Getting Pregnant Blog

Today there are so many women struggling to fall pregnant (I know because I’m one of them) and so I’ve searched around for the best tips I know to help you speed up the process to having a baby. So keep reading so I can show you how to get pregnant fast.

Now I’m going to assume that you don’t have any medical reasons why you can’t conceive such as blocked tubes or endometriosis (if you are unsure it’s worth getting checked out by your doctor).

But if you are like me and the doctors can’t find anything wrong with you or your partner then here are some tips to help you conceive much faster.

First off you need to make sure that you are as healthy as can be. That means eating good food, including lots of healthy fruits and vegetables and lean proteins. This goes for your partner as well – since you want to make sure that his sperm is also strong and healthy.

Next you need to do some exercise. I know, I hate exercise too – but just walking for half an hour day will help you to get pregnant fast because it increases your circulation. You need good circulation if you want all those reproductive hormones to function correctly.

Drinking water also helps increase your metabolism and circulation and can help balance your hormones.

Now that you are in good shape it’s time to determine your ovulation day. I’m not going to go into too much detail about that here (if you have been trying to fall pregnant for any length of time I’m sure you know how to determine your ovulation day).

So now you need to have sex around your ovulation day including the day prior, the day of and the day after to make sure you catch that egg. Try and enjoy intercourse as studies have shown that women who have an easier time falling pregnant have a healthy and enjoyable sex life.

And finally just relax. I know, I hate it when people tell me to ‘just relax’ too – sometimes I want to just smack them, but stress hormones can interfere with fertility so try deep breathing, yoga or other relaxation techniques. At the very least it will keep you sane during this already stressful time.

My blog is filled with lots more tips and advice on how to fall pregnant, so feel free to have a look around.  Baby Dust to you.

If you’ve done any research about how to conceive a baby boy then you’ll know it’s a lot about timing ovulation and altering the pH of the vagina to help the male sperm to reach the egg first. But what I bet you didn’t know is there are things that the Shettles method recommends that the father must do as well. This article will show you the three main things that the father can do to help you get that baby boy.

1. Keep the Boys Cool

And by ‘boys’ I mean his testicles. (But I’m sure you knew that already). You see the temperature of your man’s testes is important for optimum potency of his sperm. And since the male chromosome sperm is not as strong as the female chromosome sperm you need to do everything you can to make sure that as many of them live as possible.

So that means that he must not take hot showers or baths. And he should wear boxer shorts instead of briefs as this keeps the testicles away from the body, lowering the temperature of his ‘boys’ by a few degrees.

2. No Ejaculation for 4 Days

Leading up to the optimum day for lovemaking for making a boy baby (which is ovulation day), the father must not ejaculate for at least four days prior to this day. The reason for this is to make sure there is lots of sperm ready to go and this will put the odds in your favour for conceiving and getting pregnant.

This means that the father will not be able to have intercourse or masturbate during this time (but tell him that it will be worth it once you get your baby boy).

3. Drink Coffee

While coffee isn’t recommended for women since it can decrease fertility and increase the chance of miscarriage, this isn’t the case for men – it can actually help to wake up his sperm and get them moving faster.

So prior to lovemaking, the male should drink a caffeinated beverage such as coffee or cola. This will allow the sperm to reach their destination slightly faster and give the male chromosome sperm an advantage over the slower (but stronger) female chromosome putting the odds in your favour of conceiving a boy baby.

Bonus Tip

Another thing that the man can do prior to ovulation day is to relax. Actually this is important for both couples since it has been shown that stress can interfere with both male and female fertility. So give your man a massage (and make sure he returns the favour) so you both can stay calm during the period that you are trying for a baby.

Of course there are many other things you need to be aware of when it comes to getting pregnant with a boy baby and you can read more about how to conceive a boy here.

But if you’d prefer to find out how to conceive a girl baby instead, then I recommend the o+12 method.

You might have heard many old wives tales about eating certain foods can influence the chances of having either a boy or girl baby, but is it true? Can certain foods really influence the chances of conceiving a boy or girl?

Actually there is some science behind this because there are foods that can change the composition of the cervical fluid and pH of the vagina, and that in turn can help or hinder either the male or female sperm from reaching the egg first.

For getting boy babies, you want to try and make your cervical fluid to a low pH level (or alkaline levels) to help the Y chromosome sperm (for a male) reach the egg first.

So which foods are best for getting a boy baby?

Let’s start with breakfast. Studies have shown that women who eat breakfast every morning have nearly doubled their chances of conceiving a boy. The reason is that eating kick starts the metabolism, and you want your metabolism working as soon as possible in the day to help put your body in the optimum condition.

But skip the bacon and eggs, it’s good old cereal that’s best for a boy. The best cereal to choose is one that is high in fibre and also contains healthy vitamins and minerals such as All Bran.

If you like, follow up your breakfast with a banana. Eating banana’s is very beneficial for making the cervical fluid more alkaline which is beneficial to the male sperm. Banana’s are high in potassium, and this is what influences the pH levels of the vagina. The more alkaline, the better the Y chromosome sperm likes it.

But banana’s are not the only food that is high in potassium. You also have nuts, figs, apricots and baked potatoes with the skin on them.

There are also more foods that can have a alkalizing effect on the vagina including nearly all vegetables (although skip the corn). Green leafy vegetables are your best bet to add to your dinner plate each evening.

Now that you know what to eat, what about what to drink?

Well good old water is beneficial not only for conceiving a boy but fertility in general, but what I bet you didn’t know is that orange juice can also lower the pH of your cervical fluid. Most people assume that orange juice would be acidic, but it actually has an alkalising effect on the body making it a great choice if you are trying to get pregnant with a boy.

As you can see, eating to conceive a boy baby is actually quite a healthy diet, but there is still a lot more that you can do. Click over to this blog post on conceiving a boy for more tips.

You can find more great articles on fertility and how to fall pregnant fast on this blog.

Taking birth control is a great way to prevent pregnancy and the pill is a good option for many women who are not ready to start a family. But usually there will be a time when you ARE ready to make babies and so you quit taking the pill and wait … and wait. What? Why aren’t you pregnant already?

The truth is that while some fertile women will get pregnant immediately after stopping birth control, for the majority of women it does take some time.

Most pill’s work by preventing ovulation (when the body releases an egg) so if you are not ovulating then you can’t conceive. Depending on how long you’ve been on the pill, it can take a few months for your regular cycles to return to normal.

For most women their cycles usually resume after around two to three months, but it’s possible to take up to twelve months for the hormones in the body to restore full fertility.

While you are waiting it can be a good idea to start charting your fertile signs so that you know if you are ovulating or not and when in your cycle that you do. Most women who have been trying to conceive will chart their cycles so that they have a better understanding of what is going on in their bodies.

You can do this with a body basal thermometer and recording your temperature on a chart. You will need to take your temperature at exactly the same time everyday when you wake up. Even before you get out of bed.

You will notice that in the second half of your cycle your temps will be slightly higher indicating that you have ovulated. The reason for this is that the hormone progesterone that is released in the second stage increases your bodies temperature slightly.

Other signs that your body is able of getting pregnant is taking note of your cervical mucus. During your most fertile phase, you will notice that your cervical mucus changes from creamy to an almost eggwhite quality. This is a good sign that your body is about to release an egg and that you will be able to conceive.

Most women who have taken the pill will conceive within twelve months of stopping but if it seems to be taking you longer or you don’t notice any of the fertility signs I’ve mentioned then visit your health care professional for advice.

Jump over to how to fall pregnant fast for some more tips and ideas.

If you have PCOS (Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome) then you’ll know how much it can affect your whole life, especially if you have been trying to start a family. The good news is that there have been numerous studies that show that diet and lifestyle changes can greatly improve PCOS even with small changes.

PCOS is actually quite common and can affect up to 10% of women. Many people don’t even realise that they might have it and see the symptoms as something unrelated. Usually it contributes to depression, weight gain, excess facial hair, high blood pressure, irregular periods and as I’ve already mentioned – infertility which can be frustrating if you want to know how to fall pregnant fast.

Losing weight is usually the first thing that doctors recommend for women with PCOS. Reducing just a few pounds can help the way the body processes insulin and can improve both acne and your fertility. However many women have trouble losing weight when they have the condition even when exercising and eating a healthy diet.

Usually the most successful diets for improving PCOS are low carb diets and low GI diets. But you shouldn’t cut carbohydrates out completely. Instead of eating highly processed carbs such as breads, pasta and cereals, instead think brown rice, beans and pulses and fresh fruit and vegetables.

You should also aim to include enough protein to help balance the glucose levels in the blood.

Of course it goes without saying that you should avoid unnecessary sugars in your diet that have no nutritional value and are just empty calories. These include cakes, donuts and sweets. This also includes artificial sweeteners which can also spike insulin levels.

Supplements are also recommended for women with PCOS to make sure they are regularly getting a good balance of the right vitamins and minerals. Omega 3′s are also important as they can reduce inflammation in the body and balance hormone levels.

Some of the better diets for sufferers include the Glycemic Impact Diet, South Beach Diet and Weight Watchers.

Low impact exercise done regularly can go a long way in improving PCOS symptoms. Walking, swimming and yoga are all great forms of exercise that will help to regulate your blood pressure. Yoga is especially beneficial because it also helps reduce stress levels and stress is well known to interfere with hormonal balance.

Of course it’s always best to try a healthy diet with the guidance of your health professionals who may also suggest fertility stimulants such as Clomid if you are trying to conceive.