Five Over the Counter Ways to Increase Fertility

Five Wives' Tale Ways to Increase Fertility

February 4, 2009

Keep Those Legs Up

Five Over the Counter Ways to Increase Fertility

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by POPSUGAR Moms 2

Keep Those Legs Up

One of the oldest wives tales out there is to prop the pelvis up on pillows and keep your legs straight up for 20 minutes after intercourse. While doctors say that sperm won't swim out of a woman who is lying down, some hopeful women believe this action encourages sperm to swim toward the egg.

3 / 7

by POPSUGAR Moms 2

Keep Those Legs Up

One of the oldest wives tales out there is to prop the pelvis up on pillows and keep your legs straight up for 20 minutes after intercourse. While doctors say that sperm won't swim out of a woman who is lying down, some hopeful women believe this action encourages sperm to swim toward the egg.

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2 Comments

3 years 14 weeks

There’s also a great 100% natural herbal supplement for increasing fertility

4 years 2 weeks

I'm looking for natural ways to concieve multiple babies. I'm healthy & have 2 kids already but desire more & I know my doctor won't give me fertility drugs. Please let me know if anything works! Thanks!