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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Infertility is a serious problem that affects over 5 million people in the United States alone. It can be caused by a number of factors that impair the reproductive system from functioning properly.

However, many times, not being able to conceive is more of a natural “unlucky spell” combined with couples not taking the proper steps to increase the chances of conception once they have decided that they want a pregnancy.

Here’s a few facts and tips to help you increase your chances of a conception:

• The ultimate time to have intercourse is during the woman’s ovulation period which occurs between 12 and 16 days before her next menstrual cycle begins.
• To increase chances even further, be sure to have intercourse the night before ovulation is to begin. This way, the sperm will be ready and waiting for the egg to arrive in the fallopian tube.
• Having intercourse in the missionary position (woman on her back with the man on top) is typically known as the best possible position for the woman’s uterus to receive the man’s sperm. In some cases this may vary, so you may want to ask your doctor if they have any suggestions on position for you.
• Give the sperm time to swim! After intercourse, try and lie still for about 10-15 minutes so you give the sperm ample time to reach it’s destination.
• Sperm can live and hang out in the fallopian tube for 2 or 3 days if necessary, so it’s possible to conceive on the third day after having sex.
• Having repeated intercourse during the week of ovulation will drastically increase the chances of sperm being in the fallopian tube when the ovulation period begins.

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