For some of us, the vision of having a baby is something we almost can’t remember our lives without. From the time we were little girls caring for our baby dolls, we knew without a doubt that some day we would be a mom. At least that’s how I was. For others, being a mom may not have ever been on the radar by choice, and then one day the time is right and your soul and womb are suddenly on spiritual fire with anticipation of an upcoming pregnancy.

Whether you were the first scenerio or the latter, it doesn’t matter. You wanting to get pregnant does. For some, getting pregnant is as easy as breathing. For others it may seem like the impossible. I have dedicated this page to some helpful supplements for those that are not getting pregnant as fast as they would like. As a mom of 10, I believe that lifestyle, diet, and exercise all play an important role in our fertility. I also believe that there are certain tools that may help us achieve the pregnancy we’ve always dreamed of. Below is a list of helpful tools. As always, do your own research.

MACA ROOT (for both men and women)

– said to aid in balancing hormones in both men and women
– some studies suggest that it may improve sperm count & motility
– said to be calming
– may support regular ovulation and menstrual cycles in women

GINSENG

– said to enhance fertility by improving the quality of sperm (motility and count)
– said to support ovarian function and egg quality in women
– an adaptogen used to improve hormone balance and reduce oxidative stress
– it is said to help with PCOS by reducing ovarian cysts
– may improve egg quality through its antioxidant properties

RED LIGHT THERAPY

– New studies are suggesting that red light therapy enhances egg quality through mitochondrial stimulation

ANTIOXIDANTS

– are said to improve female fertility by protecting eggs from free radical damage
– said to enhance egg quality
– said to support embryo development

ALPHA -LIPOIC ACID (ALA) (can be found in foods such as: steak, liver, broccoli, spinach, tomatoes & brusel sprouts)

– said to have positive and restorative affects on sperm and eggs
– said to support egg maturation
– said to improve sperm count, concentration, and motility

ASHWAGHANDA

– supports a healthy response to stress
– said to help maintain normal cortisol levels
– some say that it has added benefits of improving sperm count, motility, and morphology

SELENIUM (A trace mineral with antioxidant properties. Can be found in foods such as: oysters, brazil nuts, eggs, sunflower seeds, halibut, sardines tuna, chicken and mushrooms)

– In Men:
It is said to support sperm maturation, increase free radical defenses and improve the overall sperm quality. It also may “improve sperm quality” as well as motility, and morphology
– In Women:
It is said to promote healthy thyroid hormone creation, healthy blood sugar levels and healthy birth weights for baby