So you are ready to have a baby? There are many ways to potentially increase the chances of becoming pregnant by taking natural and synthetic supplements. Most of these supplements are for men and women alike, so both partners can be healthy and ready to conceive by balancing their bodies' nutrients. Supplements may be a cost effective way to try to improve fertility before resorting to expensive treatments. Read this guide to learn how to improve fertility with supplements.

• Many vitamins can increase sperm motility and quality, including selenium, vitamin E, and vitamin B12.

• Always check with your doctor before starting a new supplement treatments.

• Green tea can help fertility in both women and men, along with other benefits.

The content in this page is not a substitute for professional medical advice. Please contact your doctor before using the information presented here.

While conceiving a baby, the body should be in the utmost physical health. It takes nutrients and vitamins to become pregnant, so making sure that your nutrient stores are plentiful is a great idea for your health and your attempt to conceive.http://www.babyhopes.com/articles/vitamins-getting-pregnant.html Many women start taking prenatal vitamins before they are pregnant, as it preps the body with the correct vitamins to prevent birth defects and prepares the body for fertility. Here is a list of additional vitamins that can potentially increase various aspects of fertility.

The B vitamins are great for both men and women. Vitamin B6 can increase the luteal cycle in women, which is the length of time between ovulation and the beginning of the next menstrual cycle.http://www.livestrong.com/article/9477-improve-fertility-with-supplements/ Having a longer luteal cycle will increase the chance of conceiving. Men can take Vitamin B12 to increase sperm count and motility.http://www.holisticonline.com/remedies/infertility/inf_men_nutrition.htm

Vitamin C is known for increasing cervical fluid in women, and also making the fluid more watery. This increases the chance of conception.http://www.livestrong.com/article/9477-improve-fertility-with-supplements/In men, Vitamin C will reduce the chance of "clumping" in sperm and improve the overall function of sperm.http://www.mothernature.com/Library/Bookshelf/Books/23/105.cfm It also has added benefits of warding off illnesses that can potentially get you sick, which can affect the body's fertility.

Vitamin E is important to keep sperm count up, and also for motility. This is not something to take in excess, but 15mg a day can help male fertility.

Selenium: Selenium will generally improve sperm count and increase motility. A dosage of 60-100 mcg per day is recommended.http://aids.emedtv.com/selenium/selenium-dosage.html

Amino Acids: L-arginine is a recommended amino acid as it increases the blood flow to the female reproductive organs. In men, it can increase sperm count and motility.

Green Tea: Green tea is an all-natural supplement that acts as an antioxidant, clearing out the environmental damage done to your body. Studies have shown that women who drink 1/2 a cup or more of green tea per day double their odds of conception.http://www.ovulation-calculator.com/fertility-supplements.htm

Red Raspberry Leaf: Known to tone the muscles of the pelvic area.

Vitex/Chasteberry: One of the more popular supplements, Vitex can stimulate the hormones in the body that cause ovulation and help to balance hormones. It can also help for women with irregular cycles.http://www.ovulation-calculator.com/fertility-supplements.htm