Saturday, September 6, 2008 - 7:09PM EST

Nutritional and Lifestyle Interventions

There are some general recommendations for women trying to become pregnant:

  • Folic acid supplementation (to reduce risk of spina bifida in the infant)
  • Smoking cessation
  • Weight reduction in women who are obese, Weight gain if below desired weight
  • Avoid use of lubricants during intercourse (which can have detrimental affects on semen quality)