| If you are reading this, you really want to have a | | | | things that you can do for yourself is to release that |
| baby. And at some point, you feel like you might try | | | | burden. Reducing the stress in your life can improve |
| almost anything to become pregnant and bring home | | | | your overall general health and well-being. De-stressing |
| a healthy baby. That's perfectly normal. But before | | | | can even greatly boost your fertility and increase the |
| embarking on lots of uncomfortable and expensive | | | | chance to get pregnant. |
| procedures, doesn't it make sense to first try to | | | | Hard scientific data is lacking, but some clinics claim to |
| maximize your fertility naturally? This situation doesn't | | | | have increased fertility rates with meditation, yoga, |
| apply to all women, for various personal reasons. | | | | visualization, and relaxation techniques. We may not |
| However, most women prefer to try a natural | | | | completely understand how it works, but many |
| approach to fertility, at least initially | | | | health care providers believe that an important mind |
| De-stressing your life is easier said than done. The | | | | and body connection exists. Why not try it out and |
| emotional stress of family, work, and daily chores can | | | | reap the benefits? You may want to enroll in a yoga |
| be taxing on anyone. When you add fertility issues | | | | or meditation class. Perhaps you could try something |
| into the mix, your stress levels may go off the | | | | as simple as a deep breathing relaxation exercise |
| charts. | | | | each day. Some women find comfort in quiet time |
| Stress may be the cause of migraine headaches, | | | | and prayer. Other women enjoy the interaction of a |
| backaches, ulcers, and a host of other common | | | | support group or learn stress-management |
| physical ailments. Is it any wonder that stress might | | | | techniques from a trained counselor. |
| also interfere with the reproductive process? Stress | | | | Whatever you choose, reducing the stress in your |
| can cause you to stop ovulating and your menstrual | | | | life will undoubtedly improve your quality of life. And it |
| periods to become irregular. | | | | just may boost your fertility as well. |
| Recognize stress for what it is. One of the best | | | | |