{"id":106822,"date":"2021-07-24T10:04:00","date_gmt":"2021-07-24T08:04:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ivi-fertility.com\/?p=106822"},"modified":"2022-04-12T17:35:13","modified_gmt":"2022-04-12T15:35:13","slug":"trying-to-conceive","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ivi-fertility.com\/blog\/trying-to-conceive\/","title":{"rendered":"Precautions after ovulation when trying to conceive"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>When you\u2019re <strong>trying to get pregnant<\/strong>, you\u2019re sure to know roughly, if not exactly, when you are due to ovulate. You\u2019re probably also already aware that the <strong>best time to conceive<\/strong> is the few days before, the day that you ovulate and the day after. This is because, odd as it may seem, sperm live longer in the body than your eggs, which only remain viable for around 48 hours. Given this short window of opportunity, you naturally don\u2019t want to spoil your chances by doing the wrong things. What are your most sensible <strong>precautions after ovulation when you\u2019re trying to conceive? <\/strong>It is not necessary that you stop doing your normal life but there are a few positive actions you can take that certainly can help. These revolve around sex, nutrition, and the avoidance of potentially harmful habits.<\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_68_1 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/ivi-fertility.com\/blog\/trying-to-conceive\/#Sex_after_ovulation\" title=\"Sex after ovulation\">Sex after ovulation<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/ivi-fertility.com\/blog\/trying-to-conceive\/#Nutrition_before_and_during_early_pregnancy\" title=\"Nutrition before and during early pregnancy\">Nutrition before and during early pregnancy<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/ivi-fertility.com\/blog\/trying-to-conceive\/#Avoiding_harmful_habits_to_stay_healthy\" title=\"Avoiding harmful habits to stay healthy\">Avoiding harmful habits to stay healthy<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/ivi-fertility.com\/blog\/trying-to-conceive\/#Contacting_IVI\" title=\"Contacting IVI\">Contacting IVI<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Sex_after_ovulation\"><\/span>Sex after ovulation<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>It goes without saying that you need to have <a href=\"https:\/\/ivi-fertility.com\/blog\/can-you-get-pregnant-after-ovulation\/\">regular sex around the time of ovulation<\/a>. There is also a theory that the presence of sperm is beneficial to the process of implantation if you have conceived. Remember as well that the day after ovulation is one of the best days for the chance of conception, so there\u2019s no need to stop having sex, and in fact every reason to carry on. Research has also found that regular sex is beneficial for the health of sperm. So even outside your ovulation \u2018prime time\u2019 it\u2019s a good idea to have regular sex rather than strictly timing intercourse around your reproductive cycle. So, concerning precautions after ovulation when trying to conceive, sex is always a good recommandation.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Nutrition_before_and_during_early_pregnancy\"><\/span>Nutrition before and during early pregnancy<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If we talk about precautions after ovulation when trying to conceive, the best is to care for yourself to support your hoped-for pregnancy. Good nutrition is a very important part of this. If you\u2019re not already following the healthiest diet that you possibly can, now is absolutely the time to start. When you\u2019re trying to conceive, it\u2019s worth paying particular attention to a few significant food groups:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Leafy green vegetables<\/strong>, including cabbage, kale, spring greens, broccoli and Brussels sprouts. These are all reasonably good natural sources of folic acid. Anyway, since it can be difficult to ensure you\u2019re getting enough of this essential vitamin during the early days of pregnancy, it is always advisable to take a supplement of at least 400 to 600 mcg. Don\u2019t wait until you know if you are pregnant, this is an essential preparation before you even start to try.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Milk, yoghurt and cheese<\/strong> are valuable sources of protein and calcium. This mineral is one of the nutrients that maintains the smooth functioning of your reproductive system. If levels are low when you become pregnant, the necessary calcium is drawn from your bones to meet the baby\u2019s needs and this could raise your risk of osteoporosis in the future.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Seafood, grass-fed beef and nuts <\/strong>are good sources of omega-3 fatty acids. These are essential for maintaining the balance of ovulation-controlling hormones and keeping a good blood supply to the reproductive organs.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Wholemeal grains, fruit and vegetables <\/strong>supply you with plenty of fibre. This is good for your overall health and weight control because you feel full for longer with these whole, rather than processed, foods. A 2016 study also suggested that a diet high in fibre can reduce your risk of gestational diabetes.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Avoiding_harmful_habits_to_stay_healthy\"><\/span>Avoiding harmful habits to stay healthy<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>To give yourself the best chance of conceiving and maintaining a healthy pregnancy, it\u2019s just as important to avoid harmful habits as it is to have a good diet. You are almost certainly aware of the main culprits, but it\u2019s worth reiterating the importance of avoiding alcohol and smoking when you\u2019re pregnant or <strong>trying to get pregnant<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>If there\u2019s any chance at all that you have conceived, you should avoid alcohol completely. It can cause significant damages in the very early stages of foetal development.<\/li>\n<li>Smoking not only damages your fertility, making it less likely you will become pregnant. It can also increase the risk of miscarriage. In addition, it raises the risks of your baby being underweight at birth, birth defects and other longer term health problems.<\/li>\n<li>Caffeine in moderation is unlikely to be a problem during pregnancy. However, it\u2019s a wise precaution to cut back if you\u2019re a big coffee drinker, and to avoid sugary caffeinated \u2018energy\u2019 drinks as well. Too much caffeine can slightly raise the risk of miscarriage. It\u2019s best to stick to a maximum of 200 milligrams of caffeine a day. This is roughly the amount you would get from one medium-sized mug of coffee.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Contacting_IVI\"><\/span>Contacting IVI<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If you\u2019re <strong>trying to get pregnant<\/strong>, each monthly cycle can seem like an eternity until your fertile time comes around again. Try not to focus on it too much and try not to worry until you\u2019ve been trying for a year, or six months if you\u2019re over 35. If you decide you need some help and advice, <a href=\"https:\/\/ivi-fertility.com\/ask-for-an-appointment\/\">contact us at IVI<\/a>. You can browse our website to see the range of <a href=\"https:\/\/ivi-fertility.com\/assisted-reproduction-treatments\/\">treatments and services<\/a> available. <a href=\"https:\/\/ivi-fertility.com\/faqs\/success-rates\/\">Take a look aswell at our success rates<\/a>. They will give you confidence that, if you have a fertility problem, there\u2019s an excellent chance we can help.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"When you\u2019re trying to get pregnant, you\u2019re sure to know roughly, if not exactly, when you are due to ovulate. You\u2019re probably also already aware that the best time to conceive is the few days before, the day that you ovulate and the day after. 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