trying to conceive

10 Things You Should Never Say to Someone Who is Trying to Conceive

When you talk to your couple friends who are trying to have a baby, you might say something casually, thinking nothing of it, about trying to conceive. Keep in mind that the process of getting pregnant isn’t always easy for everyone, and because of this, people that are trying to conceive can be sensitive about topics regarding fertility.

Get Pregnant Now: 12 Ideas to Help You Get Pregnant Right Away

You may have heard that you have a 20-25 percent chance of conceiving during any given menstrual cycle. What if you could increase the odds to give you a 40 to 50 percent chance of getting pregnant this month? There are things you can do right now to double your chances of conceiving. Here are 12 ideas to help you get pregnant right away.

 

Trying to Get Pregnant - Are You Trying Too Hard?

Trying to conceive is supposed to be a natural process that is easy, at least, that is what people would lead you to think. Yet, if you have been trying to conceive for many months or even years, you may realize that having children does not come easily for everyone. » Read more

Trying to Conceive - Tips for getting pregnant

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How to get Pregnant Faster - Top Ten Tips

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How to Conceive a Girl

You may be wondering if there is anything you can do to increase your chances of conceiving a girl. You may have heard of the Shettles method for gender selection. According to Dr. » Read more

How Long Does it Take Most Couples to Get Pregnant?

The simple answer: not long at all. It only takes a fraction of a second for a sperm to attach itself to an egg and begin the process of conception. But that’s not what people mean when they wonder how long it takes to get pregnant. » Read more

The Shettles Method for Choosing a Baby's Gender

When Dr. Landrum Shettles and David Rorvik co-wrote the book How to Choose the Sex of Your Baby, it became a top-seller. The idea behind the Shettles method, developed in the 1960s, remains a popular conversation topic today among those who are trying to influence the gender of their baby. Dr. » Read more

Robitussin (Guaifenesin Cough Syrup) to Improve Fertility

You may be wondering what cough syrup has to do with fertility.  Robitussin’s main ingredient is guaifenesin.  Guaifenesin aids in fertility because it improves the quality of your cervical mucus.  Fertile cervical mucus helps t » Read more

Daily Sex Improves Sperm Quality

There has been some debate over how frequently a couple should have sex when trying to conceive.  It was once thought that abstaining from sex for a few days before ovulation helped build up a man’s sperm count, improving the chances of con » Read more