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The best buys to help if you're trying to conceive
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Trying for a baby can be extremely stressful, so making sure that you've got the right kit to cope with every eventuality goes a long way towards making you feel happier and more in control.
These essential buys will help you both practically and emotionally with trying to conceive, whether it's your first time or you've already had children.
From the best kit to detect your most fertile time, to ways to wind down and relax, these are the products you can rely on in the coming months.
1. Clearblue Advanced Fertility Monitor
*Proven to increase the chances of getting pregnant naturally by 89%
*Can also be used as a pregnancy test and has an easy-to-use touch screen
*Detects your two peak fertility days per cycle as well as other high-fertility days
This device is designed to help you identify your most fertile days each month, increasing your chances of becoming pregnant. You can record when you have sex and when you have your period, too, and it can even be used as a pregnancy test. It's also a useful tool for showing your doctor if you do have problems with conception.
2.Burt's Bees Res-Q Ointment
*Calming balm which will help you to wind down and relax
*Helps with life's daily stresses, and can be kept in your handbag
*Great for rejuvenating sore muscles if you have had fertility hormone injections or are on an exercise programme
This all-natural balm containing menthol, eucalyptus, corn mint and clove oils will soothe your body after fertility hormone injections, rejuvenate tired muscles and the scent will also help to relax you mentally.
3. My Fertility Book by Sheila Lamb, £14.99
*Book written by a woman who faced her own infertility problems
*Great starting point to understanding infertility if you are experiencing issues
*Also comes with a free resource called The Best Fertility Jargon Buster' which explains fertility terminology
This book explains in layman's terms all the medical and non-medical fertility terms you’ll come across, from acupuncture to zygote and all the terms in between. It's a really helpful resource for women who have been struggling to conceive for some time and are beginning to seek medical advice about the topic.
4. Trying to get Pregnant (and succeeding) by Marisa Peer, £7.39
*Helps to give you the tools to get pregnancy easily
*Great for calming your mind if stress is a factor in your difficulty conceiving
*Non-medical intervention method which is great to try out before going down a more intensive route
A programme of hypnotherapy that is proven to help women with infertility problems - without drugs or medical intervention. It has plenty of positive reviews from women who have benefited from the book, particularly if they have experienced miscarriage or conception-related stress and anxiety.
5. Pure English Lavender Essential Oil
*100% natural and pure lavender true essential oil
*Can be diluted with water and used on skin, or mixed into moisturisers, shampoos and more
*Great scent to aid with sleep
Lavender essential oil is a well-known anxiety and stress soother - add a few drops to your pillow at night to help aid deep and restful sleep. You could also mix it into moisturiser, or pop in a humidifier to release the scent into your bedroom as you sleep. Other uses include in your clothes drier or iron – your favourite jumpers will have a lovely, calming scent that lasts through the day!
6. Fertility Home Test for Men, £56.25
*Male fertility test which fits into a Samsung phone (just make sure to choose the right model)
*Other tests for iPhone also available on Amazon store
*Clinical trials showed that it has a 97% accuracy rate
This quick and easy device is a brilliant way of identifying any fertility issues with your partner. It can instantly record and display moving, living viable sperm. It takes less than 30 minutes and results include a live video of your moving sperm, plus the app which the device is compatible with guides you through each stage of the testing process. Two refills are included and more can be purchased.
7. Gentle Yoga For Every Body
*Great for relaxation, especially in lieu of your usual glass of wine or G+T!
*The yoga is particularly gentle, so you don't have to worry about stressing your body out further with advanced moves
*Contains 20 easy-to-follow routines
Nothing de-stresses you like a gentle yoga session - and is the perfect alternative to a glass of wine if you're trying to keep alcohol to a minimum.
It doesn't matter if you're the least flexible person in the world, this guide is designed for every body. It focuses on relaxation than dramatically improving your yoga skills, which makes it great for winding down in the evenings.
8. Strip pregnancy tests
*Strip pregnancy tests with a sensitivity of 10mIU and work to an accuracy level of 99%
*Can be used up to six days earlier than a standard pregnancy test kit
*Affordable and good to be stocked up for your peace of mind
You'll be testing every month so stocking up on cheap pregnancy tests is a must - keep the more expensive ones for confirming a positive result. They're 99% accurate, and aren't affected by common medications or alcohol.
These strips are wider than normal width size, making them easier to read and use. You can even bulk buy four packs of 15 tests at once!
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