Health Care

by Leesuh Smith

When it comes time to conceive a baby, sometimes it is easier said than done. While some women will get pregnant within their first month of trying, often it can take much longer - up to a year before medical intervention is necessary. So how can you increase your odds of conceiving to speed up the process of getting pregnant? Try implementing the following tips to give your baby making a boost.

Sexual Intercourse Timing
It is important to be aware of when you are ovulating in order to get the most precise intercourse timing. If you are not aware of the approximate day you are ovulating, try tracking your cycles along with taking your basal temperature each morning. When you see a shift in your temperature or a change in your cervical fluid, this indicates ovulation. Once you get a general idea of the cycle day you are ovulating, plan to have intercourse one to two days before ovulation and then again on ovulation day.

Sexual Position
It is thought that in order to increase the odds of conception that the sperm should be deposited as close to the cervix as possible. This can be accomplished best by either using the missionary position or by letting the man enter from the rear. These allow for the deepest penetration and therefore will get the sperm as close to where they need to be during ejaculation.

Female Orgasm
Another factor than can aid the sperm in entering the cervix is if a woman has an orgasm following the man. As the muscles of the uterus vagina contract, this may help ease the sperm through the cervix and toward the fallopian tubes. This will move the sperm to their destination quicker before the are killed off by the hostile environment inside of the vagina.

Laying Down After Intercourse
Gravity is the enemy of sperm trying to swim upstream, so staying laying down after intercourse will help in their journey. You can even stick a pillow under your hips to aid gravity in getting the sperm toward the waiting egg. Laying flat for about 15 minutes should be significant.

Although the journey to conception can be a difficult one, you should always try to create the best environment for sperm to reach the fallopian tubes. Each of these tips should increase your odds, but the most important factor is to make sure your sexual intercourse timing is lined up with your ovulation day.

Once you've successfully fertilized that egg, you may have many unanswered questions on pregnancy. Find lots of information on a variety of pregnancy topics by visiting my Pregnancy Blog. Learn about everything from early pregnancy signs to what to expect throughout your pregnancy journey.