Tag: fertility tips

Why sleep matters for fertility: what the science says (and how to sleep better)

Your sleep might be affecting your fertility more than you think. Recent studies link poor sleep quality to fewer retrieved eggs, lower embryo quality, and reduced IVF success rates. The good news? Unlike many fertility factors, sleep is something you can improve. Here’s what the science says—and what actually helps.

Timing Sex to Get Pregnant: What Science (and Not Auntie’s Advice) Really Says

When it comes to conception, timing isn’t everything—but it’s pretty close. The ‘fertile window’ is scientifically defined as the six days leading up to and including ovulation… Studies consistently show that conception is most likely with intercourse in the two days before ovulation and on ovulation day itself.