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Things to Avoid When Trying to Conceive

July 5, 2021

What to avoid when trying to conceive
There are so many pregnancy perks to look forward to, like wearing pretty but comfy clothes, taking lots of daytime naps, and having people give you all the attention! While that may sound great, you should know that you may need to give up some of your favorite indulgences to improve your chance of conceiving. This post highlights a list of food, activities, and behaviors that you should avoid while trying to start or grow your family.

Smoking

We already know the reasons you should not smoke: risk of lung cancer, heart disease, premature aging, gum disease … and the list goes on. But if you are trying to conceive, smoking can lead to infertility issues and pregnancy complications. Women who smoke can have difficulty becoming pregnant, and men who smoke can suffer impotence and a low sperm count.1

Caffeine

Call it a liquid comfort food, a daily habit, or even an addiction, but there is something so practical and yet so gratifying about sipping caffeinated beverages, hot or cold. However, studies have shown that drinking more than five cups of coffee a day is associated with decreased fertility. So while you are trying to conceive, it is wise to limit your caffeine intake. And when you do become pregnant, consuming more than two cups a day could increase your chance of miscarriage.2

Alcohol

You don’t have to skip the Girl’s Night Out soirees while trying to conceive, but do practice moderation when it comes to alcohol. Some research suggests that drinking more than two alcoholic beverages a day is associated with an increased risk of ovulation disorders.3

Exercising Too Much

If you exercise, you’ll have a better chance of conceiving quickly than someone who isn’t active. However, just like everything else, exercise should be done in moderation. Strenuous, high-intensity routines can increase the time it takes to become pregnant. Vigorous exercise and weight loss also can lead to missed periods.4

Junk food

Enjoying junk food or fast food every once in a while isn’t necessarily a fertility deal breaker, but some studies show that eating fast food frequently or regularly before you become pregnant can lead to obesity. It also can increase the time it takes to conceive. Healthy foods like fruits have been linked to improved fertility.5

With a little pre-planning and simple lifestyle changes, such as watching what you eat, exercising, and taking prenatal vitamins, you can create the optimal scenario for improving your chances of conceiving.

 

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION

WARNING: Accidental overdose of iron-containing products is a leading cause of fatal poisoning in children under 6. Keep this product out of reach of children. In case of accidental overdose, call a doctor or poison control center immediately.

WARNING: Ingestion of more than 3 grams of omega-3 fatty acids (such as DHA) per day has been shown to have potential antithrombotic effects, including an increased bleeding time and International Normalized Ratio (INR). Administration of omega-3 fatty acids should be avoided in patients taking anticoagulants and in those known to have an inherited or acquired predisposition to bleeding.

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION

WARNING: Accidental overdose of iron-containing products is a leading cause of fatal poisoning in children under 6. Keep this product out of reach of children. In case of accidental overdose, call a doctor or poison control center immediately.

WARNING: Ingestion of more than 3 grams of omega-3 fatty acids (such as DHA) per day has been shown to have potential antithrombotic effects, including an increased bleeding time and International Normalized Ratio (INR). Administration of omega-3 fatty acids should be avoided in patients taking anticoagulants and in those known to have an inherited or acquired predisposition to bleeding.

This site and its contents are an information resource only, and are neither intended to nor should be used in replacement of your doctor or other prescribing professional’s medical guidance, recommendations or advice. Neither this site nor its information should be used or relied upon for any diagnostic, medical, treatment, nutritional or other purpose. All aspects of pregnancy, including whether pregnancy is right for you, and the nourishment and care of your child, should be made with your doctor and other appropriate medical professional, and in consideration of your and your child’s particular medical history. Avion Pharmaceuticals, LLC (“Avion”) makes no representation, warranty or other undertaking that this site or its information are appropriate for you or your child’s specific needs or issues, and further expressly disclaims all damages, losses, injuries or liability whatsoever incurred or alleged to have been incurred in consequence of your reliance on the information on this site. Avion does not endorse any test, procedure, treatment, remedy, therapy, cure, nutritional regimen, method or other activity or undertaking that you and/or your doctor or other medical professional may elect or recommend. By visiting this site you agree to these terms and conditions and acknowledge that you have read and understand the same. These terms and conditions, together with any information on this site, may be amended, restated or otherwise changed from time to time and at any time by Avion within the sole, absolute and uncontrolled exercise of its discretion. You acknowledge and agree that Avion has no duty or obligation to keep you informed of any amendments to, restatements of or other changes to these terms and conditions or this site, and that you are solely and exclusively responsible for apprising yourself of the same.

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