, and a healthy LO. Hope you can glean some helpful info!
grapefruit / 4187 posts
The website @Mrs. Blue recommended is super helpful! I finally got some info on caffeine and alcohol and its affects on hormone levels, something I've been wondering about for months. I consume both on a daily basis and have always wondered if it would affect my chances of getting pregnant and never got a straight or clear answer. It also has a ton of other tips about what foods to start eating and what to avoid. Thanks for the recommendation!
clementine / 773 posts
I ate full-fat ice cream the cycle I got pregnant. I'd like to believe that helped. Side note: I got a flavor I knew DH wouldn't eat so I would have it all to myself.
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