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As a new mom in my late 30’s I am frequently asked for tips about how to get pregnant fast. When my husband and I first decided it was time for children, we tried for a year with no luck. After taking a break we decided to try again. This time I did my research, read every book, took copious notes and created a list of the 10 tips I felt were most important if I wanted to get pregnant fast. I couldn’t believe it, but by following these steps I got my BFP (Big Fat Positive) pregnancy test in just 3 months, even at my “advanced maternal age” of 38!
For any woman who wants to become a mother, there is nothing more discouraging than holding your breath waiting on that home pregnancy test only to have it read negative yet again. I know that sinking feeling, but there is hope and my beautiful little boy is proof. These are the 10 best tips I put together when I was trying to find out how to get pregnant fast. Follow these, and you too could be changing dirty diapers before you know it.
See your doctor — Make sure you are healthy and infection free.
Stop all drug use, stop smoking, and limit alcohol — Some would say to eliminate alcohol completely, but my belief is that a limited amount of alcohol prior to ovulation is fine.
Eat healthy — Limit processed and fast foods and eat more veggies, fruits, nuts and grains. What you eat does affect the hormones that control your fertility.
Avoid stress — This may sound simple, but it can be very difficult to put into practice. Make the effort: get a massage, get a pedicure, take up yoga, do whatever it takes because too much stress alone can and often does prevent women from conceiving.
Use an Ovulation Predictor Kit or Fertility Monitor — Charting your temperature only helps to confirm ovulation, it cannot predict ovulation. The 4 to 5 days prior to ovulation is your peak opportunity for conception, you want to make sure you don’t miss them.
Chart your Temperatures — Even with a positive ovulation test, it is possible to have an LH surge without actually ovulating. Chart your temperatures and if you don’t see a temperature rise indicating ovulation talk to your doctor immediately.
Have sex BEFORE ovulation — This is key!
Have sex every day during your fertile period — This is the best time to get pregnant so unless your partner has any sperm issues, daily sex leads to healthier sperm. If not every day, make it at least every other day.
Vary your sexual positions — The only no-no here is the woman on top. Missionary, doggy-style, spooning and other positions also provide good access to the cervix, and can even be better for women with a tilted cervix or other issues.
Enjoy yourself – Too often couples get caught up in trying to “make a baby.” They want to know how to get pregnant fast and they forget to have fun. There is even evidence to suggest the female orgasm may facilitate getting the sperm to their final destination, so enjoy it!
Some of these may seem simple but believe me, they work! Yes, there are many more things you can do to speed your journey down the road to parenthood, but if you want to know how to get pregnant fast, follow these tips or you may find yourself trying much longer than you would like.
Get Pregnant Fast - 10 Best Tips
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