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What are the most common concerns when trying for a baby?


Watch our video with Zita West where she gives advice on the common concerns around trying to

Zita West

Zita West to get pregnant

There are numerous issues that countless couples face when they are trying for a baby, from how long it will take to get pregnant to ‘performance anxiety’ and the best age for conception.

One of the most common concerns is how long it takes to get pregnant. On average it takes around six months to a year but it’s not unusual for it to take longer. Keeping your stress levels in check, making sure you have a balanced diet and are not over or under weight can all help to ensure your baby making cells are healthy.

If you have any concerns about trying for a baby, from how long it will take to what nutrients are required for a healthy pregnancy, watch our video with Zita West, practicing midwife, acupuncturist and nutritional advisor who has teamed up with First Response to provide you with top tips and advice.

Watch the video here http://youtu.be/nlVjEFuCrqM


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When are women at their most fertile? Help plan conception ! Find out in our new video with Zita West


How to get to know your body when trying for a baby!

Zita West

Zita West

Watch our video with Zita West where she gives advice on pre conception planning as well as busting a few pregnancy myths

If you’ve decided to try for a baby you might feel ready emotionally, but is your body prepared for the task ahead? To boost your chances of a healthy pregnancy you need to fully understand your body and fulfil its needs with some preconception planning.

For most women your fertile time will be between day 10 and 18 of your cycle. This varies from month to month for each individual, but there are fertile signs you can look out for.

During a woman’s fertile time, regular sex is essential for conception. It is important for a woman to work out when her individual fertile time is, but if you choose not to do this then the more sex you have, the greater your chance of conception.
Contrary to common belief, the body has amazing ways to help sperm on its journey to the egg and there is no need to try gymnastic style sex positions to help sperm on its journey.
If you are trying to conceive or know someone who is, watch our video with Zita West who has teamed up with First Response to provide advice on how to get to know your body and work out when your most fertile time is.

You can watch the video here http://youtu.be/otLnpE5o_FA


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How to de-stress and relax when trying to have a baby! Watch our video with Zita West where she gives her advice to couples


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Zita West

Trying to conceive can be a stress in itself. But it’s important for you and your partner to stay relaxed during the whole process, as a woman under great stress is less likely to conceive as easily.
The increasing pressures of everyday life can result in a woman’s body secreting excessive amounts of stress hormones including adrenaline and cortisol. This can interfere with the secretion of female sex hormones and cause disruption to ovulation and the menstrual cycle.
And it’s not only women that need to keep stress levels in check. Feelings of stress in men can reduce the level of male hormones, negatively affecting libido and sperm production. The pressure to have sex at the ‘right time’ is an added stress for men and in many cases can lead to ‘performance anxiety’.
People will tell you to relax and let it happen, but how can you make simple changes to your routine to de-stress? Watch our video with leading fertility and pregnancy expert Zita West who is also a practicing midwife, acupuncturist and nutritional advisor. She has teamed up with First Response to gives her top dos and don’ts to help couples relax when trying for a baby.

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How can men boost their fertility? Watch our video with Zita West where she gives advice to men on simple lifestyle changes they can make to boost fertility


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Zita West

It’s easy for couples to focus solely on the woman’s health as they prepare for pregnancy; however, pre conception health is just as important for men.

The average sperm count should be 15 million or more per ml according to new guidelines. Low sperm count and mobility may be caused by a series of lifestyle factors and could affect a man’s chances of conceiving. There are several habits men need to be forming during these critical months of preparation, including increasing water intake, eating food rich in antioxidants also folic acid, and avoiding hot baths and tight pants as heat is damaging to sperm.

It is important for couples to remember that baby making is a team project so there’s absolutely no reason why your partner shouldn’t join you in eating better food, exercising more and doing things he enjoys to relieve stress, all of which will improve the health of his sperm and fertility. No one knows more about this than leading fertility and pregnancy expert Zita West who is also a practicing midwife, acupuncturist and nutritional advisor.

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How can diet and exercise help you conceive? Watch our video with Zita West where she gives advice on how diet, nutrition and exercise can play a key role in boosting your fertility


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Zita West

It’s well known that a good diet and exercise regime is important for a healthy pregnancy and for your baby’s growth. But believe it or not, paying attention to diet and exercise should also be a top priority even before you conceive.

From the very start you’ll be nourishing the egg and sperm cells that will become your baby, so following a sensible diet when you’re ‘trying’ is imperative.  Balancing your blood sugar by eating breakfast, having a diet rich in antioxidants and making sure you have plenty of vitamin D will all help to balance hormone levels and improve your fertility.

For both men and women, being overweight can affect your ability to conceive. So maintaining a healthy level of exercise not only keeps your weight down but helps with endorphin release, reduces stress, regulates your blood sugar levels, and promotes good circulation to the reproductive organs.

Balance is vital when it comes to both diet and exercise as being underweight can harm your fertility and men who do too much exercise could be impairing their sperm count; no one knows more about this than leading fertility and pregnancy expert Zita West who is also a practicing midwife, acupuncturist and nutritional advisor.

If you are trying to conceive or know someone who is, watch our video with Zita West who has teamed up with First Response to give advice on diet, nutrition and exercise fertility boosters.

You can watch the video here

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b92wVJwWXr4

Zita West is – who has been a midwife for 30 years and whose clients have included Kate Winslet, Stella McCartney and Sophie Wessex.