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Fertility Boosters
6 Things You Might Have Overlooked
By Gena Hymowech
you have it. The rear-entry position is thought to increase pregnancy rates in women with a tipped uterus. What do you do if this position is uncomfortable or undesirable? Lay on your belly for 10 to 15 minutes after sex, says Dr. Schinfeld.
If you're overweight, shedding some pounds can help you get pregnant. Just ask Haley Morris.
When she was trying to conceive her first child, she was told she had polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS), a condition that negatively affects ovulation. Haley was surprised to learn her PCOS was affected by weight. "I never heard of weight-related infertility until I tried to get pregnant," she says.
Haley tried to slim down naturally, but didn't have much luck. "A reproductive endocrinologist sent me to a nutritionist," she says. "I tried to lose weight with the nutritionist for over six months. I managed to lose around 30 pounds, but gained it back."
Haley was beginning to think she'd never conceive. She had heard of weight-loss surgery before, but knew she couldn't afford it. When she learned it could be fully covered by insurance, she decided to give it a shot. It was a smart move: Shortly after the surgery, she conceived.
