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The Definitive Guide When Trying to Conceive

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Mind, Attitude &

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Family Planning, Cycles &

Intercourse

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ContentsFertili-Plus Conception Framework: The Definitive Guide When Trying to Conceive

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Contents

• Introduction 3

• Step I - Mind, Attitude & Stress 4

• Step II - Sleep, Rest & Recuperation 10

• Step III - Diet, Food & Nutrition 16

• Step IV - Exercise, Activity & Bodyweight 22

• Step V - Family Planning, Cycles & Intercourse 28

• Conclusion 33




Introduction




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Introduction

Trying to conceive while juggling today’s modern and

demanding lifestyle is a daunting task; that is why we

created the Fertili-Plus Conception Framework – to provide

you with a balanced framework and definitive guide, to help

you optimize your chances of conceiving!

By carefully reading and diligently following the principles

and concepts within the Fertili-Plus Conception Framework,

you may significantly optimize and increase your chances

of conceiving. The Fertili-Plus Conception Framework

consists of the following 5 steps:

• Step I – Mind, Attitude & Stress

• Step II – Sleep, Rest & Recuperation

• Step III – Diet & Nutrition

• Step IV – Exercise, Activity & Bodyweight, and

• Step V – Family Planning, Cycles & Intercourse

All steps of the framework are interdependent and work

together synergistically; maximizing your chances of

conceiving when followed correctly.

Most importantly, the Fertili-Plus Conception Framework is

an easy-to-follow guide, created to help you find the ideal

balance in your daily routine. By introducing you to the

Fertili-Plus Conception Framework and equipping you with

an understanding of its unique principles and concepts,

you can tailor the framework to suit your daily routine and

significantly maximize your chances of conceiving!

Mind, Attitude &

Stress



Intercourse


Bodyweight






Step I – Mind, Attitude & Stress




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Step I of the Fertili-Plus Conception Framework discusses

the importance of Mind, Attitude, and Stress towards

conception.

Step I - Mind, Attitude & Stress

You may place little emphasis on it, but positive thinking

improves your moods, keeps you healthier, alters

your attitude, and yes, even increases your chance of

conceiving.

Your mind controls your physical movements and emotions,

so it isn’t hard to believe that it also controls your inward

bodily functions such as fertility. Your mind is also the

central point for your attitude, the way you perceive your

surroundings, and ultimately, the stress that negatively

affects your body.

Stress also plays a large role in poor health, decreased

appetite, erratic sleep patterns, and is often the starting

point for an overwhelming number of complications. The

daily attitude you create during the day is also part of your

inner emotions which control your hormone levels and fight

off adverse stress levels.

Mind, Attitude &

Stress


Intercourse


Bodyweight











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Stress is a power force that can negatively affect many

healthy people, stems from all parts of our lives, and

unpredictably affects each person differently (Fig. 1, p. 6).

Many people revert to thoughts of work, finances and

family; the three typical reasons relentless stress is

experienced throughout our days. Whilst some women

handle stress very effectively and rarely feel a difference

in stress levels, for most women, the negative effects of

stress and the ways in which it’s handled, influence the

body’s ability to conceive.

Unfortunately, the most difficult part about stress and

your mind’s ability to cause negative physical results isn’t

well understood by medical professionals. Most medical

professionals agree that there is a strong connection

between stress and your mind in relation to infertility;

however, they are unable to quantitatively connect the

complex dots.

Additionally, because stress affects people in so many

different ways, isolating and testing the influence the mind

has on fertility, and trying to replicate such results in a

laboratory to treat problems directly, is very difficult.

One thing has been studied, and that is the rise in

epinephrine (adrenaline) and cortisol levels in the body

during high durations of stress. Medical professionals also

believe that lowering stress levels increases the uterine

proteins; giving the egg a more viable lining to implant.

Because high stress increases adrenaline levels, your

body remains in a “fight or flight” mode, which causes it to

decrease blood flow in areas of the body which are deemed

unneeded during instinctive stress modes. Therefore, when

stress is eliminated from the mind, blood flow returns to

normal. Consequently, uterine blood flow is increased,

providing an abundance of and increasing chances for

conception.

The Science Behind Stress & FertilityScientists are unsure of the direct correlation between

fertility and stress. It’s understood and suspected that the

health of your mind plays a key role in the health of your

organs, but its direct relation has been carefully studied

with only clues and theories instead of hardened facts.








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A study reported in the Human Reproduction Journal was

conducted on women who reported being stressed and

other women who claimed to have little stress in their

lives. Scientists asked the women how their attitude and

feelings were when they were trying to conceive. It was

found that women who felt good and experienced moments

of happiness, were more likely to conceive than those who

were feeling depressed.

Additionally, in 2005, scientists reported in the Fertility

and Sterility Journal that women who underwent fertility

treatments when they were in a state of happiness, were

more likely to have positive outcomes, as opposed to

those who were saddened or stressed.

The scientists took the testing a step further and

questioned women who weren’t impregnated while testing

ovulation. Scientists found that the women who reported

high levels of stress and depression, ovulated 20% less

than those who did not. Furthermore, of the stressed and

depressed women who produced eggs, they were 20% less

likely to conceive.

Scientists have also noticed a rising trend in infertility

in women of today from those of past generations, i.e.

parents and grandparents. They report that the infertility

rate of past generations, when most women stayed home

and cared for the home, was at a low of 10%. Women of

today are expected to work, take care of the home, and

conceive and care for children. This increased level of

stress and responsibility is reported to have raised the rate

of infertility to over 40% for women of today.

Skeletal (Skull)Bone density reduction

& arthritis

Muscular (Arms)Aches, pains& stiffness

Circulatory (Heart)Heart disease &

hypertension

Respiratory (Lungs)Asthma, bronchitis

& emphysema

Endocrine (Thyroid)Thyroid & adrenal

irregularity

Reproductive (Ovaries)Menstrual Cycle

Irregularity

Nervous (Brain)Anxiety, insomnia

& headaches

Integumentary (Skin)Dry & brittle hair,

skin & nails

Digestive (Stomach)Nausea, cramps

& ulcers

Lymphatic (Thymus)Coughs, colds, �u

& sickness

Excretary (Bladder)Bladder urgency& incontinence

Figure 1 - Effects of Stress on the Human Body








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MassagesMassages were discovered to reduce stress and increase

fertility. A great massage reduces mental stress as well

as the physical stress that is disseminated throughout

the body when the mental health of a person is clouded.

Medical professionals have even taken a significant

interest in the reduction of physical stress from massages,

and several 2004 reports in the International Journal of

Neuroscience showed that massages lowered the muscular

tension and physical signs of stress, such as a patient’s

heart rate and brain waves.

In-home TherapyIn-home therapy has become increasingly popular amongst

women trying to conceive, and many report that it greatly

helps their mind ease from tension. In-home therapy has

the added relaxation benefit of being treated at home and

not having to travel in traffic to an appointment. Massage

therapy like a simple Swedish massage or foot reflexology,

increases moods and enhances the body’s ability to rid its

physical muscles from the toxic effects of daily stress.

Overcoming StressAlthough the connection between stress and infertility

is unclear, the evidence overwhelmingly supports the

importance of lowering stress levels to improve fertility.

Your mental state undoubtedly influences your ability to

conceive even if the direct relation is still unknown. For

most women, the decision to release and remove stress is

more difficult than the process of doing it. Controlling your

mind is increasingly difficult; especially since its function is

to control you.

AcupunctureAcupuncture is an effective and archaic form of therapy

used by ancient Chinese to relieve stress, and involves

a therapist placing tiny needles in precise areas of the

body. The precise placement of needles is believed to help

the body release toxins and achieve an improved state of

calmness. Scientists have reported that acupuncture has

helped women increase fertility by up to 42%, as opposed

to those who haven’t relied on acupuncture and have

experienced a fertility rate of 26%.








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Positive ThinkingMedical professionals have emphasized the role of

positive thinking while trying to conceive. Although it can

be a difficult task if you are undergoing difficult times with

family, friends or colleagues, the effect of positive thinking

on fertility can’t be taken lightly. Sometimes when stress

becomes unbearable, your mind is unable to relinquish the

continual bad thoughts that poison your mental state.

Positive thinking practices the habit of reminding yourself

of the good in all the bad, reminding you to remember what

good you have in your life, and focusing more clearly on

positive aspects of your life, rather than the stressful ideas

that harm your body.

Controlling Feelings & EmotionsWhile Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS) is certainly a problem

for some women, it’s important to note that proper care

should be taken to control the emotions that accompany

PMS. Some women experience uncontrollable crying

and related emotional trauma during this period, and

others feel drained after PMS; creating a mind full of

negativity that lasts for weeks. If you do experience PMS

symptoms, controlling your emotions during this time is an

integral part of freeing your mind from negativity. Talking

MeditationMeditation is an unpopular way to reduce stress in the

Western world, but has been used in ancient cultures for

hundreds of years as a way to free the mind and clear

thoughts of negativity. Meditation has endless amounts of

spiritual healing, which ultimately helps the mind see the

world through many different lenses.

Meditating just a few minutes a day can help to heal you

spiritually and mentally, and can also help you deal with

daily issues in a calmer and more rational fashion; rather

than quickly raising adrenaline levels which negatively

affect your fertility. Taking a moment to meditate and

focus on positivity is believed to improve the mind-body

connection and remove impure thoughts that inherently

decrease fertility.

YogaYoga focuses on your mind and your body to decrease

stress, but is also a great way to increase blood flow to

the uterus and strengthen balance and muscles. Having

greater strength and flexibility in your body increases your

confidence; strengthening your ability to effectively deal

with stress. It also helps your posture and different areas

of your muscles that you didn’t even realize you had.








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to family, friends, and colleagues during such times, is

often beneficial to rid your mind of stressful emotions and

restore calmness.

Thinking positively, controlling your feelings and emotions,

and reducing your levels of stress, all play an integral

role in improving your moods, optimizing your health and

increasing your chances of conceiving. Your mind is a very

powerful tool which can be used to control your body, and

increase your mental and physical health and wellbeing.

Remove what is most stressful in your life and change

the areas in your life that negatively affect your mental

state. With small incremental changes, your stress

levels can be significantly reduced slowly and effectively.

Stress management requires constant care and treatment

to control and minimize, and it’s important that it isn’t

neglected, as its effects on your body and fertility can be

very detrimental.





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