Tips For Getting Pregnant

There are plenty of tips for getting pregnant available on the internet the problem is that they are so spread out it means visiting lots of different sites which then go on to contradict something you have just read on another site. Here then are the best tips.

1. Forget About Contraception.

If your serious about wanting to become pregnant then you need to stop using any forms of contraception as soon as possible. Some will see this as obvious and a stupid piece of advice but it is important you do it asap. The reason for this is that it can take a while after coming off the pill, patch or ring for your cycle to return to its normal pattern. You may even remain infertile for a month or so after coming off your contraceptive method.

2. Quit The Bad Habits

Smoking and drug taking are proven to greatly lower the chances of getting pregnant and also lead to a greater risk of miscarriage if you do fall pregnant. Also premature births and low birth weight is also often the results of these bad habits. Your partner should also join you as both can severely lower the mans sperm count. Alcohol is another vice that should be cut back on and some even argue you should avoid all together.

3. Take Plenty Of Folic Acid

The FDA recommends that all women that are trying to get pregnant should take folic acid. The reason for this is that it is a B vitamin which helps to reduce the chances of deffect to the brain and spinal cord of the baby. Folic acid is therefore recommended to help increase the chances of a healthy baby once you are pregnant.

4. Get In Shape.

Woman of an healthy weight are shown to have an easier time during their pregnancy than that of woman over or under weight. Your chances of becoming pregnant will increase if your body mass index (BMI) is between 20 and 30 as studies have shown that those under 20 and those over 30 have an harder time getting pregnant, so getting in shape before pregnancy helps in both getting pregnant and during the actual pregnancy itself.

5. Know Your Cycle.

Having sex during the right time of your cycle is very important as having sex during the wrong days will only prove fruitless and you may miss the days when you are most fertile. The best time is between days 12 and 16 of your cycle.

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