How to Get Pregnant

How to get pregnant is a question asked by many of our customers and readers. This page provides information on the various processes that influence fertility and conceiving. We hope to shed some light on a number of topics and misconceptions about getting pregnant.

Many women experience difficulty when trying to become pregnant - this is not uncommon. In fact an average couple has only a 25% chance of conceiving each month. It can be frustrating but it is important to remain patient and cope with the stress.

The most important thing to remember is there is only a 4 day window each month during which a woman can get pregnant. This is at and around the time when she is ovulating. Ovulation occurs when a follicle in the ovary ruptures and releases a mature egg.

If you are trying to get pregnant, it is very important to have intercourse before, during and after ovulation. By doing so, you increase your chances enourmously.

Finding out when you are ovulating can be done a number of ways. You can use a calendar/calculator which is basically a guess based on your cycle length. This is a fairly innaccurate measure that has been used in the past when no other options were available.

An easy and afforable way to find the best time to get pregnant is by using ovulation tests. The tests work by detecting ovulation surge - the increase in LH that occurs as a woman approaches ovulation. For more information, please read our article How do Ovulation Tests Work?

By using ovulation tests, also known as ovulation predictor kits, you can very precisely determine when ovulation will occur. Calculators are innaccurate because a women's cycle is irregular, but ovulation tests detect hormones that definitively indicate when ovulation will occur.

Today, ovulation tests are affordable, highly accurate and easy to use. There is no reason not to use them, and many reasons to. Testing takes only 5 minutes a day and doesn't involve any complex procedures.

There are a number of other factors that will influence your chances of getting pregnant. It is important to get proper nutrition, get plenty of rest and avoid stress.

Proper nutrition is very important for your body and therefore body processes such as getting pregnant. Besides eating the proper foods it is important to avoid substances that can have a negative impact on conceiving:

• Alcohol- Even moderate alcohol consumption has been shown to decrease your chances of getting pregnant.
• Recreational Drug Use- Recreational drugs have a significant impact on female fertility. It is important to discontinue use to increase fertility.
• Smoking- Smoking in women can lead to impaired fertility and increased miscarriages.
• Caffeine- There is differing opinions on its effects, but it is best to decrease intake when trying to get pregnant.

On a final note, it is extremely important to have the support, counsel and clinical direction of a health care provider when trying to become pregnant. Education, information and resources will be useful tools in your endeavor. It is vital that you provide yourself with all you need to achieve your goal.