How to Get Pregnant Fast and Understanding The Difficulties

Times have changed and more women are childless by the age of 40 years old. According to Pew Research Center, in 1970’s only 1 out of 10 women were childless but in 2010, childlessness has risen with 1 out of 5 women being childless by the age of 40 years old. These women are not necessarily medically infertile but with the lifestyle choices that women are choosing nowadays, it has greatly contributed to being childless. Women are given more options now than in 1970’s and getting pregnant is now an individual choice or the last priority in a marriage. Despite the modern times and the different career opportunities opening up for women, motherhood is still one of women’s goals in life --- at least for the 4 out of the 5 women.

For a woman, nothing can replace that sense of responsibility over a little breathing human being and the sense of fulfillment for sustaining its life and taking care of a baby. As cliché as it may sound, hearing a baby’s laughter is like bells to a woman’s ears. Just the mere presence of a baby in the house lights up the room and instantly lifts up everyone’s spirit. Those irresistible rosy cheeks, a hint of glimmer in their eyes and their sweet smell is reason enough to want a baby and for a woman, when she wants a baby, the days get longer until she has one. Ironically, life teases us in odd ways and when we want something, it usually takes a longer time to get it. How to get pregnant fast and easy may prove to be something difficult.

Tips On How To Get Pregnant Fast

Learn how to know the approximate day of ovulation. Ovulation is when a mature egg is released into the ovary to the uterus through the fallopian tube. Once the egg reaches the uterus, this is when fertilization can happen. BabyCenter.com has an ovulation calculator that computes the approximate day of ovulation which just lets the soon-to-be-mom enter the last day of their last period and their cycle length. By taking the approximate day of ovulation, have intercourse every other day around that day.

Have the proper position during sex. As the egg can only survive 24 hours in the uterus, it is best to have the egg be as close to the sperm when it comes in. Couples should avoid positions that defy gravity and try the ones that exposes the cervix more during penetration. The traditional missionary position elevated with a pillow below the woman’s hips is a good position to increase the chances of getting pregnant. Couples can also try the side-by-side position or doggy-style position.

Make wiser lifestyle choices. Start taking folic acid as this can reduce neural tube effects in babies by up to 70 percent. Maintain a healthy weight with proper diet and getting enough exercise since being overweight can lessen chances of getting pregnant. Step off the alcohol and cigarettes and avoid places where you can be exposed to smoke. 

Make the vagina and its surroundings friendly to sperm. Women should avoid scented feminine washes, scented tampons or vaginal sprays as these can cause an imbalance on the pH on the vagina. Stay away from artificial lubricants. Women should also avoid douching as not only can this cause vaginal infections, it can also wash away the natural cervical mucus that aids in transporting the sperm.

These are just some simple ways on how to get pregnant naturally. Remember that this should not become a chore and trying to conceive should be fun. One last thing: Do not take contraceptives while following these steps.