So you are ready to be a mother? It is important to take care of your health even before pregnancy. There are also some things you need to know and follow to help boost your chances of getting pregnant fast naturally. Read on for the 7 effective tips for getting pregnant fast.
1. Avoid using the wrong lubrication when you have sexual intercourse because it can spoil your chances of getting pregnant. Most of the lubricants on-the-shelf will destroy the sperm and this could minimise your chances of getting pregnant by 50%.
2. Vitamin C, taken in right dosage, can actually helps you to increase your fertility by improving your cervical fluid, which is crucial for transporting the sperm to your cervix and on to your uterus, where it will eventually meet up with your egg. Without good quality cervical fluid, the sperm does not have a chance of surviving for very long. However, too much of vitamin C can cause your cervical fluid to dry up, and therefore, can reduce your chances of getting pregnant. So what is the right dosage? I would recommend 500mg of vitamin C supplements daily, but you can go as high as 1000mg, but do not exceed more than 1000mg per day.
3. If both partners are on a medication, consult with your physician whether you may need to stop taking them or try alternative safe medicine when trying to get pregnant. Medications to control a chronic condition such as high blood pressure, inflammatory bowel disease or gout have a harmful effect on fertility.
4. A woman is fertile when she is ovulating. So it pays off to know when those times are because sexual intercourse during this time increases your chances of getting pregnant. A woman's monthly cycle is calculated from the first day of her menstrual period until the first day of her next period. On average, a woman's cycle is normally between 28-32 days, but some may have shorter or longer cycles. Ovulation is calculated by starting with the first day of the last menstrual period (LMP) or by calculating 12-16 days from the next expected period. Most women ovulate anywhere between Day 11 - Day 21 of their cycle, counting from the first day of the LMP. This is what many refer to as the "fertile time" of a woman's cycle.
5. Your body will also give you clear clues and signals as to when fertility is approaching and occurring. By monitoring changes in the cervical mucus is an accurate and useful method for women to use to predict their most fertile days. As your cycle progresses, your cervical mucus increases in volume and changes texture. The greater volume and changes in texture show that you are close to ovulating. You are considered most fertile when the mucus becomes clear, slippery and stretchy. The role of this mucus is to nourish, protect and help in drawing the sperm up and to the fallopian tubes where fertilization usually takes place. Making love when your cervical mucus is wet, slippery and therefore most receptive to sperm will increase your chances of getting pregnant.
6. The rise in the basal body temperature is also an indication for the ovulation and it can be the best time to get pregnant. This small rise of temperature cannot be felt, but can be measured by a Basal Body Thermometer. The days when the temperature reaches the highest point, conditions become favourable to conceive.
7. The best position during sexual intercourse helps in faster and effective conception. This special tactical position is known as the 'missionary' position or 'with the man on top'. This is favoured over the other positions such as sitting, standing or with women on top. With the other sexual positions, it is difficult for the sperm to get near your cervix as gravity is pulling them in the other direction. Lying for 10-15 minutes with elevated hip positions after ejaculation enable the sperm to flow swiftly through the vaginal canal to reach the egg. Do not jump out of bed right away for a wash.