What To Do When You’re Struggling To Get Pregnant

It’s a topic of discussion that isn’t openly talked about and for many, there can be a feeling of embarrassment, shame, and upset over struggles with fertility.

However, problems in fertility are more common than most would realize and it’s not until we talk about them more openly, that the struggle can become more manageable with support.

There are plenty of options to explore outside of the natural way of conceiving and there are also tips that might help you conceive naturally and with more success. Everyone is different so not everything mentioned may work for you. Here’s what to do when you’re struggling to get pregnant:

See your doctor or a health professional for guidance

First and foremost, if you’re struggling to get pregnant, it’s worth consulting your doctor or alternatively, a health professional who specializes in fertility and fertility issues.

By speaking to a health professional, you’re going to get qualified and reputable guidance that will be able to explore why it is that you’re struggling to get pregnant. It could be the way you’re going about trying, or it could be underlying issues that you weren’t aware of prior to trying.

Try to up your frequency in trying for a baby

While it may not be the case for everyone it could be the frequency in which you’re trying to get pregnant that isn’t being maximized.

Of course, trying to have sex when you’ve got the pressure of wanting to get pregnant isn’t easy on everyone. Throw in your day-to-day working lives and trying for a baby can be exhausting. If you’re able to, try to up the number of times you’re having sex each week in order to maximize the conception likelihood. 

Every two to three days is considered a good amount to help with your fertility success.

Track your cycle carefully

It’s important to be aware of your cycle and to track it so that you know when you’re most fertile dates are. 

With the tools and online software we have at our fingertips, it’s a lot easier to track it than it was some two or three decades ago. 

Consider other options for fertility

There are lots of other options to consider when trying to get pregnant. If you’re someone who is struggling, then you’ll know that there are many others who are faced with the same problem. Even celebrities speak about their fertility issues, which can be of comfort.

With that being said, explore the options out there when it comes to different routes that are available for those trying.

​Look at your general health and wellbeing

Finally, it’s good to look after your general health and well-being in order to ensure your body is ready for a baby. Consider what you could be doing with your health and mindfulness to improve the likelihood of getting pregnant quicker. Stressing your body out, for example, may sometimes contribute to the struggle of getting pregnant.

These tips are just a drop in the ocean when it comes to fertility struggles and they may not be helpful to everyone. It’s worth speaking to a health professional regardless.

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