subject: How To Get Pregnant And Start Building The Family You've Dreamed Of... [print this page] Getting pregnant is not as easy as deciding you are ready to have children, and is certainly not done as quickly. What are the steps you can take to become pregnant, both fast and naturally? Did you know, if fertile, women have a very small window every month in which they can even become pregnant? I also bet you didnt know that after a woman has ovulated, the egg only has about 24 hours to become fertilized? Sperm, however can survive inside you for up to 3 days, so its very important to track your cycle to optimize your chances.
The easiest, yet not fool proof way to predict your ovulation, is by purchasing an over the counter ovulation prediction kit, or OPK for short. These work by detecting the Luteinizing Hormone (LH) levels in your urine. Prior to ovulating, your LH levels rise; when this is detected you are likely to ovulate within a 36 hour time frame. Missing out on this window, will mean waiting another month to effectively try again, so be sure you get your partner ready to a 3 day run! If your period runs on a normal 28-day cycle should always begin testing your urine on day 9 or 10, as not to miss the surge in your LH hormones.
You may have heard that monitoring your basal temperature is another good way to predict ovulation. This is not nearly as effective as using a OPK, as your basal temperature only rises after you have ovulated, giving you only a 24 hour window of possible success. To become pregnant as fast as possible, it is as good idea to use your basal temp as confirmation of ovulation, not prediction.
Its important not to become too concerned when your bedroom escapades do not immediately lead to the desired result. It is only suggested to search out a fertility doctor if you have been trying unsuccessfully to conceive for about a year. It is however highly recommended to visit you OBGYN when you do decide to start trying. Its important to make sure you are as healthy as possible and make sure you are free from any untreated or unnoticed infections or STDs.
The best piece of advice I can give you, if youre trying to become pregnant fast and naturally, is to relax! Not stressing out over your decision is the single best thing you and your partner can do. Enjoy the process and dont become overly concerned if the first, second or third times are not successful. Be sure to...
