HOW TO GET PREGNANT The complete guide

Introduction

Are you and your partner trying hard to conceive but nothing seems to be working? For years, my spouse and I faced similar issues, leading me to scour the internet in search of ideas, techniques, products, and information that could help us. Of course, nature has its own way of dealing with things, but that doesn’t mean that you need to sit there passively and powerlessly with no role to play in the process.

Over time, I encountered loads of useful, unique information and came across a wide variety of ideas, techniques and products, some of which we chose to try, utilize, and implement while trying to conceive.

As an important disclaimer, I want to clarify that I am not a medical professional or scientist. Moreover, there’s no such thing as a guarantee that you will get pregnant, conceive a child with your gender of choice, etc. All I’ve done is compile together the litany of information I’ve come across over the years into one place in the hopes that you’ll find it useful.

At some point, it occurred to me that it would have been nice to have a one-stop online destination to act as a comprehensive resource for people in our situation. That was my motivation for creating this guide. Thus, this guide aims to answer all your questions related to getting pregnant, when to have sex, and so on.

Exercises and Fitness for Conceiving

Engaging in cardio exercises and similar physical activities has often proven to be helpful for improving ovulation and fertility. It also prepares the body to take on the challenge of pregnancy and normal delivery.

Specifically, for women who find themselves unable to conceive owing to issues like high BMI or the presence of polycystic ovaries, exercising could help smoothen the problem out.

However, it is essential to remember that while exercising can keep the body fit and agile for pregnancy, overdoing it could cause harm to your body. As such, every fitness measure you undertake should be in the right proportion on a regular basis.

Fertility Diet to Conceive

Fertility and food go hand in hand, and it is essential that you have a well-balanced diet. Here’s what’s recommended on a day-to-day basis:

— Include around five portions of vegetables and fruits in your diet, whether dried, fresh, frozen, or canned. However, be sure not to consume more than 150ml of juice per day as it’s very sugary.

— Your main meal should consist of potatoes, whole grains, and other foods that contain starchy carbohydrates and fiber. You should also be sure to consume a lot of vitamins and minerals, which can be found in pasta, rice, cereals and other grains.

— It is highly recommended that you include protein in every meal, like pulses, eggs, and fish. Specifically, you should consume at least portions of fish a week.

— Dairy products like milk, cheese, and yoghurt should be consumed as well.

— Do not forget iron-rich foods like bread, dried fruit, and occasionally red meat, which help build up your resources for pregnancy.

Getting Your Timing Right for Pregnancy- Ovulation, and Sex

You know the old saying “timing is of the essence?” When trying to conceive, this is exceptionally true, especially when it comes to when to have sex. Every woman goes through the ovulation cycle on a monthly basis. The best time to try to get pregnant is the fertile window during this cycle.

This time of the month varies from one woman to the next, so it can be a bit tricky to get the timing right.

The Impact of Men’s Health on Pregnancy

When we talk about couples trying to conceive or get pregnant, we usually discuss how the woman needs to take care of herself, maintain balance in the body, eat healthy, etc.

It is true that the mother’s health is the most important aspect of pregnancy and conceiving. With that said, the man’s health should not be ignored.

Studies indicate the importance of the father’s health, diet, and lifestyle in the process of getting pregnant and having a healthy baby. In fact, one-third of the total infertility cases are due to male infertility. Here’s how men’s health relates to pregnancy.

Sex Positions Leading to Pregnancy

So, you’ve mastered all there is to know about ovulation, timing, proper nutrition, and physical activity as it relates to fertility and pregnancy. What’s the next step in the process? Sexual intercourse, of course! This is by definition the most important aspect of conceiving a child.

There are certain sex positions that work best for each couple, create the right passage for the sperm, and help facilitate pregnancy more quickly. Here is a list – once again, based on research I’ve come across online – of the best sex positions to conceive.

For starters, note that it is best not to have intercourse in a standing position, since it makes the sperm work against gravity. By contrast, when a woman lies on her back after sex, it helps the sperm travel up to the cervix more easily.