Then give your body the best possible chance. While it’s important to eat well and to do moderate exercise to boost your fertility, there are certain things you should avoid.

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Don’t smoke – research shows that women who smoke take longer to conceive; don’t drink alcohol – a woman’s ability to get pregnant decreases as more alcohol is consumed; don’t drink coffee, Ceylon tea or other caffeinated drinks – caffeine constricts blood vessels, slowing blood flow to the uterus and potentially making it harder for an egg to grab hold; and don’t go on fad diets – excluding entire food groups will compromise your nutrient intake, which could lower your chances of conceiving.

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