• Use an ovulation calculator to predict fertile periods.
  • Keep your weight under control. (Weight gain can affect fertility in both men and women.)
  • Limit or eliminate caffeinated beverages and alcohol.
  • Eat a healthy diet.
  • Exercise, but don’t overdo it. (Very strenuous exercise can decrease fertility.)
  • Get plenty of sleep.
  • See your dentist. (Untreated gum disease may affect your fertility.)
  • Take advantage of preconception counseling to identify any issues that could affect your ability to become pregnant.