10 Common Mistakes Couples Make While Trying to Conceive
6. Thinking it is all about positions
It isn’t about positions even though couples love to fret about it. Positioning is one of the least important factors when it comes to the odds of the woman getting pregnant. Thinking you are getting the position wrong is not ideal especially when you may need to consult the doctor for other reasons.
7. Hanging on to bad habits
Fertility will be affected by a lot of factors. It is important to have a balanced diet and avoid being too thin or too obese. It is important to avoid caffeine and artificial sweeteners too. Staying in the best of health improves chances of conception.
8. Using lubricants
Although it makes sex less painful it should be noted that some lubricants actually impede sperm. So, one should avoid using them or use sperm friendly lubricants. In fact, lubricants are not designed for sperm transportation and hence will actually slow them down. Women do have a natural lubricant, the cervical fluid that is stretchy and actually helps in carrying the sperms to the eggs while also nourishing them.
9. Wrong inferences of fertile signs
Picking the wrong fertile window based on incorrect inferences is another common mistake. For example, some women go through ovulation pain which might be confused with mid-cycle pain. So, women might be confused about the precise ovulation timing. There could be multiple episodes of fertile mucus, although egg white cervical mucus indicates high fertility. So, couples usually get it wrong if they are trying to conceive only on one or two days of the cycle.
10. Ignoring other health conditions
If either one in the couple has other health issues or suffers from diabetes, thyroid disorder and other such conditions, it is important to consult a doctor. Along with ideal weight, ideal health is also a big factor when the couple is trying to conceive. So, in cases where one of the two isn’t in prime health, a doctor’s advice has to be taken.
