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Despite what you and your partner may think, if you are both relatively healthy, you have about a 20% chance to have a child, when not using any form of birth control. And it is not a small number either, considering that the only time conception is possible is around ovulation, which is a relatively small window of opportunity. 

Therefore, it makes perfect sense for women to consider ways of boosting ovulation and naturally increasing fertility. It is important to point out that many of the lifestyle changes that improve health also improve ovulation and minimise the chance of ovulation infertility. Here are a few tips in that regard: 

• Adopting a pro-fertility diet – a pro-fertility diet strives to work on nutrition in a way that prevents ovulatory infertility. Diet has a significant impact on a person’s overall reproductive health. That is why it is very important to undertake a lifestyle change to support this good way of eating. One of the main principles to follow is to prioritise good carbohydrates (antioxidant-rich vegetables and fruits, whole grains) over bad carbohydrates (refined sugar, processed food). It is also a good idea to minimise trans fats and include more Omega-3 fatty acids in the diet. Eating less red meat and replacing it with plant protein can have a beneficial effect on hormone levels. 
  
  
• Keeping a healthy weight – being underweight or overweight can interrupt the regularity of menstrual cycles and throw off ovulation. In some cases, it can even stop it. IVF has a much lower success rate for women who are overweight, not to mention it increases the odds of miscarriage. According to fertility experts, the best zone to be in the body mass index is anywhere between 20 and 24. And sometimes it takes minor changes to get there. 
  
  
• Increase physical exercise – it is important to point out that physical exercise is the quintessence of good health. However, going to the excess is never a good idea. However, for women who are not into sports, it is always a good idea to start a daily exercise plan. It should involve medium=intensity workouts, including cardio, like walking, running or cycling. 
  
  
• Mindful of the drinks – a lot of women wonder what is best to drink, in regards to improving one’s chances of conception. And while it is always the case against excessive caffeine and alcohol intake, it should also be pointed out that soda is not ideal too. According to certain studies, women consuming more than 2 caffeinated sodas per day were 50% more likely to develop ovulatory infertility. Ditching soda and switching to water with lemon or lime is by far the better option for any woman. Another drink that is much better than soda is whole milk. Full-fat dairy milk decreases the odds of ovulatory infertility, although it is important to bear in mind it is a highly caloric drink. 
  
  
• Upgrading prenatal vitamins – for women trying to conceive, it is important to consider any micronutrient deficiencies. That is because pregnancy and conception demand more from the body in terms of nutrients. Folic acid is one of the supplements that can improve ovulation. Iron, magnesium and multivitamins are also recommended, as long as the proper consultation with an expert has been made. 
  
  

All of these recommendations are simple enough and easy to implement for women trying to boost their ovulation and fertility naturally. It is important to always seek expert advice on further intervention, to ensure good health and conception. 

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