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Alison's Journey Home: An Adoption Story - Part 4
11-23-2000
11:00 AM
Yesterday was the best day yet with my little girl. The caretakers tell me she is a
bit spoiled and can get cranky when she's not happy (as I've noticed!). I think I discovered the source of her discontent. Hunger!
I...
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A Quick Guide On How To Get Pregnant
Congratulations! So you've decided to take the big step into
becoming a parent. While it is one of the most important things
a person can do in their life, it is also the most challenging
and the first challenge is conceiving. Many people assume that
once they stop taking contraception they will immediately
conceive. Our bodies are slightly more complicated than that and
this guide on how to get pregnant will give you tips on the best
methods and the timing to get pregnant.
First things first The first thing you must do when you make the
decision to have a baby is to visit your gynecologist. This is a
vital step as you will need a German measles vaccination if you
haven't had one already, and to make sure you are receiving
enough folic acid to prevent birth defects. The gynecologist
will also answer any of your questions and will provide you with
further tips on how to get pregnant.
When to do it The best time is dependent on your ovulation
cycle. Your ovulation period lasts six days - the first five
days before and leading up to the sixth day in which you ovulate
- and it's during this time at which you are most fertile. Your
ovulation period is usually midway between your menstrual cycles
which for most women is about 14 days before their next period
is due. This is usually the best time to get pregnant but if it
doesn't work for you, another tip is to wait until days 10 and
18 of your cycle (day 1 as the first day of your period) and
have intercourse every other day during this time. This way,
intercourse and ovulation are bound to coincide.
At-home ovulation kits If you want to be more precise and exact,
you can purchase an at-home ovulation prediction kit which uses
your body temperature to determine whether you are ovulating. It
is said that when you are ovulating, your body temperature
increases by
0.8 degrees. These kits can give you warning from
one to one and a half days in advance as to the best time to get
pregnant.
How often? A frequent concern for those whom want to know how to
get pregnant is how often to try. It is a fact that the more
frequently a man ejaculates, the lower his sperm count, becomes.
So, those who are trying for a baby often have sex every few
days to build this sperm count. However, this isn't necessary.
Even though the sperm count may be lower, it is still high
enough for pregnancy to occur. The best tip is to make love when
you want to. Remember that having a baby should be fun too, so
try not to focus too much on how often and when. Of course those
who are only having intercourse once a week will significantly
lessen their chances.
Not working? If after a month or two you are still not pregnant,
don't panic! If you were previously on the pill, it can take
some time before your cycle is regularized which can delay the
conception. It may also be harder for smokers to get pregnant so
if you are a smoker, another tip on how to get pregnant is to
decrease or stop smoking. If you are very seriously concerned
about your inability to get pregnant and these tips on how to
get pregnant have not helped, then you may want to consult a
gynecologist.
Remember though that you should take your time and have fun!
Don't focus too much on the goal of how to get pregnant and
you'll be unexpectedly surprised.
About the author:
Article written by Sarah Mitchell of NamesToBe.com
(http://www.namestobe.com). Here's another article readers may
be interested in:
http://www.namestobe.com/healthy-pregnancy-tip.html). View all
articles at: http://www.namestobe.com/baby-articles.html.
Article free for reprint as long as this author bio is present
and all hyperlinks remain active.
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