Getting Pregnant - Conception

Getting pregnant can be a frustrating process for many couples. If you have recently begun trying to get pregnant, you and your partner might be upset if conception hasn't occurred in a short period of time. You might wish to see a fertility specialist for help getting pregnant; this specialist can determine whether fertility treatment would be beneficial and give you tips for getting pregnant.

Tips for Getting Pregnant

Women can do many things to increase their chances of getting pregnant. First, women should stop using birth control pills and other forms of contraception. Getting pregnant after being on the pill shouldn’t be a problem, as women generally recover their fertility within a month of stopping usage. To improve the likelihood of conception, women should follow several common tips for getting pregnant.

Fertility Charting

Charting your fertility can help you determine when ovulation occurs and thus when you are most fertile, giving you help in getting pregnant. Fertility charting is done by carefully observing several of your physical signs, such as your basal body temperature and the position of your cervix. Sometimes, a failure to get pregnant can simply be a question of poor timing – and charting your fertility for a few months can help improve your chances of getting pregnant by showing you what days are best for conception. For more information, read our page dedicated to charting your fertility.

Signs and Symptoms of Pregnancy

The early signs of pregnancy can be ambiguous, as they often resemble PMS or the flu and can differ between women and between pregnancies. However, there are some common ones—including a missed period, nausea, vomiting, cramps, headache, backache, light bleeding caused by implantation of the embryo, swollen or tender breasts, and frequent urination. For more information, visit our DocShop patient education page dedicated to the signs and symptoms of pregnancy.

Locate a Fertility Specialist through DocShop

Use DocShop to locate a fertility specialist in your area that can help you pinpoint the reasons you are having problems getting pregnant, give you tips for getting pregnant, and guide you through a successful pregnancy.