These tips for trying to get pregnant should increase your chance to conceive without much extra effort or cost.
Tip 1. Get A Preconception Evaluation From Your Doctor – This is very important because based on the results you can begin to get advice on such things as vitamin deficiency and other health related issues that could be hampering your desire to conceive. It will also help to pinpoint any underlying medical problems that you might not be aware of. Always start with sound advice from your doctor.
Tip 2. Know When You Ovulate – Ovulation is the best time to get pregnant, and knowing your ovulation cycle is key to determining when best to have intercourse. How do you do this? By getting to know the symptoms of ovulation, such as changes in cervical mucus. Ask your doctor about what to look for or do your own research.
Tip 3. Stop Using All Forms Of Birth Control – This one seems obvious but many forget that birth control will create irregular cycles, and you need to have a regular cycle to best determine when you ovulate. That said, it might take some time before your cycle regains it’s former rhythm.
Tip 4. Folic Acid – The FDA recommends that women attempting to get pregnant take folic acid supplements to decrease the chances of birth defects.
Tip 5. Stop Smoking, Drugs, And Drinking – This applies to both men and women. The disruptions caused by ingesting chemicals that are inherent in drugs can cause serious consequences for anyone trying to get pregnant. Smoking can affect fertility in both men and women, men who smoke tend to have lower sperm counts than men who don’t.
Tip 6. Remove Caffeine From Your Diet – Caffeine can reduce your ability to absorb iron. This can lead to negative consequences such as a stillbirth. Replace all your caffeine drinks with decaffeinated ones.
Tip 7. Check Your Weight – Studies have shown that that there is an optimal body weight for getting pregnant. Your body mass index (BMI) needs to be between 20 and 30 to increase your chances of conception. It’s a good idea to get information from your doctor on how to get your BMI within that range.
So follow some or all of these tips for trying to get pregnant and we hope you will be celebrating your new family member soon.
