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15 Best Home Remedies to Help You Get Pregnant
Giving birth to a baby is one of the most satisfying and ecstatic feelings for a woman. Where some women get pregnant easily, others may have to wait a little longer to get pregnant. However, if you and your spouse have decided to take a plunge into parenthood, and want it to happen soon, then this article may help you. We shall discuss various home remedial measures that may help you get pregnant and fulfil your dream of becoming parents. Though there are no full-proof home remedies to conceive, the following ways may help you to conceive faster.
15 Natural Ways to Conceive Faster
There are a number of factors that need to be taken care of when you are trying to conceive, such as your ovulation, your partner’s sperm quality, and your lifestyle and diet. If you are trying to get pregnant, the following natural ways may be helpful:
1. Dates
Dates are a rich source of vitamin, A, B, E, iron, and other essential minerals. Dates are power-packed with nutrients that may help you in conceiving and also during pregnancy. Grind 10-12 dates (seedless) with two spoons of coriander roots. You may add this paste to a cup of cow’s milk and boil it. Take this mixture for a week after your period gets over for improving fertility.
2. Pomegranate
Pomegranates are very effective in increasing blood flow to the pelvic region. They are said to increase female fertility and also help in thickening the uterine lining which reduces the chances of miscarriage. Take equal amounts of the bark of the pomegranate tree and seeds and make powder. Take half a teaspoon of this powder daily for a few weeks.
3. Maca Root
Maca root is extremely beneficial in treating infertility in both women and men. This root is beneficial for balancing the hormonal levels of the body, thus improving fertility. You may take half a teaspoon of maca root powder with a cup of warm water or milk. Take maca root powder for a few months but avoid it once you get pregnant.
4. Vitamin D
Lack of vitamin D in your body may lead to infertility and miscarriage. Therefore it is of utmost importance that you spike up your body’s vitamin D requirements. Many scientific research have shown the adverse impact of vitamin D deficiency on female fertility. The best way to get vitamin D is by basking in the early morning sunlight for 10 minutes, or you can even eat vitamin D rich foods such as egg yolk and cheese.
5. Cinnamon
This wondrous spice helps in better functioning of the female ovaries and thus helps in warding off infertility. It is used in the treatment of polycystic ovarian syndrome or PCOS, which is one of the prime reasons of infertility in women. You may add a teaspoon of cinnamon powder in a cup of warm water and drink this tea for a few months.
6. Banyan Tree Roots
Banyan tree roots have been one of the effective home remedies for conceiving. You may take the Banyan tree root's powder with warm milk, for three consecutive days after your period finishes. You may follow this procedure for a couple of months to see the results.
7. Garlic
One of the effective natural remedies to get pregnant is by eating garlic. Garlic is known for improving fertility in women. You may take four to five cloves of garlic and chew it. Drink a glass of warm milk after chewing the garlic cloves. Follow this routine regularly in winter months to improve fertility.
8. Alum
Alum works as one of the greatest home remedies to get pregnant fast. If your periods are regular but you are facing difficulty in getting pregnant, alum is your solution. You may take a small piece of alum and cover it with cotton. Insert it into your vagina at night. Follow this routine till the cotton comes out clean (without any milky layer on the cotton). The absence of white layer is a sign that you are ready to get pregnant.
9. Nutmeg
This spice is beneficial in enhancing female fertility. You may include nutmeg in your diet to increase your chances of getting pregnant. You may take equal amounts of nutmeg powder and sugar powder (approximately 3 grams each) and take it with one cup milk (preferably cow’s milk) during your periods.
10. Rock Salt
You can use rock salt to increase your chances of getting pregnant. Rock salt is very effective in fighting infertility in women. You may take a spoonful of rock salt and soak it in 750 ml water. Drink this water early in the morning (before sunrise) for three to six months to see the results.
11. Mustard Paste
You may increase your chances of getting pregnant by following this simple and easy home remedy. You may effectively add mustard paste to your everyday diet after the fourth day of your menstrual cycle. Mustard is very effective in enhancing fertility in women. But don't overdo it.
12. Holy Basil
Holy basil has been used to cure various medical ailments and health conditions. Consumption of holy basil has also proved effective in curing female infertility. Few leaves of holy basil (three to four) can be chewed daily, followed by a glass of milk to improve your chances of getting pregnant. Alternatively, the seeds of basil can be eaten to enhance fertility.
13. Fennel and Rose Petals
If yoga and exercise is something that you cannot follow to increase your chances of getting pregnant, then you may consume fennel and rose petal to improve your fertility. Mix 10 grams fennel and 50 grams of rose jam and take this mixture every night with warm milk (cow’s milk).
14. Chaste Berry
Chaste berry is very beneficial for women who battle with hormonal imbalance. The increased prolactin levels in the body due to hormonal imbalance may lead to infertility. Consumption of chaste berry helps to combat PCOS and improves the ovulation. Take a spoonful of dried chaste berry and infuse it for ten minutes in boiling water. Drink this tea once a day for a few weeks for enhancing fertility.
15. Fennel and Butter
This combination is ideal to improve fertility in women who are overweight or heavy. You may take fennel powder (approximately 6 grams) and mix it with two parts of pure butter and consume this mixture for three to four months.
All the above-mentioned home remedial measures are effective in improving your chances of getting pregnant. You may try these home remedies to get pregnant with irregular periods also. However, it is suggested to consult your doctor before adopting any home remedies to enhance your fertility.
Additional Tips to Keep in Mind
Apart from the above-mentioned natural remedies, the following tips may also help in getting you pregnant:
1. Limit Your Caffeine Intake
Consuming more amounts of caffeine hinders the absorption of iron in the blood, and it may also cause dehydration. Collectively all these things may lead to infertility issues in women. This may cause problems in conceiving and may pose the risk of miscarriage or preterm labour.
2. Avoid Sugar
Sugar is one of the fatal forms of carbohydrates. Eating more than required amounts of sugar may lead to disrupted insulin levels in the body. The high carbohydrate-rich diet creates insulin resistance in the body and may cause problems if you are planning to conceive. Switch to natural sweeteners or fruits as a healthy substitute for sugar.
3. Drink Adequate Water
You should drink adequate water if you are planning to have a baby. Water not only keeps the uterus healthy, but it also helps in increasing cervical mucus. The sperms attach better to the thickened cervical mucus and help you in getting pregnant.
4. Be Healthy and Fit
It is very important to exercise every day. If you are obese or overweight, it will be a good idea to lose some weight as it would improve your chances of getting pregnant. However, If you are underweight, then you may have problems with the ovulation. Maintain a healthy and fit body as it improves your chances of getting pregnant.
5. Sleep Well
It is very important that you sleep well, for the proper functioning of all your internal organs. Irregular or erratic sleeping habits may take a toll on your hormones. The disrupted hormonal balance may lead to problems in conception.
6. Keep Stress Away
Stress may lead to many health complications and problems in conceiving is one of them. The increased levels of stress may impact the hormones that are responsible for releasing the egg from the ovaries. Therefore, stress may lead to delayed ovulation or no ovulation at all.
7. Quit Smoking
Women who smoke may take longer to conceive than women who do not smoke. Also, a pregnant woman who smokes is at great risk of delivering a baby with genetic abnormalities.
8. Do Not Consume Alcohol
Alcohol consumption may lead to irregular menstrual cycles, ovulation problems, and disrupted hormonal levels. All this may lead to complications if you are planning to get pregnant.
You may benefit from the above-mentioned tips if you want to get pregnant. However, it is recommended that you seek your doctor’s advice before making any dietary or lifestyle changes.
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Five Tips to Having a Well-mannered Kid in a Restaurant
Anniversary, birthday, a random day out – all can be the reasons to dine out with your family. But as a parent, this is probably one of those nightmarish moments that few of us always try to steer clear of. Dining out with children, however, can be managed to make it an evening to remember – that to for the right reasons.
If there is one thing that most of the parents miss from the pre-baby days, is eating at a restaurant without the mortal fear of the deadly wail striking out at any time. Here are some tricks from the seasoned players who have lived to tell the tale of their victory.
Picking the Restaurant
Work with your little one to know what kind of food does she feel up to. It’s easier to have her co-operation when she knows she has chosen the place, cuisine or something important. Each member can take turns in choosing a place.
Once she has expressed her wish on the cuisine, look at your options and pick a place that is child-friendly, such as having some table-top puzzles, games or place to lounge in. In fact, make sure of the amenities by calling up the restaurant before paying a visit and also make a reservation beforehand. Let them know you have a child with you and hence, you would not like to wait.
Remember, fine dining restaurants are a no-no for kids. The average experience time – from arriving to getting out is at least an hour and a half – and it will be very difficult to keep a preschooler occupied for that long. So, choose wisely!
Playing Captain Explorer
Once you are at a restaurant, block your table and place your order. NEVER make the mistake of being seated at the table while waiting for the food to arrive. This gets the kids impatient and worked up. So, take that time to explore the place, the surroundings – a fish tank, the paintings, etc. Time will pass quicker.
Involve your Child
Ask the little one to go through the menu and choose what she would like to eat. But, make sure she knows that her opinion counts, and she gets what she wants. All this adds to the excitement when the dish finally arrives. As far as possible, keep it multiple dishes with smaller portion sizes or dishes that can be shared with all. That way, you keep the momentum going through the meal. Work in tandem with your table attendant to work this out.
Santa’s Bag
Do not forget to pack this – herein may lie your lifeline for the evening. Her favorite toy, a book to read, some papers to draw on, can all jointly do wonders for your daughter if all your research about picking up the right restaurant goes to naught.
Portion Sizes
Ask the attendant or the chef to keep the portion sizes right. Having large portion sizes will lead to unnecessary table discussions about completing the food on the plate, thus fraying up nerves.
Under no circumstances should you lose your cool or scream at the child in a restaurant. That will make her even more rebellious. Most online groups will have at least a few moms fretting about the fear of being ‘that’ mom whose kid wails out loud in the middle of a quiet restaurant. However, kids are not irrational beings (umm, for the most part that is!). They just want things their way – don’t we all? So, go ahead and make that much-awaited reservation. Happy dining! Read more
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Those dreadful days are unimaginable for me and my baby. We brought our little baby, who was in NICU for 11 days, to our clean house. I promised myself that I will protect her, take care of her and will never let her go through the pain she suffered in NICU, ever again. Everything was going well and the month of June started. She was just over a month old but as per a preterm baby growth calculation, her age was equal to 9 months. We were staying in the rented house. As it was rainy season now, fungus started to form. We were having pretty good a schedule. She was comfortably having a good night sleep. During the month of July, fungus in the house was all over the wall. The black mould was terrifying. My baby was struggling to breath. Night time was scary, she was not taking her naps and she was grunting sometimes. She was crying continuously but I could not understand the reason for her uncomfortable feeling.
I tried to console her and put her to sleep. I used to put medicine for colic but it was of no use. We went to the doctor the next day. The doctor said that the baby is absolutely fine, but he suggested for saline nebulization. After nebulization, she used to feel comfortable. My mother-in-law observed that my baby was playing happily and cheerfully whenever we brought her outside the home. This happened several times. For almost one week she was very uncomfortable and we both had very scary and sleepless nights. We were visiting the doctor almost once in 5 days.
We also took opinions from other doctors but that didn't help either. We told the same thing that she is happy and comfortable outside the home but very unhappy and cranky inside the home. Then the doctor said let us admit you with the baby and keep her under observation, we were ready for that. He thought for a second and asked about our house building and about ventilation. When we said about the mould, then he caught the culprit! The doctor suggested changing the home as it was causing this big problem. My husband was initially not ready as he was thinking about his transfer but later on, seeing me with that red swollen sleepless eyes and our baby suffering to breathe, he gave in. The day we shifted, my baby had a good night sleep.
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Indian Mom's Empty Nest - Bringing Up My Baby Each Day!
With a busy schedule and daily routine, we sometimes miss out on the most elaborate happenings around us every day. One of them being, our little ones growing up. Somewhere in our minds change is never a constant, especially when it comes to our children. We keep nudging reality and believe change will happen, but eventually. But with each new experience with my toddler I am learning I am so wrong.
A small teaser of my son growing up equipped with individual thoughts and feelings was thrown at me while I was sneaking out to work this morning. Amidst my daily attempt of slipping out to work, while my little one is diverted by my mom or dad, I heard my little one scream out a ‘Bye Mumma.’ It was a simple and subtle stop to all my morning drama. It was like him telling me, "Oh come on ma! I will see you in the evening, now stop all the drama please."
I remember standing there in the moment both shocked and surprised as to how so often we underestimate the smartness of our little ones. How we just ignore the fact that they might be growing up to be wiser every new day. All the way to my work the one thought I could not omit from my mind was the clarity with which my little one had accepted the fact that his mom had to leave for work with no excuses attached. Trust a mother’s heart that though at one point is proud that her child is getting smarter on the other side sulks thinking he may not need her as much anymore.
We often read about the ‘Empty nest’ syndrome hitting moms as their kids go to college or join work in another city. But I would like to differ. I think for a mother the nest gets emptied at a certain level with every little milestone of her child. I am all for instilling independence in children from a small age, but there are no two ways to a mother’ heart and an Indian mother’s heart at that.
Right from the time her little one leaves the crib, or shifts to another bed and room, the first time she drops him at pre-school, his first trip, excursion, night stay away from her, the idea of her child needing her a little less than before is slightly traumatic. As a mother, I think I now know the reason behind my mother’s abrupt calls during my college years, shopping sprees and even birthdays where she had to be the first one to wish me.What annoyed me a little back then makes so much more sense today. So here’s to all mothers who are bringing up their babies, hug them a little extra, tell them an extra story, spend a few more minutes with them in the park or get them to talk a little more about their day. Because no matter how much time you are spending with them each day, time with them is running out. And it might just soon be time for the nest to be empty.
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Q. Hello I had missed my period for April month and today I have done home test with prega news and result is negative. Am experiencing light brown spotting today and back pain and stomach pain. Is it ok to have missed period for over a month and what does that mean am i pregnant or my period is about to come. Iam bit worried about this please do help me.
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