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Tips for increasing the chances of becoming pregnant

Therapy in Philadelphia

written by : "Alex" Caroline Robboy, CAS, MSW, LCSW

(these tips are in no particular order)

• Stop using all forms of birth control and start having intercourse once every 48 hours. This will maximize the amount of sperm in the ejaculate.
• Try to engage in intercourse during ovulation. Ovulation occurs approximately14 days before menstruation. A woman can not get pregnant, unless she ovulates.
• A woman is more likely to conceive if she is on the bottom when the man ejaculates. Afterwards, she may want to remain in this position, with her hips slightly elevated, thus increasing the likelihood of fertilization.
• Stop trying to get pregnant. Often, the very act of trying to get pregnant causes stress. For many folks, this stress can prevent pregnancy from occurring.
• Heat can decrease the sperm count, so men should stop using hot tubs, avoid long hot bathes, and wearing weather restrictive clothing.
• Lastly, the man should remove his tighty-whiteys and replace them with non-restrictive underwear, like boxers. This facilitates the testes' ability to self-regulate their temperature (again, heat decreases sperm count).
• If you have been trying to get pregnant for a year or more (or if you are a woman over the age of 35, and have been trying to get pregnant for more than 6 months), both parties should consider seeing a fertility specialist. There could be something wrong with either the sperm or the egg. With the help of some medically prescribed tests, some common problems could be identified and treated.
• Stop smoking, drinking, taking medication & herbal supplements (unless you have the doctors permission).
• Take prenatal vitamins
• Exercise & eat right.
• Make an appointment with a OB/GYN. If you live in the Philadelphia area, and wish to contact an OB/GYN (doctor)
• Make an appointment with a Fertility Specialist

More Sex & Pregnancy Tips

How to become pregnant

Information about sex and pregnancy

Quality of sex during pregnancy

Emotional changes during pregnancy for the couple

Dividing issues during pregnancy

The right tools and support

Sex and pregnancy Quiz

Pregnancy as an opportunity to learn how to have better sex

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Founder of Sex Therapy
in Philadelphia

"Alex" Caroline Robboy, CAS,
ACSW, LCSW

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