Effective tips to get pregnant faster after trying for 6 months - Dr. Sangeeta Gomes

Get a preconception counselling from doctor for pre natal vitamins and folic acid. A complete gynaecological examination like blood test, haemoglobin, sugar, thyroid, rubella test, test for sexually transmitted diseases. Check for ovulation using cervical mucus method or use an ovulation kit detect ovulation and plan your intimacy during that day and the next two days. As the egg can survive for 24 hours but the sperm lives for 48 to 72 hours in the genital tract. Eat nutritious food, avoid smoking, alcohol, caffeine, do regular exercise, use water based medium during intercourse as saliva, oil, Vaseline can damage the sperms. Men should avoid hot bath and sauna as testicular function is better in cooler climates. Check for oral problems and dental hygiene with a dentist. Get your BMI check done. As the BMI increases the number of problems also increases. There is a chance of developing hypertension and gestational diabetes. Certain sexual positions also favour fertilisation. Immediately after intercourse do not get up. Lie down for certain minutes, do not wash immediately, place a pillow under your bottom. Relax yourself by doing yoga and meditation. On the whole post pone pregnancy as women are more fertile in their 20s. 50% of the couple get pregnant in the first 6 months. You need to meet an infertility specialist if not able to conceive in 3 to 6 months or if your age is more than 30 to 35. As age increases the fertility comes down as the ovarian reserve also reduces.