Fertility Denver

Is it just me or does it seem that there is an overwhelming amount of factors that play a role in becoming pregnant? Many of us, while growing up, were told, "Don't have sex. You will get pregnant!" Like it's that easy. Well, for some, it may be and for others, it can take a little time. One factor that can affect our level of fertility is food, and in our "Fast Food Nation", it is not hard to believe. Doctors recommend maintaining a healthy diet, and maybe even including and excluding certain foods from your diet to increase your chances of becoming pregnant. Why not try changing your diet for the better? With the high price of modern fertility treatments, it seems like a no-brainer to try this inexpensive and all natural method.

The article below discuses some foods in particular that can aid pregnancy. The article was posted on the Healthy Living website and is written by Laurie Pawlik-Kienlen, a full-time freelance writer.

The Fertility Diet: Natural Ways to Increase Your Chances of Getting Pregnant

by LauriePK, on Wed Jan 7, 2009 6:03am PST

Pulling Down The Moon, a holistic treatment center for infertility, has announced that a fertility specific diet, based on the top five good and bad foods for fertility, can increase the chances of women getting pregnant. “Research shows certain foods can regulate the hormones that effect egg production,” says Tami Quinn, director and co-founder of Pulling Down The Moon. She adds that scientifically, nutrition is one of the quickest ways to maximize fertility.

Based on combined research, Pulling Down The Moon offers the following fertility diet information - natural ways to increase your chances of getting pregnant. For more in-depth information, read books such as The Fertility Diet.

The Fertility Diet: Natural Ways to Increase Your Chances of Getting Pregnant

Oysters - The rumor of oysters being an aphrodisiac has some truth, oysters have the highest zinc content of any food and are a food that will make you frisky. This is an effective part of a fertility diet, and my naturally increase your chances of getting pregnant.

Yams -Rich in folate, vitamin C and B6, these tubers from the Diascorea family contain a substance similar to progesterone that can stimulate the ovaries to release more than one egg each month.

Cruciferous Vegetables -This family of vegetables including broccoli, cauliflower, brussel sprouts, cabbage and more contain a substance called indole-3-carbinol that regulates estrogen metabolism, helping to convert “bad” estrogens into “good” ones.

Nuts and Seeds - Foods such as almonds, flax, walnuts, and pumpkin are a great source of essential fatty acids. The omega 3 and omega 6 fatty acids are not only hormone regulators, but are also part of the structure of cell membranes, body tissue, and brain development of the fetus.

Berries -Fruits and berries are rated the highest in antioxidant content among foods. The body is susceptible to oxidative damage and antioxidants prevent cell damage and aging, including protecting precious eggs and sperm. Since many women are delaying their childbearing years, protecting egg cells from the aging process is key for increased rates of conception

Pulling Down The Moon also notes that the following foods aren’t part of a fertility diet, and won’t increase your chances of getting pregnant.

Fried foods and saturated fats - Studies have shown that the majority of eggs fertilized through IVF had cell membranes composed of healthy fats. Meanwhile, others that did not fertilize had cell membranes composed of mostly saturated fats. High fat foods and refined sugars/processed foods are minimally nutritious and often add extra pounds that can impact fertility.

Non-organic foods - In particular, dairies and meats quite often contain pesticides and hormones that can disrupt a woman’s delicate hormonal balance and endocrine system.

With fertility rates declining, more couples are seeking these natural ways to help double their chances of conception and with increasing amounts of scientific evidence showing the safety and effectiveness of holistic treatments, many doctors are now embracing this approach, making ICF (Integrative Care for Fertility) the new standard of care for fertility.

Caffeine and alcohol. If you’re trying to get pregnant, avoid caffeine and alcohol as much as possible - as tempting as they are, they aren’t part of a fertility diet.

Pulling Down The Moon was founded in 2002 by women who were yoga teachers, business women and former fertility patients; women who understood the physical, emotional, psychological and spiritual challenges of infertility treatments.