First of all, congratulations are in order for deciding on one of the most important things a woman can do in their life; have a child. While it is definitely something you will be ecstatic about, it also can be a challenging time when trying to conceive. There is no definitive plan that makes things go 100% your way at the exact time you would like it to. However, there are a few things to know that will help to increase your chances of conception faster.

Doctor’s visit
A visit to your gynecologist is going to be the first thing on your list now that you have decided to take the necessary steps towards getting pregnant. This is a great time to have a list of questions answered that might be racing through your mind and keeping you awake at night. Also, your gynecologist will be able to suggest any precautions to take that might be specific to your particular health at the time.

The best time to “try”
It’s never a bad time, right?  However, if you are trying to conceive, then there is a best time, and that is dependent on your ovulation cycle.  A woman’s ovulation period is six days long, and you are most fertile in the first 5 days of that period. Typically, the ovulation cycle is right between menstrual periods so approximately 14 days before you period is due is the best time to get pregnant.

How often to have sex
It’s typical for those wishing to get pregnant to be concerned about how often to have sex. Sometimes women (and men) are confused when they read that the more times a man ejaculates, the lower his sperm count becomes. While this is true, if he is a healthy male with a typical sperm count, then even after lots of sex, his sperm count should still be high enough for pregnancy to happen. Be aware though, if a couple is only having sex approximately once a week it will definitely lower your chances of getting pregnant.

Have fun
Although you do want to follow a few of these guidelines to help increase the chances of a pregnancy when you would prefer it to occur, you still want to enjoy yourselves. Try not to stress out about it if it does not happen within the first few weeks for you. That is normal.

If you are concerned, after time, that you have not been able to conceive, then see your gynecologit and also you can have your partner see a doctor as well to be sure there are no health reasons for it not happening.

Otherwise, be patient, have fun, and good luck.

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Pregnancy is one of the most precious things that can happen to a family. It’s also one of the most anticipated events in a woman’s life with a new life inside of her that needs nourishment and protection. That being said, the woman needs to take care of herself to ensure the health of bother her and the unborn baby during pregnancy.

Here are a few important things to take into consideration during pregnancy that will help keep both mom and baby healthy:

Eat well
Do away with any notion you may have that you now have to eat for two.  If you begin to eat more than you normally would for one person, all you will be doing is causing unnecessary bloating and weight gain. According to researchers, a healthy, pregnant woman only needs to eat between 200 and 300 extra calories a day. If you look into your calorie intake, it’s possible that you’ll find that you’re already consuming those extra calories anyway. A very important note to take here as well is that those extra calories should not be junk food like pie and ice cream with a pickle on the side.

Taking supplements
Your doctor might even tell you to take supplements that contain folic acid before conception to prepare your body. This micro-mineral can help reduce the risk of babies being born with neural defects and is highly recommended.

Say goodbye to your vices
You’re going to have to say goodbye to alcohol, cigarettes, and even caffeine during pregnancy.  Babies who are born from woman who smoke during pregnancy have a higher risk of being porn under weight and have an increased chance of dying from sudden death syndrome compared to babies who are born from non-smokers.

Precautionary prenatal care

Even before you are pregnant, you may want to get prenatal care, advice and tests. Knowing your blood type in case of any conditions that arise during pregnancy is a good idea. Also, you will want to be sure that you are immune to diseases such as rubella and the German measles to protect yourself and your baby.

Exercise
Keeping fit also helps to keep your baby healthy. Regular stretching and walking are usually a great idea, but regardless which type of exercise you choose, be sure to get the ok from your doctor throughout your pregnancy.

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