A baby is one of the most rewarding things you can experience in life, and if you’re having trouble getting pregnant, it can be incredibly frustrating and sad. In fact, according to the American Pregnancy Association, it can take up to a year to conceive, so if you haven’t been able to have a baby after six months of trying, you may want to consider some different approaches. Here are eight tips that could help when you’re trying to conceive a baby.




If you've been trying to conceive for six months or more without success, it may be time to schedule an appointment with your doctor. That said, there are some things you can do on your own while you wait for that appointment. If you have been experiencing menstrual irregularities (missing periods or heavier flow), ask your doctor about endometriosis or PCOS and whether they need investigating.


2) Get Organized

It can be hard to know where to start when you want to try for a baby. There are so


many different things you could be doing, but don't know what is best for you. This list should help! Set up appointments with doctors and fertility specialists. Once you find the doctor who will be overseeing your pregnancy, make sure that they know everything about your health history and present situation.


3) Communicate With Your Partner

Communication is key. Listen to each other and find out what's going on in their heads. Asking your partner questions like do you think it'll happen soon?


or what do you think we should do next? is a great way of getting him or her involved. Plus, the more they know about what you're feeling, the better chance they will have at making you feel better. Communication can make the process much more smooth so talking is essential!


4) Follow Your Diet Plan

The first step in trying to conceive is, of course, to follow your diet plan. Eating the right foods and exercising consistently can help you get in shape for pregnancy and


delivery. It also helps with conception! Researchers believe that healthy weight couples have up to five times the fertility of obese couples.


5) Work Out Regularly

One of the best things you can do for your health is getting your heart rate up. By following an exercise regimen, you'll lower your risk of type 2 diabetes, depression, anxiety and other conditions. Plus, a study from Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise found that women who exercised 20 minutes a day had more monthly releases than women who didn't work out at all!



6) Start on Time

Take advantage of every opportunity you can to get pregnant. Sperm are more abundant and able to fertilize an egg as they age, so don't feel like you have all the time in the world. The most fertile window for getting pregnant is days 4-14 of your cycle (though you may ovulate sooner). Ideally, try and start trying at the beginning of this window.


7) Manage Stress

Stress is one of the most common causes of infertility in women, so it's important to know how stress can affect your reproductive health. Unfortunately, being aware of stress' impact on fertility is not enough to control it. We all need strategies and support for managing our stressors - some people find relief through social


connection, mindfulness practices or exercise. The bottom line: be mindful about what's stressing you out, figure out what works best for you and implement it.


8) Keep Track of Your Cervical Mucus

Paying attention to cervical mucus can be helpful when you are trying to conceive, as it will change in many ways. However, it is important not to rely solely on this measurement as your only fertility sign. Cervical mucus is an indicator of ovulation, but it can change from woman-to-woman and throughout the cycle. It also is prone to changes from one day-to-the next.


-It becomes wetter and more slippery just before ovulation.