Trying to Conceive

What you can do before Trying to Conceive(TTC):

1. See your doctor for a general check up, pap smear, blood test to check things like iron level, Rhesus factor and your rubella. Also make sure you are covered for Whooping Cough. Your doctor might like to test other things this is why it’s good to speak to your doctor.
2. Prenatal vitamins should be start a few months before you start TTC. There is even vitamins available for your partner to take. Speak to our doctor to work out which is best for you.

Interesting Facts:

* Around nine out of 10 couples achieve a pregnancy after one year of unprotected sex.

* A couple isn’t considered as having fertility problems until they have tried and failed to conceive for one year.

*Around 40 per cent of fertility problems are female and 40 per cent are male. The remaining difficulties are caused by unknown factors.

*Most people who suffer infertility issues are over 30.

*Being able to identify when you ovulate can help you fall pregnant.
* Slippery, clear and stretchable mucus is a sign of Ovulation.

*Having sex prior to Ovulation and the day of ovulation will increase your odds of falling pregnant.

*It’s a good idea to chart your cycle so if you have trouble falling pregnant you can show your doctor.

 

Infertility Risk Factors

 

• Age – From your early 30’s your chance of falling pregnant decrees.
• Weight – Both being overweight and underweight increase your chance of infertility and miscarriage.
• Stress – Can play a part in infertility as your menstrual cycle can be affect by stress.
• Smoking –  Men and Woman who smoke increase their risk being unable to fall pregnant. Woman who smoke are also at a greater risk of miscarriage.
• Alcohol – Even moderate intake can impair conception.
• Caffeine – Some studies have shown and increase with infertility with the intake of to much caffeine while other have shown no increase at all. It’s believe to affect the mother the most. To much caffeine can increase risk of miscarriage.

 

If you please you have any infertility issues you should consult your doctor and he or she will help you to find the answers to any issues. Parent-World wishes you the Best of Luck with your TTC journey.
Book

 

The Infertility Handbook

The complete resource for couples longing to have a baby

By Angela Hutchins

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

http://infertilityhandbook.com.au/
This is the essential reference book for couples diagnosed with infertility. It covers everything from understanding your reproductive cycle to what your options are if a biological child is not possible. The causes of infertility — both male and female — are examined, treatment options are explained, and a wide range of support services is included. Where appropriate, chapters include focus boxes written by a leading expert in the relevant field.

Importantly, The Infertility Handbook is written clearly and simply with the sensitivity and knowledge of a person who has been there. It aims to provide options at a time when people may feel they have none and understanding at a time when people can often feel cut off from their normal support network.