Being pregnant is the most amazing thing that can happen to a woman. It is a 9-month journey where her body undergoes tremendous changes Right from the very beginning, there are certain precautions that need to be taken to deliver a happy baby. Week 2 of pregnancy is a very crucial time. At this time, there is no sign of any embryo but as you have decided to be pregnant, your body is making all the necessary changes that can help you to conceive successfully. This is the week at the end of which you will be ovulating to release the egg that will fertilize to later develop into your baby.
By week 2, a woman’s body starts to thicken the lining of the uterus and ovarian follicles mature gradually too. All these changes are being brought in order to welcome the new fertilized egg. Although, till this time you have not yet conceived, as according to the medical practitioners it is called the week 2 of pregnancy because they count the days from the first day of your last periods. In order to conceive successfully and give birth to a healthy baby, read the following tips.
1. Have sex daily
The first thing you should do this week is to have sex daily so that your chance of conceiving is maximum. Having sex daily will give you a better chance of conceiving as compared to your chances when you have sex every alternate day. For this, you have to first stay relaxed and enjoy yourself, and do not take unnecessary tensions.
2. Stop taking herbal medicines
If you or your partner is using some herbal remedies, stop it. The use of natural remedies such as St. John’s wort, echinacea purpura or ginkgo biloba is bad for sperms. This will decrease the chances of conceiving. For any common ailment consult the doctor before taking any medicine.
3. Forget stress
It is true that life today is full of tensions, but stress is one of the biggest enemies of pregnancy. Try to relax and indulge in activities that give you pleasure. Develop certain hobbies and learn to pamper yourself. If you are happy, your chance of conceiving is much more.
4. Monitor you mucous
You can also monitor the change in the consistency of your mucous. As the mucous starts increasing and becomes cloudier, you know it is the time you will be ovulating and so your chance of conception is more at this time.This is an easy and natural method and you can do it in the privacy of your home.
5. Buy a hormone-measuring kit
It is also the best time when you can consider investing in a kit that can measure the level of luteinizing hormone in your body. This hormone rises when you are about to release egg and you can find this with the help of the kit. When the level of this hormone is the maximum, you know that your chances of being pregnant at that time is more.
6. Stay away from high heat
You and your partner should stay away from electric blankets or heated waterbeds. Anything that increases the body temperature can affect the sperms. High heat also has a very bad effect on the embryo. So, if after the fertilization you increase your body temperature it will hamper the pregnancy.
7. Stop using lubricants
Lubricants often have spermicidal effects. If you are planning pregnancy, you have to stay away from the use of lubricants. These chemicals kill the sperms and conception can be a problem.
8. Say no to smoking and alcohol
As we all know, smoking and drinking is always injurious to health. Even passive smoking is dangerous. All this can hamper your health and conception. It can cause negative effects on the health and development of the baby. Babies born to smokers are often found to have some defects.
9. Stop vigorous exercises
Exercise is good for health, but do not indulge in vigorous exercises. Fast exercises can hamper conception. It can also lead to miscarriage if conception has already occurred. Alternatively, you can go for walking or do some light yoga.
10. Collect pregnancy information
Join some pregnancy classes. They will guide you and give you all the necessary information about pregnancy. It will really be helpful for you and will keep you happy and healthy all thorough the pregnancy. These classes also teach you to deal with labor and have an easy child birth.
