Healthy Foods

You're not eating for two yet, but you should start making nutritious food choices now. So that your body will be stocked up with the nutrients you need for a healthy pregnancy.

Try to get at least 2 cups of fruit and 2 1/2 cups of vegetables every day, as well as plenty of whole grains and foods that are high in calcium like milk, calcium-fortified orange juice and yogurt. Eat varieties of protein sources such as beans, nuts, seeds, soy products, poultry and meats.

You need to stick to a balanced diet to boost your chances of conceiving and of having a healthy baby. Certain vitamins and nutrients such as vitamins C and E, Zinc, and Folic acid are important in making healthy sperm. Not getting enough nutrients can affect your periods and you may not ovulate at all if you've lost a drastic amount of weight or are obese.