Trying to Conceive a Baby

Congratulations for reaching the epoch making decision of your life! Getting pregnant is your chance to play God, create and bring a new life into this world. Statistics show that 25% couples get pregnant in the first month of trying to conceive a baby, 60% couples get pregnant in six months of trying to conceive baby, 75% couples get pregnant in nine months, 80% couples will get pregnant within a year, and about 90% couples get pregnant in 12 months.

Things to Do Before Trying for a Baby

Nutritional Diet
For mothers-to-be, nutrition is the most vital part when it comes to conceiving. Following a nutritious diet makes the body healthy and prepares it better. The first and foremost rule is that you have to eliminate fast food. Fast food deteriorates your body at a very fast pace. It may offer you convenience but, in terms of nutrients it's a total waste. Have a balanced diet that will give you your daily dose of nutrients. Folic acid, Omega-3 fatty acids, Vitamin A, Vitamin D, Vitamin C and Vitamin E are all essential nutrients for pre-natal care.

Exercise Regularly
Most of the gynecologists will tell you that you have to exercise in order to be a fit mother. Exercises such as cycling, aerobics, yoga, tennis and weight training are fabulous to keep you fit. It has been found, that women who do not exercise are more prone to contracting gestational diabetes if they do not exercise. Exercising also relieves the body from stress and anxiety, which makes your lifestyle healthy.

Call It Quits
Smoking cigarettes, marijuana, drinking alcohol and taking any other kinds of psychotropic drugs can be a great obstacle in the process of conceiving. Smoking, especially, increases your chances of miscarriage during pregnancy. Additionally, these drugs can also cause developmental delays, behavioral and learning problem among newborn babies. Having a healthy lifestyle and maintaining a healthy diet are very crucial aspects while trying to conceive.

Calculate the Cycle
Understand your monthly menstrual cycle. Some women have irregular menstrual cycle, if the same is the case with you, please consult your fertility doctor or gynecologist. Some women have a 28 day cycle and some have 32 day cycle. Your monthly menstrual cycle is calculated from the first day you start to the first day of successive cycle. Keep a track of how long your periods last and when does ovulation occur.

Lose Control
Many birth control pills contain estrogen and progesterone to prevent ovulation. Firstly, the effects of the pill depend on your body type. You may get pregnant immediately after getting off the pills or it may take some time. It's advisable that you wait for about 2-3 months, after getting off the pill, as there may be a few chances of birth defects due to hormones in the system.

The Best Time to Conceive
For instance, if your most fertile days are 14 days before the next cycle, then you need to have an intercourse everyday with your partner. Having intercourse will lessen the sperm count but the effort will be viable. A sperm lives for 3-5 days post ejaculation and an ovum is viable within 12 to 24 hours after being released. Calculate the math and now you know what goes into making a life!

Position It Well
Positions while having a sexual intercourse also matter, and can aid in getting pregnant. Lie down on your back for 15 minutes after having an intercourse. This increases the chances of retaining the sperm in your body. Having a love making session with a pillow under your hips, will position your cervix well for welcoming the sperms to their final destination. So take a better stance the next time!

Having a baby can give you the biggest joy in the world. Eating healthy, staying fit and saying no to intoxicants is the first step towards trying to conceive. It's a sincere hope that these tips will help you conceive the bundle of joy you've always wished for! Good luck!