12 Tips for Getting Pregnant Faster

By any chance, have you been trying to conceive a baby but finding it hard to make it happen? If your answer is 'yes,' then you must go through this article thoroughly without any further ado. Here, we are going to tell you how some simple and easy lifestyle changes can help you boost your as well as your partner’s fertility and help you get pregnant as soon as you wish.

Whether you have just begun to think about getting pregnant or you have been trying to conceive for a while now, the following tips might help you in every case:

1. Stop Taking Birth Control Medications Right Away

If you have been taking birth control pills, shots, or any other kind of hormonal contraceptive, you need to stop without a second thought. It’s like the sooner you stop taking these medications, the faster your cycle will settle back to its natural form. These medications (hormonal contraceptives) generally contain a blend of progesterone and estrogen that suppresses your ovulation or prevents implantation to keep you from conceiving. Therefore, your hormones can take a few weeks or even months after giving up birth control medications to speed up before you start having regular periods again.

2. Look for Your Fertile Window

After you stop taking birth control medications, the first thing you need to do is to spot your 'fertile window.' It simply means that you need to keep track of the time of ovulation, or in other words, the most fertile days of the month. Regardless of how often you have sex, if you miss the ovulation period, you won’t be able to get pregnant by any means.

3. Try Having Sex Before Ovulation

Under favorable conditions, sperm can last in your reproductive tract for as long as five days. However, an egg will last there only for a day (12 to 24 hours) after its release from the ovary. So if you go about having sex right before you ovulate, there are more chances that the egg finds sperm around when it leaves the ovary.

4. Try These (Recommended) Positions after Sex

If doctors and medical experts are to be believed, there are certain positions that can help you get pregnant without a hitch. One of them is lying on your back right after having sex. As you rest on your back after having intercourse, it allows the sperm to pool inside your vagina and swim towards the egg, and thus, it increases your chances of getting pregnant. Moreover, you should also keep in mind that having sex right before going to sleep is the best time if you are looking forward to getting pregnant. It increases your chances of getting pregnant as it ensures that you’re staying on your back after having intercourse.

5. Avoid Lubricants

You must avoid any kind of lubricant if you intend to have baby-making sex. Most couples might think that lubricants help sperm move faster into the vagina, but it is not true. In fact, lubes can actually weaken your efforts to get pregnant as they can affect the pH balance in the vagina and reduce sperm mobility.

6. Take Frequent Pregnancy Tests

You must take regular pregnancy tests during your course of trying to get pregnant. It is like the earlier you get confirmation of your pregnancy, the sooner you can consult a healthcare professional to start prenatal care.

7. Don’t Lose Hope and Keep Trying

The time it takes you to get pregnant depends on a number of factors, from your health history and age to your lifestyle conditions and unique menstrual cycle. It is certainly possible for some couples to be successful in their very first attempt, while for others, it can be very different and take much longer than what they expected. In fact, in most cases, couples have to keep trying for several menstrual cycles before they eventually get a positive pregnancy test. So if it is taking longer than what you’ve expected, it is not at all a cause for concern.

8. Quit Smoking

Smoking reduces fertility in men as well as in women. Apart from that, it is also not safe for the health of your little one if you don’t quit smoking even after you get pregnant. If you smoke and are having trouble getting pregnant, you should try to quit this unhealthy habit.

9. Exercise Regularly

One of the best ways to boost your fertility is by getting healthy and fit as a fiddle. So, if you are not accustomed to exercising on a regular basis, you must start working out as soon as you can. It can be anything from walking more than you (usually) do to burning a substantial number of calories in a gym. You can also opt for something like joining a dance class, swimming, or even taking up morning walks or running sessions. However, you must keep in mind that you don’t end up overdoing it as women who work out strenuously realize at times that it affects their menstrual cycle, which can be bad for their fertility.

10. Eat Healthy Food

It has been proven by healthcare experts around the world that food and fertility are interlinked. So, before you plan to have a baby, you and your partner should start eating a healthy and balanced diet. It will definitely increase your chances of getting pregnant. You can also consult a dietician in this regard and follow the diet plan recommended by them.

11. Say “No” to Stress

Stress is believed to be the arch-enemy of fertility by doctors and healthcare providers everywhere. Hence, if you are looking forward to conceiving, you should cut down on stress from your day-to-day life and instead train your mind to be calm and relaxed. For this, you can try certain stress-reducing exercises such as yoga, meditation, or deep breathing.

12. Rekindle Your Sex Life

Some couples think conceiving is more of a chore or a task than just a pleasure. If you are one of them, you must change your mind about it. Try forgetting about fertile windows and other things for a while and just get yourself immersed in the pleasure of having sex with your partner. This can work wonders for you and make you get pregnant faster.

Conclusion

Getting pregnant and having a baby are among the most beautiful experiences in the world, and we know that you cannot wait for them to come your way. So we expect you to follow the above-mentioned tips and suggestions and wish that you have these lovely experiences sooner rather than later!