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Making the decision to have children is sometimes easier than getting pregnant. According to research or other evidence, the following self-care steps may be helpful.
- Stop smoking
Kick the habit now to improve your chances of getting pregnant
- Abstain from alcohol
Avoid drinking alcoholic beverages to double your potential for conception
- Cut the caffeine
Stop drinking coffee and tea, and avoid other caffeinated products
- Get to know propolis
This natural substance may improve the likelihood of pregnancy; take 500 mg twice a day
- See a specialist
Consult with a fertility expert to find out if there is a medical reason for your infertility
Also indexed as:
- female infertility,
- infertile women
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