How to make a baby? It’s a biggie. Making the decision to try for a littl’un is monumental. Whether you’re expanding your brood or it’s your first love bug, check out these baby-making tips...
1.) Pregnancy Prep
Prepare your body for pregnancy with a good pre-natal vitamin that includes folic acid. It helps prevent any neural tube defects in your developing baby further down the line.
Once you’ve had ‘the chat’ and it’s time to try, then it’s time to stop birth control. Discuss your options with your doctor.
2.) Know your Cycle
The better you know your body and cycle, the better your chances of getting pregnant sooner. Your fertility window will likely be 5-6 days, typically in the middle of your cycle. Remember everyone’s different so be aware of those little ovulation signs.
3.) Be Mindful
You make the decision to have a baby and BAM it’s all you can think about. Cue that swarm of babies in every supermarket you visit. It can feel like a waiting game. Practising self-love helps to alleviate stress if it’s not happening as quickly as you’d hoped. Check out these self-love tips…
4.) Doing the Deed
Not tracking your ovulation? Mother.ly suggest having sex every other day for the full month. If you are tracking, try having sex every day in your fertility window. Everyone’s busy and life can get in the way so go easy on yourself. Too regimented and things can feel forced, not fun and the harder it can be to conceive. Remember to enjoy the journey.
5.) Don’t Compare
We are all individuals with different bodies and needs. Comparing your conception journey with someone else’s is a path to nowhere. So your pal conceived first time, good for them. So you fell pregnant with your first really easily. Good for you. It’s not a race. Many factors have to be in alignment to make the miracle that is a baby. If it’s not immediate it doesn’t necessarily mean there are issues at play.
The general advice is if you are under 35 and have been actively trying to conceive for 12 months or over 35 and have been trying to conceive for 6 months, book in with your GP to access support. Of course, check in sooner if you have any concerns.
Finally, let nature take its course and enjoy the process. Accept the challenges and don’t force yourself to do anything that doesn’t feel right for you.
