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Conception and stress

If you have been trying desperately for a baby and you have not conceived, you can end up feeling stressed and anxious, which can have an adverse effect on conception. Having a balanced diet, getting enough sleep and taking regular exercise should help. If you have a very stressful occupation, you might want to consider ways of limiting or avoiding stress at work.

If you are a smoker, you should know that smoking can not only reduce your fertility, but also make you more prone to miscarriage and restrict your baby’s growth in the womb. Stopping smoking is easier said than done and it may take you some time to give up smoking completely. Ideally, you and your partner should try to stop several months before attempting to conceive. You should also know that it is never too late to stop. Stopping smoking even after you are pregnant can make a difference for your baby.