HI,
does anyone have any tips on getting pregnant naturally? my hubby and i decided we wanted to start trying and would like some help to increase the odds
thanks
Melissa

Stop using BC (duh) and start taking vitamines specified by your O.B.
Check out the ovulation calculator on BabyCenter.com it can give you a good idea of when you might be most fertile.

Good Luck!

Well is your period regular? If you have a regular cycle you should count the first day of your period as day one and then keep counting to day 14 or 15. This is usually when ovulation will occur. Have sex during this time to have the best odds of getting pregnant. Then keep counting from day 14 up to 28 and that is when your next cycle should start. If it doesn't take a preg test and see if it worked. Sometimes it doesn't happen right away and if you do not have regular cycles you may want to talk to your doctor about that. They do have kits that can determine when you are ovulating. You can also take your temp.

Not sure what other advice i can give you....well except make sure you do it alot.

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Jodie....Wife to Andrew (1995)
Mommy to Riley (2000) and Wyatt (2003)

Elevate your bottom with a pillow for about 30 minutes after you have sex during your fertile time (no kidding). I've heard this gives the sperm a little "boost." Worked for us every time .

And have fun doing it - I learned the hard way that stressing about trying to get pregnant can mess with your mind and affect your cycle.

Oh, and keep an eye on your cervical mucous. I'm pretty sure the egg white consistency signals ovulation. You can look it up or someone else on here should be able to tell you for sure. Have sex every other day during your fertile time.

Good luck and have fun.

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Stephanie
Mom to: Caleb (8/03), Ian (9/05), & Lucas (11/08)

Also, I was told that the better health you are in the better for conception. So, if you aren't eating right (make sure you're getting folic acid in your diet!!) and exercising, its a great time to start. if there are any stressors in your life, try adn cut them out or at least take extra time to relax.

good luck!!

Don't have sex every day. Wait at least one or two days between. This give the sperm a chance to "build up" again.

It took us 2 months of trying with DD#2. The first month we did it A LOT. Like every night (his idea). The next month we would wait a couple days and go again (my idea). That's what did it.

Go to your doctor and get a pre prenatal checkup. I think they do have a specific name but I couldn't begin to tell you what it is. Just to make sure everything is okay. Also start taking a prenatal vitamin, eating right, stay active.

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Check your cervical mucus, you can google cervical mucus, and you can learn how to do this. It is a very good sign that you should be "baby dancing" every other day. Also, the tip about the pillow under the bottom, it is true, and it does work. Just make sure to not prop yourself up to high, one pillow is enough, just enough to have your pelvis tipped up slightly-otherwise the sperm gets trapped around your cervix (I read about this while investigating how to get pregnant). Stay propped up for at least 30 min to let the swimmers have a chance to find your egg! Anyway, I did those two things and didn't have to wait long for a positive pregnancy test, both times!!!

Good luck!

This is EXACTLY what I was advised while TTC.
Good luck!

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Amanda
Mommy to Zack & Emily

All the ladies on here pretty much covered what I was going to say too. Chart your cervical mucous and temp during your cycles, so you can figure out when you're ovulating. Many women DON'T ovulate on day 14. I was acutally ovulating closer to day 19. And, when you're mucous is fertile (right before and during ovulation) do the "baby dance" every other day. Bumping your bottom with a pillow afterwards is great. Worked for me too! Good luck!

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