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Can Using Acupressure Get You Pregnant Faster?

We are all familiar with the term Acupuncture which is a technique involving the stimulation of specific points on the body using thin needles.

But most people haven’t heard of a similar method called Acupressure.

It involves putting pressure on specific places on your body called acupoints which helps release muscle tension and promote blood circulation. But can it also benefit women trying to get pregnant?

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Infertility, Tips and Suggestions, Unexplained Infertility

Are You Ovulating Too Late? Here’s What You Can Do

Though the length and regularity of a menstrual cycle may differ, the average duration of a complete menstrual cycle is 28 days (though healthy cycles can run from 21-36 days).

Ovulation should occur about 10 to 15 days into the cycle. Anything more than 15 or 16 days is considered a late ovulation. You can still get pregnant if you have late ovulation, although it can be more difficult.

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Infertility, Lifestyle, Tips and Suggestions

Avoid These Activities 24 Hours Prior to Ovulation and Until Your Period Begins

Post-Ovulation, can either be a time of rest for your body (if you are not pregnant) or a time of work (if you are pregnant).

Your body has to be ready for either scenario, and this requires taking extra precautions in all areas of your life to ensure that if conception has occurred, you are giving that embryo every chance to implant and survive.

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