Are there ways to improve the chances of conception?

Answer 1

You can go to americanbaby.com or babycenter.com and they have an ovulation calculator.

My parents tried for me for five years. Finally, the doctor told them that they needed to both be very relaxed. I suggest listening to relaxation tapes or taking a vacation. Also, depending on how long your cycle is, you should at least wait until the middle. There is only a four day window where you have a chance of getting pregnant. The sperm (they only live for about 72 hours) only has 12-24 hours after ovulation. Then, the egg drops and gets prepared to shed with the lining. Good luck with everything.

Firstly, my advise would be to visit your gyno/doctor if you don't already have regular pap smears.

Secondly, try and have intercourse between days 12-18 after the first day of your last menstrual period. This is when you are most likely to ovulate. If you are unsure, you can buy ovulation kits from the chemist/supermarket.

Keep a diary of all your menstrual dates and ovulation dates, as some women experience short luteal phases. If this is the case then progrestrone supplements can help.

If you haven't been able to fall pregnant within 6 months, then go back to your gyno to seek further assistance. You may need a check up of your uterus to see if there is any abnormalities.

Good luck

I agree - count 14 days after the first day of your last period. Start trying on day 10 and finish trying on day 18. Stress can screw up ovulation - so keep your mind preoccupied with something else, and relax. Dont try and it will happen.

Answer 2

There are many web based resources available for help in getting pregnant.

One tip that is harder to find, and that many people miss is to buy supplemental health insurance before getting pregnant. It allows you to create maternity leave income, and protects you in case of pregnancy/delivery complications, premature birth, accidents and illnesses.

Once you conceive, you can no longer get coverage.

Answer 3

The best way is to make sure the woman is getting really turned on. Take an hour or two working up to it. At some point, her cervix will open like a blooming flower, and the semen will go right into her 'baby bed'. You can also use a heavy-duty thermometer that is made for the purpose to take the temperature inside the birth canal every day. Ovulation is occuring during that day when the temperature rises a degree or so. Have sex then, and the day after.

Make sure the guy's testes are cool . . . best to wear loose boxer shorts. His sex cells may die or be weakened by being too warm, as when he wears tight briefs. If you are not having luck, get the doctor to check his semen for the correct number of active sex cells.

I take it back . . . the best way is to simply relax and have fun!

Answer 4

Have intercourse every day.

Ensure that you are getting enough zinc and vitamin C in your diet.

Eliminate caffeine and alcohol from your diet.

Wear loose-fitting underclothing that doesn't concentrate excess heat in your testes.

Answer 5

Not using a condom