While preparing my body for conception, I try to do the following:
1. Get 15-30 minutes of sun
2. Avoid exercise beyond caring for my children and taking them for walks.
3. I make a concerted effort to breathe in from my nose instead of my mouth.
4. I avoid cold drinks and cold food--they produce phlegm, which throws the body out of balance. So I make sure all food and drink are room temperature or warmer.
5. I avoid using and eating from plastic dishes.
6. I don't eat after 8 pm.
7. I sleep right when I feel tired, and otherwise ensure I have enough sleep.
8. I didn’t pick up yoga until I was pregnant in my third trimester with my second baby, but I recommend it. I think there are practices for fertility, but really most yoga seems to support healthy blood flow and strength. I spend at least 30 minutes a day stretching (usually 10-minute flows at three different times during the day). I love MyYogaWorks, but Boho Beautiful on YouTube has also been a go-to free resource for me. Yoga has been critical for optimizing my energy generally, improving flexibility, and supporting recovery from bearing children.