Getting Pregnant

There is no doubt that pregnancy is a special time in any woman’s life. Many newly married couples are anxious to start their new life together and bring children into the world. Getting pregnant, however, is not always as simple as it may seem. It is important to remember that it can take six months or even a year or more of trying for a normal woman to become pregnant.

How can a couple tell if there is a problem getting pregnant?

The most important thing to remember is that fertility varies widely among women who are perfectly normal and healthy. While some lucky women will be able to get pregnant within a month or two of trying, others may take much longer. It is important for the couple to take their time, stay relaxed and let nature take its course. After all, trying for a baby should be a fun and exciting time, not a source of frustration and worry. In addition, stress can adversely affect fertility, so it is important to stay as relaxed and positive as possible.

When to seek help with getting pregnant

If the pregnancy is not happening even after six months to a year of trying, charting fertility, etc., it may be time for a visit to the doctor to rule out any physical problems with fertility. It is obviously important for both the husband and wife to be tested. The husband will want to have a complete physical, as well as a test of sperm count, to rule out any physical conditions that could interfere with fertility. The wife will also want to have a complete physical as well as a full gynecological exam to rule out any problems.

The next step toward a healthy pregnancy

If there are no physical issues which prevent the couple from becoming pregnant, they will probably be sent home with the advice to just relax and keep trying. If a physical problem is uncovered, however, it will need to be treated effectively before a pregnancy can occur. If the problem is low sperm count, there are treatment regimens that can address the issue. Female fertility problems can likewise be addressed through the use of drugs and other treatments. It is of course important for the couple to keep in close contact with their family physicians as well as any fertility specialists during the entire process.

The bottom line to a successful pregnancy

Whether a pregnancy results naturally and spontaneously or requires the help of modern science, the key is knowledge. The better informed both parties are, the more successful they will be, both before and after the birth or their son or daughter.