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		<title>Pregnancy Miracle Guide</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Almost every sixth couple in the world is affected by the devastating condition of infertility.  Many couples while getting married assume that it&#8217;ll be very easy to get pregnant but in some cases it does not prove to be all that simple.  If the couple is trying for over a year to get pregnant unsuccessfully [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Almost every sixth couple in the world is affected by the devastating condition of infertility.  Many couples while getting married assume that it&#8217;ll be very easy to get pregnant but in some cases it does not prove to be all that simple.  If the couple is trying for over a year to get pregnant unsuccessfully then they are generally diagnosed for infertility.  When this happens, many tests and treatments need to be carried out if the couple is serious about having a baby.</p>
<p><img class="alignleft" title="Get Pregnant" src="http://www.getpregnantguide.org/blogpics/getpregnant.jpg" alt="get pregnant" width="300" height="300" />Sadly many medical procedures don&#8217;t always work for the couple.  Then there are other problems like the fact that the expenditure may not always be covered by the insurance.  Added to this, the experience may also be painful and feel embarrassing.</p>
<p>If you are one of those couple who have gone through this pain and humiliation, then there is some good news for you.  <a href="http://www.getpregnantguide.org/tipsforfastpregnancy.html">Getting pregnant fast</a> is still possible.  You can get pregnant fast, have a baby, and that too using all natural methods.</p>
<p>Ever since the releasing  of Lisa Olsen&#8217;s book <strong>Pregnancy Miracle Guide</strong>, women in close to 130 countries have benefited and managed to produce perfectly healthy babies.  And this includes women who were above the age of 40. Some of these mothers were even suffering from Chronic Ovarian Cysts, Endometriosis, and other complications. Also many mothers were finding ways of getting pregnant in spite of having <a title="PCOS and Pregnancy" href="http://www.getpregnantguide.org/polycystic-ovary-syndrome-pcos.html"><strong>PCOS</strong></a>.</p>
<p>Lisa Olsen herself tried for 14 years to get pregnant.  She became frustrated with doctors and their procedures.  She finally started studying about natural methods to achieve pregnancy and started to look for tips and tricks to getting pregnant fast.  So many of the tips to getting pregnant fast did not show any results, but eventually she hit upon a program that allowed her to conceive two beautiful and healthy babies.  She then chose to try her program on other women whom she knew wanted  to get fast pregnancy.  She shared all her knowledge with these women and gave them tips.  Her program had wonderful results on all the women who tried it out, that too in a matter of 2-3 months.  This included getting pregnant with PCOS.  Lisa put together her findings in her book &#8220;Pregnancy Miracle Guide&#8221; which now women all around the globe are using to get pregnant.</p>
<p>In this book, Lisa stresses that you can get pregnant using natural methods without any risky surgery, without using of drugs or any other unwanted practices.  All this without any side affects either.  This book has secrets for curing infertility  from a Chinese medicine researcher and a well qualified professional nutritionist who understands the pain of being infertile so well.  This book is considered  the best selling book in the market currently simply due to its effectiveness and natural methods for a fast pregnancy.  Priced at just $39, it incorporates scientifically proven methods for producing a healthy baby and for infertility cure.</p>
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		<title>Planning to get pregnant?</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 19 Feb 2010 07:38:58 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Preconception Planning is very important to ensure a healthy pregnancy. Research has shown that couples taking informed decisions can lead to not just healthier babies but healthier mothers as well.
If you are planning to get pregnant, here are some tips that you&#8217;d to consider:
Discontinue Alcohol, Drugs &#38; Smoking:
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>Preconception Planning</strong> is very important to ensure a healthy pregnancy. Research has shown that couples taking informed decisions can lead to not just healthier babies but healthier mothers as well.</p>
<p>If you are <strong>planning to get pregnant</strong>, here are some tips that you&#8217;d to consider:</p>
<p><img class="alignleft" title="Pregnancy Planning" src="http://www.getpregnantguide.org/blogpics/pregnancyplanning.jpg" alt="Pregnancy Planning" width="300" height="300" /><strong>Discontinue Alcohol, Drugs &amp; Smoking:</strong><br />
It will be better to stay away from substances that are known to hinder fetal development. Potential mothers should avoid some medications for treating cancers, certain antibiotics and anti-depressants, or at least reduce consumption so that possible complications may be avoided.</p>
<p><strong>Know your family history: </strong><br />
Both partners need to ask their parents, grandparents and relatives for any known genetic birth defects or miscarriages.  You may also want to go through genetic counseling for genetic disorders like mental retardation, down’s syndrome and other chromosomal disorders.</p>
<p><strong>Get tested for infections:<br />
</strong>Preconception planning can be good time to get tested for HIV/AIDS.  Women with HIV should know the risks associated with pregnancy.  Other infections like Rubella (or German measles) can cause birth defects.  Vaccination is a simple preventative measure if you are not immune to it already.</p>
<p><strong>Stay off the pill: </strong><br />
You need to flush the residual hormones from birth control pills out of your system before your try to conceive.  The residual hormones can have a negative effect on the health of the new-born.  It will also help your body in getting back to your normal cycles and also help you determine when ovulation occurs.</p>
<p><strong>Folic Acid in your diet: </strong><br />
Folic acid, also known as folate, is a B vitamin (B9) which is very important for an expectant mother.  It reduces the risk that their will be born with neural tube defects – the most common being spina bifida (where the spinal cord is not completely enclosed).  The recommended dosage before conception and into pregnancy for folic acid is 0.4-1.0 milligrams.  You can get it from either prenatal supplements or by eating green leafy vegetables and some fruits.</p>
<p><strong>Eat healthy food: </strong><br />
Good nutrition will help your body nourish the developing baby.  ‘Getting fat’ is not the same as weight gain during pregnancy.  You are supposed to gain 25-25 pounds over the course of the pregnancy.  Eating healthy includes taking prenatal and antenatal vitamins and supplements.  A good rule of thumb is to eat when you are hungry when you get pregnant – your appetite is the best guide to how much you need to eat to sustain yourself as well as the baby.</p>
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		<title>Are you a father in waiting?</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 16 Feb 2010 04:29:45 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Preconception planning is as important for the father as it is for the mother.  We’ve made a list of things you and your partner should keep in mind if you are planning to add a member to your family.
Exposure to harmful chemicals:  The health of the baby as well as a man’s fertility can be [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Preconception planning is as important for the father as it is for the mother.  We’ve made a list of things you and your partner should keep in mind if you are planning to add a member to your family.</p>
<p><strong><img class="alignright" title="Father Baby" src="http://www.getpregnantguide.org/blogpics/fatherbaby.jpg" alt="father baby" width="301" height="212" />Exposure to harmful chemicals</strong>:  The health of the baby as well as a man’s fertility can be affected by exposure to chemicals in the workplace.  Exposure to radiation, herbicides, pesticides, biological hazards, anesthetic gases, mercury, lead or other health hazards can be detrimental to pregnancy.</p>
<p><strong>Medications</strong>:  Some medications have been known to cause fetal abnormalities. Get in touch with your healthcare provider to find out whether any of the medication that you are on can cause infertility.</p>
<p><strong>Exposure to X-Rays</strong>:  A recent study suggest that a baby’s growth rate may be affected by the father having X-ray exposure in the groin area.</p>
<p><strong>Weight:</strong> Overweight men sometimes have more than normal quantities or the estrogen – the female sex hormone. This hormonal imbalance can impair a man’s fertility.</p>
<p><strong>Injury to the groin</strong>:   There has been a lot of research which suggest that groin injury caused to athletes can impair sexual function. There have also been successful studies linking long distance cycling with impotence and numbness in the groin.</p>
<p><strong>Quit the vices</strong>:  Alcohol abuse, drug abuse and smoking have been known to cause infertility and are generally considered detrimental to good health.</p>
<p><strong>Protect your genitals</strong>:  Increased temperature of the testicles can cause reduction in sperm production. This may be caused by tight fitting clothes among other things.</p>
<p>Don’t feel confused or discouraged if you have fertility issues.  Millions of couples seek the help of healthcare providers to help them get pregnant.  It is easy to improve your chances to conceive if you follow our recommendations.</p>
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		<title>Do you have any of these signs of pregnancy?</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 15 Feb 2010 10:45:25 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[If you are wondering whether you are pregnant here are some signs that will show you that you are.  Some women might show some of the below mentioned symptoms while some may show all of them.  If you are attuned to your body you might know already for everyone else here are some signs that [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img class="alignleft" title="Pregnancy Signs" src="http://www.getpregnantguide.org/blogpics/pregnancysigns.jpg" alt="pregnancy signs" width="300" height="200" />If you are wondering whether you are pregnant here are some signs that will show you that you are.  Some women might show some of the below mentioned symptoms while some may show all of them.  If you are attuned to your body you might know already for everyone else here are some signs that you are going to be a mother.</p>
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<li><strong>Morning Sickness </strong>– It is more likely that you will have symptoms of morning sickness only after a few weeks after conception. If you are lucky you might miss it altogether.  But some women start feeling nauseated as soon as a couple of days after conception.  Morning sickness being a misnomer may happen any time of the day – even at night.</li>
<li><strong>Tender Breasts</strong> – Many women feel that their breasts and/or nipples become tender once they have conceived. This may just be a sign that you have your periods or it may mean that you are going to bring a life into this world.</li>
<li><strong>Frequent Urination</strong> – A lot of pregnant women have informed us that they have increased urination.  Some says that this is because of the increased levels of Human Chorionic Gonadotropin in the bloodstream others refute this claim with the fact that increased blood flow to most organs after conception can increase urination.  The increase in urination will worsen with the progress of your pregnancy.  This is because of the weight of the fetus exertiung pressure on your bladder.</li>
<li> <strong>Food Cravings</strong> – Most pregnant women will tell you about the uncanny change in their food cravings right after conception.  Although we would not recommend using this as a foolproof symptom – you could keep a track of when your last period ended.</li>
<li><strong>Missed Period</strong> – If you are regular with your periods and you miss it or are late it could mean you are pregnant.  Try a home pregnancy test first before consulting a doctor.  This brings us to another vital sign or pregnancy.</li>
<li><strong>The Home Pregnancy Test is Positive</strong> – Home pregnancy tests are quite accurate in determining pregnancy these days.  If you do get a positive result in a home pregnancy test make an appointment with your health-care provider to confirm the pregnancy.</li>
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<p>Don’t have any of these symptoms? You should try the methods enlisted in the books that we recommend to <a title="Get Pregnant Fast Guide" href="http://www.getpregnantguide.org">get pregnant fast</a></p>
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		<title>Pregnancy and Basal Body Temperature</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[On an average, a couple in good health can attain their goal of pregnancy within 6 to 12 months.  If you are trying to get pregnant, you should know the exact time period when you are ovulating.  That way you can time intercourse to match your fertile days.  If you wish to speed up the [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>On an average, a couple in good health can attain their goal of pregnancy within 6 to 12 months.  If you are trying to get pregnant, you should know the exact time period when you are ovulating.  That way you can time intercourse to match your fertile days.  If you wish to speed up the process of conceiving, you&#8217;d have to learn when you are at the peak of your fertility in your personal cycle by carefully paying attention to your body signals.  The most simple and popular method to recognize when you are most fertile involves keeping track of your <strong>BBT (basal body temperature)</strong>.</p>
<p>It takes about 28 days for a usual menstrual cycle, and the ovulation occurs around 14th day, if you count the day when your period starts as the 1st day of your menstruation cycle.  This cycle repeats periodically.  If you chart the changes in your basal body temperature, you can predict when you are ovulating, and if you&#8217;re having regular ovulation cycle.  This will assist you in predicting your fertile days and trying to have your intercourse in that period to improve the chances of conceiving.</p>
<h3>What is basal body temperature?</h3>
<p><a href="http://www.getpregnantguide.org/wp-content/uploads/2010/02/bbt-charting-ovulation.jpg"><img class="alignleft size-full wp-image-112" title="BBT Charting Ovulation" src="http://www.getpregnantguide.org/wp-content/uploads/2010/02/bbt-charting-ovulation.jpg" alt="bbt charting ovulation" width="300" height="225" /></a>BBT or Basal body temperature is a term used to name the minimum body temperature during a day.  Normally, the body temperature is at the lowest early in the morning when you wake up.  You should therefore take the BBT reading when you wake up in the morning, and remember not to even get out of bed to do any physical activities like standing, brushing teeth, drinking water or going to bathroom.  In fact you should keep your thermometer in a handy location near your bed so you won&#8217;t even need to move much to pick up the thermometer.  Just make sure that you take your basal temperature at roughly the same time of the day when you wake up.  You can take the temperature orally or other methods such as vaginal or rectal.  Charting your BBT and monitoring your cervical mucus is the natural and free way to get an idea of your ovulation cycle.</p>
<p>You can buy a basal thermometer without any prescription at most drug stores.  They normally come with a blank chart where you can note your BST every day.  That way you can identify the pattern of changes in your basal temperature over your menstrual cycle and figure out your ovulation pattern.  Normally your BBT would fall in the range of 97.1 to 99.7 degrees F; but when you start ovulating, your BBT would go up by around 0.2 degrees.  You should always check for this spike.  If you get pregnant, your body temperature will remain at a high level throughout your pregnancy period.</p>
<p>Thus by charting your BBT over few cycles would help you to guess when you would have ovulation next time.  If you want to get pregnant, you can then decide the best days to have sex matching your most fertile days.</p>
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		<title>How to supercharge your fertility?</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 13 Feb 2010 06:40:27 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[A few years ago there were not enough products offered in the market to help conceive a baby or find out about the best means of conception. With the advent of TTC (trying to conceive) kits, it is now a dream come true for many couples that have been trying to get pregnant and conceive. [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img class="alignright" title="Fertility Pregnancy" src="http://www.getpregnantguide.org/blogpics/fertilitypregnancy.jpg" alt="Fertility Pregnancy" width="300" height="262" />A few years ago there were not enough products offered in the market to help conceive a baby or find out about the best means of conception. With the advent of TTC (trying to conceive) kits, it is now a dream come true for many couples that have been trying to get pregnant and conceive.  A few years ago, <a title="Ovulation Predictor Kits" href="http://www.getpregnantguide.org/howovulationpredictorkitswork.html"><strong>ovulation predictor kits</strong></a> were awkward to use, messy and very expensive. Then again they were not a 100 percent accurate. Within a decade things have changed and today there is a wide range of products available that not only help predict ovulation period but also aid in fertility and conception.</p>
<h3>Ovulation Predictor Kits (OPKs)</h3>
<p>These kits help in ascertaining when the hormonal markers estrogen and the Luteinising Hormone (LH) get modified in a woman’s body. Estrogen prepares the womb and the body for pregnancy while an LH surge indicates the release of an egg during ovulation. Being aware of these changes facilitates and raises the chances of conception. The Basal Body Thermometer is one such ovulation predictor and is used over a period of time to check the temperature of an expectant mother while she is resting. The thermal rise in temperature due to the increase in the hormone progesterone indicates ovulation.</p>
<h3>Ovulation Tests and Fertility Monitors</h3>
<p>Urine LH tests are by far the most affordable and also a precise method of testing ovulation in an expectant mother. These are available in the form of strips for testing urine for fertility status. The strips are checked in a digital monitor which gives a reading to indicate ovulation. There are many digital display strips and monitors available; among them are the ClearBlue Monitor, the OvaCue and the OVWatch.</p>
<h3>Ovulation Microscopes</h3>
<p>The ovulation microscope helps detect a surge in estrogen levels in an expectant mother, about five days preceding ovulation. Dry saliva is tested under the microscope which shows up as crystal patterns. Near the height of fertility, these crystals intensify and sharpen gradually. The ovulation microscopes are accurate, convenient, easy to use and easily affordable.</p>
<h3>Pregnancy Tests</h3>
<p>Checks conducted after conception when the fertilized egg has gone and implanted itself in the womb are pregnancy tests. These tests determine the hcG or “pregnancy hormone” levels. Results are positive when the hcG levels display on the higher side.</p>
<h3>Fertility Supplements</h3>
<p>Supplements like Pre-Seed lubricants that are “sperm-friendly” need to be used immediately prior to procreative sex. It has a PH-balanced formula in a moisturizer form that enhances the smooth movement of the sperm. The lubricant simulates cervical mucus, increasing prospects of conception.  Sperm test kits like the FertilMARQ helps determine sperm concentration to enable conception for those with male fertility issues.  Supplements like FertilAid and FertilityBlend are approved and recommended by medical practitioners and are easily available over the counter in separate formulas for men to enhance sperm count and motility and to increase fertility in women. They contain essential natural herbal nutrients and are safe for use.</p>
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		<title>Polycystic Ovary Syndrome &#8211; PCOS</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 12 Feb 2010 10:26:23 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) or Stein-Leventhal syndrome is caused by an imbalance in the hormone levels in a woman where little liquid-filled balloon like sacs called cysts get formed and enlarge in the ovaries. In this condition, high levels of luteinizing hormone are secreted by the pituitary gland, giving rise to male hormone production displaying [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img class="alignleft" title="PCOS Ovary" src="http://www.getpregnantguide.org/blogpics/pcos-ovary.jpg" alt="pcos ovary" width="300" height="240" />Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) or Stein-Leventhal syndrome is caused by an imbalance in the hormone levels in a woman where little liquid-filled balloon like sacs called cysts get formed and enlarge in the ovaries. In this condition, high levels of luteinizing hormone are secreted by the pituitary gland, giving rise to male hormone production displaying physically in the form or coarse hair and acne.</p>
<p>Left undiagnosed and untreated, estrogen levels elevate from these androgens, causing endometrial cancer, which is the cancer of the uterine lining.</p>
<p>Development of PCOS for a woman can occur during her teens or pregnancy.</p>
<h3>Symptoms of PCOS</h3>
<ul>
<li>Delay or non-occurrence of puberty or menarche (the start of menstrual periods)</li>
<li>Obesity</li>
<li>Unusual growth of body hair on face, chest and areas around the nipples, chest, below the navel and thighs</li>
<li>Irregular and infrequent menstrual periods without either body hair or weight increase</li>
<li>PCOS alters the hormone levels in the ovaries and makes menstrual periods irregular</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>How to diagnose PCOS?</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>An ultrasound would help reveal any cysts in the ovaries.</li>
<li>A blood test would indicate levels of male hormones and luteinizing hormones.</li>
<li>A thorough physical examination including a pelvic exam would need to be conducted.</li>
</ul>
<h3>What causes PCOS?</h3>
<p>So far, there is no known cause for PCOS, however there are known problems associated with PCOS. For example, blood sugar in the body is not properly channelized making the body susceptible to developing high cholesterol, elevated blood pressure and type 2 diabetes. A person suffering from PCOS runs the risk of a stroke or heart attack.</p>
<p>Irregular menstrual periods also cause infertility (inability to get pregnant) in women suffering from PCOS.  They may be more prone to cancer of the breast or uterus.</p>
<h3>PCOS Treatment</h3>
<ul>
<li>Management of PCOS symptoms is primary to treatment of the condition.</li>
<li>This would include losing weight, maintaining a proper diet with lots of exercise.</li>
<li>Medicines will help regulate menstrual cycle, reduce acne and abnormal growth of hair.</li>
<li>Treatment also would need to be taken for conditions like high blood pressure and diabetes.</li>
</ul>
<h3>PCOS and Pregnancy</h3>
<p>Women that wish to have a baby will need to undergo a regimen of taking a range of hormones like follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH), gonadotropin-releasing hormone and Clomiphene.</p>
<p>In case this regimen does not prove successful, a woman with a PCOS condition may need to consider the removal of scar tissue that is blocking conception leading to pregnancy.</p>
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		<description><![CDATA[Lifestyle has a lot to do with getting pregnant fast.  The modern lifestyle which people think is normal is based on convenience and instant gratification.  Such a lifestyle has its own misgivings which affect the general health including pregnancy.  Many married couples find it difficult to conceive babies and the flaw lies in their lifestyle [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img class="alignright" title="Fast Pregnancy Tips" src="http://www.getpregnantguide.org/blogpics/fastpregnancy.jpg" alt="fast pregnancy" width="300" height="300" />Lifestyle has a lot to do with getting pregnant fast.  The modern lifestyle which people think is normal is based on convenience and instant gratification.  Such a lifestyle has its own misgivings which affect the general health including pregnancy.  Many married couples find it difficult to conceive babies and the flaw lies in their lifestyle which is remote from the lifestyle close to nature.  Here are some useful tips for couples who want to get pregnant fast.</p>
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<li>Stop with the birth control pills. Birth control pills give the body a huge dose of hormones that stop ovulation.  Some women have reported that the effect of birth control pills lasts for more than a month after they stop taking it. It is also a good idea to flush out all those hormones from your system before you start trying to get pregnant.</li>
<li>Start taking vitamins: Healthy food will not be enough. You need to consult your healthcare provider and start prenatal vitamins.  It has been reported that taking prenatal vitamins increases the chances of getting pregnant.  Folic Acid supplements will decrease the chances of your baby having neural tube defects.</li>
<li>Start maintaining an accurate record of your cycle. This will help you make love around the time of ovulation – greatly improving your chances of getting pregnant.</li>
<li>Stay away from stress – Mental stress leads to a lot of physical changes as well. Most of these changes get the body into defensive mode which makes getting pregnant unlikely.  Take a vacation, take pleasure in the simple things in life and it will give your body the boost needed to get pregnant.</li>
<li>Make sex fun – It’s a commonly known fact that the more sex you have the more likely you will be at getting pregnant.  Make sex fun for both of yourselves so you can enjoy the process together.  Look up different positions that you could try. Talk dirty with your mate.  Increase the intimacy and get more pleasure out of making love.</li>
<li>Get your partner to perform better – Having sex too often will lead to different emotions being stirred up.  Talk to your partner about it. Men have a higher sperm count when they wear boxers instead of briefs.</li>
<li>Stay off the artificial stimulants – Don’t smoke or do drugs before or during pregnancy to have a healthy pregnancy. Reducing alcohol consumption is also known to improve chances of getting pregnant.</li>
<li>Learn – Everything there is to know about how to get pregnant. You will need to research will lead you to interesting aspects of your body, health and nutrition, relational psychology and a load of other factors necessary to get pregnant.</li>
<li>Review medications – Your healthcare provider will be able to tell which medications that you regularly use could affect your chances of pregnant as well as the health of the baby to be born.</li>
<li>Lie down after making love &#8211; Gravity has a huge role to play in helping sperm reach the egg so lying down will help in the fertilization process.</li>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Ovulation is part of the reproductive process when a matured egg is released by one of the ovaries during the fertile period in the menstrual phase.  This egg courses through the fallopian tube and in to the uterus where a sperm fertilizes it leading to reproduction and gestation.</p>
<h3>Determining pregnancy through ovulation</h3>
<p><img class="alignleft" title="Ovulation Predictor Kit" src="http://www.getpregnantguide.org/blogpics/ovulationpredictorkit.jpg" alt="ovulation predictor kit" width="300" height="200" />Ovulation occurs and lasts for about 24 hours during a monthly cycle.  The lifespan of sperm cells is up to three days and fertilization can only occur during this period.</p>
<p>The odds on conceiving a baby are high around ovulation time.  For normal and fertile couples, chances of conception are as high as 20 percent per cycle.  Estimating ovulation time and having intercourse during the fertile period increases the probability of getting pregnant.  This awareness could also help those attempting birth control to avoid intercourse within that time frame, though it is not 100 percent foolproof.</p>
<h3>Identifying ovulation and fertility time</h3>
<p>The period around the middle of a monthly cycle, falling roughly between two periods is the ovulation phase.  It is best to know one’s body to be able to ascertain for  imminent ovulation.</p>
<h3>Ovulation Indicators:</h3>
<p><strong>Cervical mucus changes</strong><br />
During a cycle, mucus in the cervix gets altered.  Elevated estrogen levels in the body increases mucus secretion and changes its texture changes.  The mucus acts as a slippery medium to allow the sperm to glide via the cervix and through the uterus connecting with the egg in the fallopian tubes.</p>
<p><strong>Elevated body temperature</strong><br />
Subsequent to ovulation, the body temperature rises up to 1.0 degree.  A BBT or basal body temperature thermometer would signify the rise in temperature indicating ovulation.  The release of an egg gives rise to hormone progesterone production which contributes in body temperature elevation.  The two to three days prior to temperature rise are considered to be most fertile period.</p>
<p>One way to pin down the likely 24 hours of ovulation time is by checking temperature every morning over a few months.  A couple of days prior to the period when the body temperature is likely to be at its highest would be the day ovulation would take place definitely.</p>
<p><strong>Discomfort in the lower regions of the abdomen:</strong><br />
Many women feel distinct aches and pains in the region of the lower abdomen which may be mild or wrenching and could last over a few hours.</p>
<h3>How to use ovulation predictor kits?</h3>
<p>These kits are available over the counter without prescription.  They are used to test urine to check for increase in the luteinizing hormone (LH) which escalates just prior to ovulation.  Ovulation predictors are more reliable to use for their accuracy compared with the BBT method.  They let you know when you at the <a title="Supercharge fertility" href="http://www.getpregnantguide.org/how-to-supercharge-your-fertility.html">peak of fertility</a>.  Chances of conception, therefore, are maximized.</p>
<p>They are not completely dependable though.  LH surges occur even before ovulation and the kit might give misleading results.</p>
<p>For best results, follow directions on the kit.  It also works best for women having regular periods because it makes it easier to estimate the best ovulation time. You should also check for <a title="Pregnancy Signs" href="http://www.getpregnantguide.org/do-you-have-any-of-these-signs-of-pregnancy.html" target="_self">Pregnancy signs </a>to know if you have become pregnant.</p>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>A lot of couples spend so much time in planning not to get pregnant that when the time comes to have children all their previous efforts seem to work against them. Some couples can get pregnant with the mere thought of it whilst others are unlucky at it even after trying for years. This website has a lot of tips and resources for couples who wish to get pregnant using safe effective and natural methods and guides.</p>
<p><img class="alignright" title="Lovemaking couple" src="http://www.getpregnantguide.org/blogpics/lovemakingcouple.jpg" alt="Lovemaking couple" width="300" height="200" />Couples trying to get pregnant should maximize their fertility by planning preconception effectively. Such couples should also have regular sex since the probability of hitting a fertile period increases.</p>
<p>Women should track their monthly cycle effectively and have sex more frequently when they are close to ovulation. Healthy men will be able to maintain a permissible sperm count even if the sex is a little too close. Chances of getting pregnant are very high with this method for a fertile couple.</p>
<p>Maintaining a healthy stress free lifestyle will give your body the edge when it comes to making children. A healthy diet plan approved by your healthcare provider will mean a healthier pregnancy and eventually a healthier baby. Some prenatal vitamins enhance chances of pregnancy. Ideally women should start maintaining healthy diet regime 6 months before they actively try conceiving. This will give the body enough time to flush out all the harmful chemicals circulating in our system that we get from our environment. Vitamins should be taken regularly especially Folic acid which is essential in the development of the fetus. A daily supplement of folic acid or folate significantly reduces the risk of congenital neural tube defects.</p>
<p>Having a healthy weight and routine physical activity will also be beneficial for the baby to be born. In addition staying physically fit can reduce discomfort during the early months of pregnancy as well as lead to an easier labor. Remember to have lots of fluids when you exercise.</p>
<p>A couple within the age of 30 should contact their healthcare provider if they have been trying unprotected sex for a year with no results. It is recommended that couples over 40 should go to their health care provider for preconception planning before they start trying to conceive.</p>
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