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With shows about teen pregnancy and so many statistics about unwanted pregnancy, most women just worry about becoming pregnant when they’re not yet ready to have a child. Few women think that, when they’re finally up to the challenge of being moms, they won’t be able to conceive. You might take the pill or have an IUD for years (or decades), always feeling like you’re resisting pregnancy. So, if the time comes when you actually want to have a baby, but you can’t get pregnant, it can throw you for a loop. Approximately 11 percent of American women of reproductive age struggle with infertility issues at some point. And within couples struggling to conceive, one third of the time, the problem stems from the female. If you’re up against these odds and trying to have a baby, there are things you should know, like these foods that affect fertility.
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Beans and lentils: Good
Beans and lentils are rich in iron and, according to some studies, having a diet high in this nutrient can reduce one’s chances of infertility. Black, pinto, kidney, and butter beans are all high in this nutrient.
