Parenting-N-Families

So you are trying to get pregnant quickly and so far nothing seems to be happening. Did you know that baby making is very much a numbers game and that even if you do “everything” right, you only have a 25% to 30% chance of conceiving in any given month?

Below are 3 steps that you can put into practice straight away and you just might fall pregnant sooner rather than later.1. Are you a coffee drinker? Time to give it up or switch to decaf! Caffeine is thought to restrict the growth of a developing baby by constricting blood vessels and reducing blood flow to the uterus.Research has even shown that excessive consumption of caffeine, that is, more than three cups of drip coffee per day may contribute to fertility problems. So the best advice? If you are trying to get pregnant quickly, dump the caffeine.2. Are you or your partner regularly exposed to hazardous substances in your various workplaces? You may need to consider a job change or job modification before you start your family. It has been shown that certain substances can affect both the quality of your partner’s sperm and the development of the embryo when you do conceive.3. Have you had your preconception check-up yet? Now is the time to set up an appointment with your doctor to review your medical history and to talk about your plans to start a family. One more thing to think about if you are trying to get pregnant quickly, is any prescription or over-the-counter drugs that you may be taking at the moment. It is important to ask your doctor if it’s safe for you to continue taking them once you start trying to conceive. We have touched briefly on 3 things that will help you if you are trying to get pregnant quickly. But it is almost impossible to discuss all you need to know and act upon in one article.