How would you know that you are maximizing your chances and adopting the best way to conceive? You may be newly married, married for two years or celebrating your "wooden" year of your wedding anniversary.
At some point in time, you will want to add a bundle of joy to your family life.
You may not be one of those where being able to conceive is a given or a definite so, you need to plan and find the best way to conceive.
Discover these effective tips on the best way to conceive by reading on.
First, have well-timed sex.
You may think "Isn't this basic knowledge?" but, the reality is, how often is your sexual intercourse such that you boost your chance to conceive? There may be a handful of fortunate ones who "bingo" at the first attempt or when they only "do it" once a month.
More often than not, you and I do not fall within this category.
Make plans for sex amidst yours and your spouse's time, particularly near ovulation to increase chances of conceiving.
If you and your spouse have the stamina, make love at least every 48 hours, and you will keep a fresh supply of sperm in the fallopian tube at any given time! Remember, make time; create the mood; relax and enjoy making love! I know of cleanliness freaks who hop to the bathroom immediately after sexual intercourse.
Hold the rush! Instead, lie down to increase the chance for the sperm to make its way to find the egg.
Secondly, keep a menstrual calendar.
Chart down when was the first day you had your menstruation, the last day and when was your ovulation.
By being able to predict your menstrual cycle, you can watch the symptom (ovulation; chart temperature; etc) to know the best time to conceive.
And, when you are pregnant, the records will help your gynecologist estimate your expected delivery date of the bundle of joy! Thirdly, diet.
Some studies have shown a link between caffeine consumption and a woman's ability to conceive though other studies have suggested little or no correlation.
However, it is always better to err on the safe side so, go easy on the caffeine.
Moderation is the key.
Take the opportunity to put an end to habits like smoking and drinking.
Not only will you be healthier, you will also improve your chances of conceiving.
Fourth, it is important and extremely good to start taking folic acid at least three months before you try to conceive to reduce chances of the baby born with neural tube defect, one of the most common birth defects involving the brain and spinal cord.
Folic acid is crucial in the development of the DNA, for the cell growth and development and tissue formation.
Continue the folic acid until at least the early stage of pregnancy.
My gynecologist had prescribed me folic acid even until a month after my delivery! However, always remember, after trying for a year, if you have not found your best way to conceive, do consult your family doctor or gynecologist to identify infertility problems, if any.
Being able to conceive is the greatest privilege of any woman but not being able to conceive is definitely no fault of yours!