Trying to conceive?
Conception/fertility tips

When you are trying to conceive, there are many different factors that both partners need to consider - to get it right, so to speak!

It's not unusual for some couples to start becoming frustrated when their first few attempts at getting pregnant have failed. Just the fact that you are reading this page is proof enough!

Both you and your partner are looking forward to starting a family! Having a baby may even become the number one priority in your lives. However, just stopping the birth control doesn't guarantee conception!

So the timing may be just right, but unfortunately it's not always easy to become pregnant just when you want to. Conception is quite a complex process biologically! There are many different factors that have to be just right when planning to conceive.

Did you know that even for a healthy young couple who are actively trying for a baby, the probability of conceiving per cycle is around 20 percent. Those odds decrease with age.

Help increase your chances of conception with a little knowledge!

There are some other considerations you may want to investigate first... We always encourage both partners to have a mandatory doctors visit before trying to conceive for a general check up. This is to diagnose any health conditions that may contribute towards infertility.

The medical community describes the term infertility, as not conceiving after one year of unprotected sexual intercourse (or after six months if the women if over 35 years old).

We recommend having a look at our signs of infertility page. This has information regarding some of the most common bodily symptoms for you to take notice of. These are clues that can help your doctor diagnose any medical conditions which may interfere with your chances of conceiving.

Both partners should also look into certain lifestyle and environmental factors that can influence fertility health. We take a good look at these topics within our fertility problems section of this website.

Also our fertility diet is highly recommended reading. A good diet plays a huge role towards aiding the reproductive system into functioning at an optimal level! Find out which foods and supplements are best and what needs to be avoided.

Of course there are many things you need to consider before trying for a baby, as the act of sexual intercourse is just one part of the process!

How to become pregnant then? You'll discover that a little preparation and planning can make the difference between a positive or negative pregnancy result!

We aim to provide you with helpful insights to help give you a head start with your baby making plans! Within this trying to conceive section some of the subjects we'll look into include -

• Pre-conception care
• Ovulation timing
• Sperm friendly lubricants
• Conception positions
• Increasing sperm count
• And other priceless top conception/fertility tips!

This is information that both men and women need to know about when trying to conceive!

A preconception care plan is a good place to start for every couple!

Sperm friendly lubricants, the essential need to know information!

Best conception positions

When trying for a baby, there are some conception positions that are believed to help your odds. It pays to work with gravity, not against it!

Guys, are you doing all you can to ensure your sperm is up for the task?

The most common answer to that question is - probably not! When you are trying to conceive, it pays to make sure you are looking after your swimmers. Learn all about how to increase sperm count.

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