So you’ve decided that you want to start a family? Congratulations! It’s one of the most rewarding things you’ll ever do in your life. But before you can get pregnant, you need to at least have some knowledge of how to make a baby.
This 8-step guide will walk you through the basics of getting pregnant, from preparing your body to tracking your cycle.
Trying to conceive can be a bit of a guessing game, but it’s also possible to take some steps to increase your chances of getting pregnant.
If you want to increase your odds of conception, you can either try to conceive naturally or use a fertility calculator to help you out.
You don’t need a crystal ball to know that trying to get pregnant can be frustrating. But if you’re like most people, there are some steps in your plan of attack: dietary changes or using an ovulation calculator based on your menstrual cycle.
One thing is sure- without being smart about what goes into our bodies AND outwards toward potential baby-making machines—we won’t have any hope!
Step 1: Get Prepared
Before you start trying to conceive, there are a few things you need to do to prepare your body. Make sure you’re eating a healthy diet and getting plenty of exercises.
You should also make sure your vaccinations are up-to-date and that you’re taking your vitamins every day.
Step 2: Decide When You Want to Conceive
One of the most important things to do when trying to get pregnant is to figure out when you want to conceive. You’ll need to know your ovulation cycle so you can time intercourse correctly.
You can either wing it and try to conceive naturally or use a fertility calculator to help you out.
Step 3: Start Tracking Your Cycle
Once you know when you’re ovulating, it’s important to start tracking your cycle. This will help you figure out when you’re most fertile and when you should start trying to conceive. You can track your cycle manually or use a fertility app to make things a little easier.
The menstrual cycle:
The menstrual cycle is a natural phenomenon that varies from woman to woman. It typically lasts about 28 days, but you can have as few as 21 or more than 40!
The average length of the fertile period (the time when conception could take place) ranges anywhere between 5-6 full-lengths in one Human Calendar System term. This means there are many different ways for people with specific calendars, such as leap years notch out their cycles differently and potentially conceive easier because they know what day exactly was going to be “fertile.”
However, it’s important not just rely on these spans since everyone experiences variation within themselves due to other factors such as stress, travel, smoking, diet, etc.
Knowing when you ovulate:
Tracking ovulation is important because if the sperm and egg meet during that 12-24 hour window, there’s a greater chance of conception.
Tracking your basal body temperature or examining your cervical mucus can also clue you in when it’s prime baby-making time.
People should always keep their daily schedule updated in case something comes up unexpectedly, so they know what days provide them with the greatest opportunity for babies.
Winging it (having intercourse randomly without knowing when you’re ovulating) is a great way to ensure lots of fun, but not so much if your goal is to conceive.
Using predictor kit:
One way to get pregnant is by using an ovulation predictor kit. However, some people do not recommend this because they worry that we might become too reliant on technology and miss all of our other physical signs telling us when it’s time for conception!
Step 4: Quit Smoking and Drinking
If you’re trying to get pregnant, it’s important to quit smoking and drinking. These substances can not only harm your unborn baby, but they can also make it more difficult to conceive.
So if you want to increase your chances of getting pregnant, try to cut back or quit smoking and drinking altogether.
Step 5: Get Some Rest
When you’re trying to get pregnant, it’s important to get plenty of rest. This will help keep your body healthy and make it easier for you to conceive.
So make sure you’re getting at least eight hours of sleep every night, and take some time to relax and de-stress.
Most women who exercise regularly will be able to manage their fitness level throughout most parts of pregnancy without compromising or risking any harm to themselves, the baby, etcetera!
Step 6: Avoid Certain Foods
There are some foods you should avoid when you’re trying to get pregnant. These include caffeine, processed foods, and anything high in sugar. Instead, try to eat a healthy diet of whole foods that are low in sugar and unhealthy fats.
Best Foods:
Organic meats and produce, low-fat dairy, whole grains, nuts and seeds, legumes (beans and lentils), omega-3-rich foods (salmon, trout, sardines, anchovies), antioxidant-rich fruits and vegetables (berries, tomatoes, bell peppers).
Bad foods to avoid:
Processed foods, fast food, sugary snacks and drinks, artificial sweeteners, caffeine, alcohol, and cigarettes should be avoided at all costs.
Cutting back on caffeine might help you get pregnant faster. Women who consume more than 2 cups (500 mL) of coffee or five cans (2 L) of soda per day are at risk of a harder time getting pregnant and an increased chance of miscarriage, so cutting these drinks could be what’s needed!
Eat a healthy diet before you get pregnant. Follow these simple guidelines:
- Reduce empty calories, artificial sweeteners, and caffeine by eliminating them or making small changes such as limiting your intake to only one cup of coffee per day
- Foods that are high in protein can help with future fertility, so those would be good options for an active lifestyle like running around with kids! Fruits, vegetable grains and dairy products will all provide some nutritional stability while also being excellent sources of fiber which is essential when trying not to have too much weight gain during pregnancy.
- Fish are a great source of omega-3 fatty acids, which help with brain development. The FDA recommends that women who want to get pregnant should avoid high mercury fish like tuna and blowfish because it can be harmful to pregnancy progress!
- Losing weight during pregnancy is challenging and should be done gradually to avoid side effects. It’s best to reach your target before getting pregnant, but it’s also safe for most people once they hit term.
When you’re trying to get pregnant, it’s important that your medical regimen consists only of those medicines and supplements necessary for your health. This way, there are no risks or unknowns in the mix!
Step 7: Take Folic Acid
One of the most important things you can do when trying to conceive is to take folic acid. This vitamin helps reduce the risk of certain congenital disabilities, so it’s crucial that you start taking it before you get pregnant. You can find folic acid in prenatal vitamins and other supplements, or you can try to eat foods that are high in folate.
Before you try to get pregnant, take a vitamin supplement that includes at least 0.4 milligrams (400 micrograms) of folic acid. It will reduce the risk for congenital disabilities and especially problem pregnancies caused by Spina bifida or other spinal muscle disorders in your baby’s spine arena where there were no symptoms before conception happened.
Make sure not to exceed more than one tablet per day because this could cause health problems related to overboard absorption into the bloodstream, which might lead to death if taken improperly or by accident.
Step 8: See a Doctor
If you’re having trouble getting pregnant, it’s important to see a doctor. They can help you figure out what’s going on and offer advice and treatment options. So if you’ve been trying to conceive for more than six months without success, make an appointment with your doctor.
The doctor or midwife can do plenty of things to help you prepare for your pregnancy. This is not just about making sure that there are no problems, but also giving opportunities and resources so that everyone involved has what they need when it’s needed most!
Your doctor will review your current health or refer you for genetic counseling if there are any concerns about passing on certain diseases or conditions through genes passed down from either parent’s family tree.
To get pregnant, you might need to make sure that your blood tests are up-to-date and find out if any vaccines will be necessary for the upcoming pregnancy.
Fertility awareness:
Fertility awareness is something that many couples are choosing to do, especially now with so many different ways of tracking their cycles. It’s important to be in tune with your own body and the signals it might be sending you about whether or not you’re ready to conceive.
In the days leading up to your key conception time, you should have as much sex as possible. This will reduce your partner’s healthy sperm count, and mean there are fewer fast-swimming boy sperm available to join the race for fertilization.
It seems that girl sperm favor a more acidic environment. Alkaline testing kits are available from pharmacies if you’re keen to find out what your individual vaginal pH may be.
Women who are sensitive to their body’s changes are in the best possible position to know when they are fertile. If manageable, women need to avoid having an orgasm during sex.
Shettles Method claims female orgasm helps to produce a more alkaline vaginal environment which favors boy sperm. The muscular uterine contractions also give the boy’s sperm a boost towards the fallopian tubes, where conception usually takes place.
The Motherly Guide
The Motherly Guide to Becoming Mama is an excellent resource for pregnant women or people trying to get pregnant. The book includes evidence-based guides to guide moms (and dads) towards their journey to pregnancy.
Does Sex Position Matter?
The position doesn’t matter that much for baby-making sex. As long as ejaculation happens as close as possible to the cervix, it’s good enough.
However, there is some debate on whether or not the missionary position (man on top) may be best. Truthfully, you can have sex in any position. Variety may help improve your sex life, which can help you cope better with the stress of trying to conceive.
Positioning affects how close to the cervix the sperm cells are ejaculated. To conceive a boy, deep penetration during sex is considered to be the key. For conceiving a girl, shallow penetration is optimal.
The missionary position can achieve this by limiting the depth of penetration. Boy sperm cells swim very fast for short periods before tiring out.
Sperm needs to travel about 7 inches from the cervix through the uterus to the fallopian tubes. If there isn’t an egg in one of the fallopian tubes after ejaculation, the sperm can live in the woman’s reproductive tract for up to five days.
How to Make a Baby - Wrap Up
So if you’re trying to get pregnant, be sure to follow these steps! Eating a healthy diet, getting enough exercise, and taking prenatal vitamins are all great ways to support your fertility.
And if you’re having trouble getting pregnant, be sure to see a doctor. If sex is so painful that sexual intercourse isn’t possible, there are other options for conception. Pain is often our body’s way of telling us that something isn’t right. Talk to your doctor and have a thorough exam.
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