Tips for Getting Pregnant

Getting pregnant is not as easy as it may sound. For some couples it happens in the first month of trying but for most couples it can take months even years to become pregnant.

If you are trying to get pregnant here are some simple tips for getting pregnant.

Take Folic Acid

Folic acid is a synthetic form of folate, a B vitamin that can help reduce the risk of serious birth defects that affect the brain and spinal cord. For this reason, the FDA recommends that all women attempting pregnancy take folic acid supplements for decreasing chances of birth defects.

Cut Down on Caffeine

Research shows that too much caffeine can reduce your ability to absorb iron and increase your risk for stillbirth. Avoid coffee, tea, and colas or switch to decaf to increase your chances of getting pregnant. If you are a complete caffeine junkie, then the safe limit would be a cup a day. Try switching to a milkshakes which will boost your calcium as well and assist in conception.

Get Your Weight in Check

Healthy weight women have an easier time getting pregnant than overweight or underweight women. Studies show that women whose body mass index (BMI) is below 20 or above 30 have a harder time getting pregnant, so it’s a good idea to try to get yourself into the 20 to 30 range before you start trying.

Know Your Cycle

You will have little chance of getting pregnant if you had sex on the wrong days and don’t have sex on the most fertile days. Find out when you are ovulating by using an ovulation calendar. An ovulation predictor kit can also help you figure out when you’re ovulating by detecting certain hormones in your urine that signal ovulation is about to occur.

Proper Position

Many experts suspect that the missionary position (man on top) provides the best opportunity for getting pregnant, though no definitive studies have been done on this question. This position allows for the deepest penetration which deposits sperm closer to the cervix. For additional effectiveness, the woman can try elevating her hips with a pillow so her cervix is exposed to the maximum amount of semen.

Avoid Lubricants

Avoid vaginal lubricants, sprays and douching. Not only can they cause infections, they may wash away cervical mucus or create a negative environment for the sperm.
If you find that your cervical mucus is not as conducive of getting pregnant as it should be, you may want to try a specific “sperm friendly” type of lubricant. Pre-Seed lubricant is the sperm friendly choice for many people trying to get pregnant. After intercourse, elevate your hips on a pillow for about fifteen minutes.

Getting pregnant isn’t always easy. Very few couples conceive on the first try. In fact, even if everything is absolutely in perfect working order, you only have a 20-25% chance of conception each month. If you are under 30, and haven’t conceived in 12 months, you should make an appointment to see your doctor as there could be some issues at play with are preventing you from getting pregnant. If you are over 35, and haven’t succeeded in getting pregnant in six months, make an appointment to see your doctor, as infertility issues become more prevelant the older you get. If you are over 40, then do not delay in getting medical help

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