That's great suchajem thanks. Nice to see the list of ladies waiting.
I take evening primrose oil capsules and it made me ovulate earlier this month.
I've been reading up on some stuff about conception from a book called- starts with the egg. It's about the science of egg quality etc.. Anyway, I've been noting key points down and thought you all may like to see my notes. You may already know all this but might be helpful.
Before conception- Multivitamin that includes folic acid,
B12 and vit B6 reduce risk of miscarriage and birth defects.
CoQ10- improves egg and embryo quality. (Ubiquinol form) - not suitable if you have type 2 diabetes) 200-300mg
Vit D- good hormone production.
Vit E- improves egg quality (not to use with aspirin)
Vit C-improves fertility
Reduce stress levels by gentle exercise, relaxation techniques.
Acupuncture for stimulating eggs and follicles. Helps with ovulation.
Cut down on carbohydrates which can cause high blood sugar and high insulin levels, these can decrease egg quality.
A Mediterranean diet is recommended with lots of fish.
The more alcohol you drink the less fertile you become.
Avoid caffeine
Foods to eat to boost fertility-
Vitamin packed vegetables- spinach, bell peppers, kale, broccoli,salad and greens.
Lean protein- fish, chicken,lean meat, beans and legumes.
Healthy fats- olive oil,avocado and nuts.
Unrefined carbs- quinoa,wild rice,buckwheat,bran cereal.
Berries
Sweet potato, squash,& carrots