Tis the season of spring when thoughts turn to the weather warming, the day becoming longer and new life blooming all around us. For many people, they yearn for new life to begin–within them. For those women and their partners who are attempting to become pregnant the following tips, brought to you by Dr. Ben Kim, may be vitally helpful.

Strive to Be at a Healthy Weight for Your Structure

According to The Nurses’ Health Study, a body mass index (BMI) between 20 and 24 allows for your best chance of getting pregnant. To calculate your current BMI, use the simple BMI tool found here.

Use the Fertility Awareness Method to Time Intercourse

Ensure Nutritional Excellence

The most essential ways to ensure nutritional excellence are:

1. Eat mainly plant-based foods.
2. Eat healthy fats; avoid unhealthy fats like:

Avocados
Olives and olive oil
Coconut and coconut oil.
Fresh, unroasted nuts and seeds (about a handful per day)
Healthy fish
Organic eggs

3. Eat foods that are naturally abundant in complex and simple carbohydrates; avoid foods that are rich in heavily processed carbohydrates.

4. Ensure adequate intake of folate and nonheme iron (found in legumes, vegetables, fruits, and plant-based, whole food nutritional supplements)

Work at Feeling Emotionally Balanced

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