Chances are if you want to get pregnant naturally and you haven't gotten that positive test result you have been looking for, you are wondering what you can do to make sure getting pregnant happens next month. One of the easiest ways to increase your chances of getting pregnant is to have intercourse during the time you are ovulating, as that is the only time of the month that you can possibly get pregnant. Ovulation occurs when the...more
Once the decision is made to start a family, most often the woman wants to get the show on the road, so to speak. That means that she's going to do whatever it takes to get pregnant as soon as possible. If you are one of those proactive types that wants to do everything you can to put a bun in the oven immediately, then this article is for you. Follow these five tips and nine months from now you just may find yourself on the way to...more
Deciding to start a family can be an extremely exciting time in the life of a young woman, but disappointment can hit hard when those pregnancy tests keep showing negative results. There are many factors in achieving pregnancy, but one of the most essential factors is having intercourse on the days a woman is ovulating. Determining ovulation can be accomplished with five simple keys that will unlock the door to finding your fertile days to conceive. Step #1 - Understand Ovulation Ovulation is the period of time during a woman's menstrual cycle when an egg is released from the one of the ovaries into one of the fallopian tubes. After the egg enters the fallopian tube, there is a 24-hour time period during which it can be fertilized by sperm. Because sperm can live for four days, intercourse can happen a day prior to or a day after the egg is released and pregnancy can still occur. Knowing the approximate days that the egg is viable for fertilization is important because it is on those days that intercourse is essential for conception. Step #2 - Know Your Body Many women feel slight discomfort when they are ovulating and that discomfort can be a relatively accurate way...more
A high stress level is common culprit in couples facing infertility. Family, friends, co-workers, and even doctors often give the placating advice of, "Just relax!" But is that advice empty, or is there some truth to it? Studies show that, in fact, reducing stress can help couples conceive. Decreasing life's pressures is definitely...more
You have decided it's time to start a family. Before you begin the fun preparation like choosing names or decorating the nursery, there are some things you need to do to prepare your body. Getting your body ready is important for conception, pregnancy and delivery. There are four steps that are wise to take before you even think about...more
Deciding to get pregnant is exciting, but it can also be confusing. As you get ready to embark on the journey toward motherhood, you may have lots of questions. Here are some of the most frequently asked questions with answers that are sure to help. Question #1 - How long will it take me to get pregnant? There is no definitive answer to this. Some women conceive the first month they try and for other women it takes many months, and, in some cases, years. Question #2 - How often do I need to have sex in order to get pregnant? It is best to have intercourse every 48 hours during the time of your monthly cycle when you are most likely to conceive. Too much sex can be detrimental to sperm counts, so that is why 48 hours is an acceptable frequency. Question#3 - When during my cycle should I be having sex? Ovulation is the time in a woman's cycle when an egg is released from the ovary and travels through the fallopian tube. It is during the predicted time of ovulation that you should be having intercourse. Question #4 - How can I determine when I'm ovulating? If you have regular menstrual cycles, you can use a calendar to determine when you ovulate, which is usually 10 to...more
When everything seems to fail, we become desperate and make decisions that we may regret. You wouldn't imagine how many couples rush into trying in Vitro fertilization to get pregnant when their doctor tells them they are...more
For some couples trying to get pregnant is easy. But for others it can be a frustrating process. If you do not become pregnant quickly do not panic. This does not automatically mean you will never get pregnant. If you have been taking...more
A healthy lifestyle is the best approach to a healthy conception. Overweight or underweight, both are looked upon as high risk factors in pregnancy. However, there are no such customary cut-off points. Underweight is one of the prime...more
Never miss a meal while you are pregnant, especially breakfast. Breakfast is the most important meal of the day and your baby has probably been waiting since he/she woke up in the middle of the night. You may learn that if you wait...more
It is essential that pregnant women eat a well balanced meal at all times to provide their growing baby with the vitamins, nutrients and minerals that the baby needs to grow. There are some foods though that needs to be avoided due...more
Telling The Father Have a romantic dinner for two with candle lights, it may be your last time for a while, between morning sickness and raising your little one. Serve up baby carrots, baby back ribs and anything else you can think...more