Trying to Get Pregnant

We know that there are plenty of women out there who are trying to get pregnant. Some have been trying for a lot longer than others, whilst some have just began their journey. Whatever step of the "trying to get pregnant" ladder you're on, we hope that you will be successful. In the meantime, we wanted to provide a list of tips on getting pregnant sent in by our readers. We'll continue to update this list as new tips arrive, if you have a special tip not on the list, please feel free to contact us.

Trying to Get Pregnant - Tips

• Time to finally stop taking the pill. If you're trying to get pregnant, there's no place for contraception.
  
  
• Enjoy lots of "special time" with your partner, there is no getting pregnant without it. Take advantage of the opportunity and really enjoy each others company.
  
  
• Take the time to understand your ovulation cycle. It's definitely not black magic and we're all slightly different. Knowing when you ovulate can increase your chances of conception dramatically.
  
  
• Look after yourself and your body. There's an old saying that says a healthy body is a healthy mind. Try to maintain a healthy body, eat a balanced diet and take regular exercise.
  
  
• Be positive, in fact be ultra positive. There is a common view that trying to get pregnant is as much about mind and attitude as it is about physicality. Think positive and believe it will happen, never feel that your "special time" is a chore.
  
  
• Cut out the ciggies and alcohol, if your partner smokes ask them to quit or reduce their intake also. Smoking and drinking have been proven to affect fertility levels.
  
  
• Not quite swinging from the chandeliers, however think about the position you use when making love with your partner. Deeper penetration is thought to increase the chances of conception.
  
  
• Try lying with your legs in the air for about a minute after making love with your partner, this is thought to provide a helping hand to the sperm as they begin their incredible journey.

Whilst on the topic of sex, there is a little known phenomenon called "trying to get pregnant sex", clearly the objective is to get pregnant. However, it is possible that it is not the most enjoyable way to indulge in carnal pleasures. Speak with your partner, spice things up, do whatever it takes to avoid "trying to get pregnant sex".

We'll be adding to this list all of the time, so if you have a special tip or something unique that helped you when you were trying to get pregnant, please do not hesitate to email it in to us here. We've included, one of our favourite emails on this topic below.

Now something a little less serious..

Here's a story from one of our readers which our staff found hilarious - we had to share it with you!

"Dear Pregnancy Wizard,

I really enjoyed spending time reading your site recently, so much so that one of the pages reminded me of when I was trying to get pregnant. My partner and I had been trying for what felt like forever with no luck. Well, we kept trying and eventually I fell pregnant, it was after I had started work at our local supermarket part time. My job was on the tills, I sat at the same checkout every time I worked. When I explained to my boss I was pregnant, I was amazed at her response. She told me that she was not surprised, apparently the person I had replaced also became pregnant sat at the same checkout. As did four other women in the last 12 months. Incredibly, I had found myself at what appears to be the most fertile checkout in the world. Lucky me, I'm pleased to say that I gave birth to my lovely son Ben later that year.

Yours,

Sarah C"