There are loads of old wives’ tales about how to get pregnant, from positions to times of day to have sex to what to eat. But is there any truth in the position theory? Luckily, you won’t need to be a contortionist to make use of the best benefits to conception that Mother Nature has to offer.
What's the best position?
Realistically, no one position is way ahead of the rest when it comes to getting pregnant. Having said that, some experts believe that the deeper penetration you get with the missionary position (with the man on top of the woman, face to face) can be best, giving the sperm a shorter swim to the cervix.
Is there a good position for after sex?
Some women prefer to lie down after sex or even place a pillow under the hips to try to keep as much semen in the body as possible. This may have benefits if the sperm is of poor quality but again, this has not been positively proven. With each ejaculation, around 50 – 500 million sperm are released and it only needs around 400 to reach the egg to allow for a good chance of pregnancy.
Any positions to avoid?
Sperm are designed to swim into the woman’s womb and fallopian tubes to reach the egg and that’s just what they do. Though some say you should avoid positions where the woman is upright to increase chances of the sperm being retained in the body.
Can we choose to have a girl…
Again, nothing proven but some say that having sex in a shallower position (side-by–side or spoons) places the sperm lower in the vagina, which may give the X sperm a better change of reaching their target.
… Or a boy?
As above, no proof here either but some say deep penetration such as doggy style deposits the sperm further into the vagina, nearer the cervix, so the Y sperm have an advantage.
Does an orgasm help conception?
The very purpose of an orgasm is said to be to draw the semen into the uterus but as those plucky little sperm will keep on swimming anyway, they will get to their target if they are allowed.
And so in conclusion…
Whilst the idea that certain positions, times of day, phases of the moon and post-sex practices increase your chances of getting pregnant may be a nice idea, in truth there is no actual scientific proof behind any of these. But there’s no harm in trying…
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trying 2 conceive after the depo
i was on the depo 4 8years and ive bn off it 1year how long dose it normally take 4 period 2 kick bk in if any1 has anything 2 say feel free 2 reply thank u
Fell with first on the pill, now cant conceive! Help me ?
I fell with my first child, who is now 18 months old whilst i was on the pill. Since then i have had treatment for pre cancerous cells, which i have been given the all clear for!
We are now currently trying for baby no 2 and have been for about 7 months now but nothing is happening, someone please help me ??!!
came of implant 2wks ago after beening on it for 11 years
my partner and i are trying for a baby but i have had 2 periods in 2weeks i was 1st on for 3 days then off for 1week and 1 day now i have been on for 4days but since yesterday i have been getting little sharp pains in my belly allover it feels like cramp, can any one help me out and give me advise please.
im trying
I had a m/c in december 2011 I have been trying since any help on how I can increase my chances would be great thanks everyone
Relax
I was trying for my first child for 3 yrs, every time I got my period I was a mess. Even my dog had babies which was a blessing as I had something to take my mind off me, I also went on holiday without my husband and relaxed. I believe that not trying so hard helped it too happen I now have a beautiful daughter and a Hansome son. It took 3yrs with both, keep ur chin up and don't put too much pressure on yourselves. X
ttc
hi i had a m/c last year march and after was then told i had pcos but didnt have the syndrome i have had periods every month with cycle between 26-29 days doctors say they because of this i am ovulating and that i just have to keep trying does anyone have any good tips i am trying to keep my weight maintained and am taking conception pills but still nothing
on clomid
me and my fiancée have been ttc for 6 an a half years im on my 4th set of clomid still nothing i dont really ever take any periods i was told i had pcos which is weird cause im small 5ft and weight just over 6stone can any1 help with any suggestions
people ttc
Hey all, many of you are saying you've been ttc for a matter of months & are unhappy that you're not pregnant, just to let you know, the average couple take a year to concieve so stop worrying & have fun! Good luck to you all! Xx
hi all myself and my hubby
hi all myself and my hubby have been trying for a baby for 5 years i have 2 older children with my ex but now with my hubby we cant seem to get pregnant we have been for all the tests and there is nothing wrong with my hubby its strange after 2 children that the problem lies with me i have poly cystic ovary syndrome and only ovulate once every 3-4 months i have also lost weight 4 1/2 stone so far but the doctor still wants me 2 lose another 1 1/2 stone before they will do anything to help at the moment i find it very hard to see the light at the end of the tunnel.
depo and the advice i was given
As far as the depo injection goes, its different for every person. I was on it for 8 years before i decided to come off to try for a baby. It took 3 months for my period to come back and i was on for 11 consecutive weeks. After allowing my body to get back to normal, eating healthy and exercising my partner and i managed to conceive after 18 months in total (from the date of my last injection). Might help but i was also advised that you have a better chance of conceiving when only having sex 2-3 times a week. The saying of quality NOT quantity, allows for the sperm levels to be replaced each time. Having sex everyday does not help!!! Good Luck xx
trying
hello, me and my fiance have been trying to get pregnant for nearly three years and have had no luck, i have recently been diagnosed with (pcos) poly cystic ovary syndrome and have been told that i dont ovulate. is there anyone else out there that has this problem and has concieved a child and what help did u recieve? :)
hello, me and my parnter have
hello, me and my parnter have been trying to get pregnant for nearly 3years and have had no luck :( but i have recently been diagnosed with (pcos) poly cystic ovary syndrome, and have been told that i am not ovulating. is there anyone else out there thats has this problem and how did u get help?
depo
Hi, i have been on the depo injection for 5 years, i had my last injection in Oct and didnt go back for december injection so i can try for a baby. i had 1 day of spotting last week, does it take ages to concieve after being on the depo injection. how do i work out if not had a period when i am most fertile?
I'm wondering if anyone has
I'm wondering if anyone has any tips with getting pregnant after taking the pill? I stopped taking the pill in september 2011 and it took 7 weeks to have a period afterwards! Although its still early days, lots of people keep telling me that you tend to catch quicker after the pill, are these just myths or are these other girls just lucky??
Sepressing
My fiancé and I have been trying for a year, 2 very painful miscarriages, one at 7 week and one at 13 weeks with no doctors help or input as they keep saying there's no reason why, I now can't conceive, we both really want a baby, both the pregnancies were there even though home tests showed negative, I had positive bloods, anyone have any recommendations for ovulation tracking
Hi All :) Me and my partner
Hi All :) Me and my partner have been trying to have a baby for around 3 years now and nothing seems to be happening. We both make sure we take plenty of vitamins and try and eat healthy. It's heart breaking as all my friends have children now and were really finding it hard for me to conceive. Any help or advice would be great x
please comment xxx
I haven't had a period for 2 months and me and my partner really want our first baby together, my periods got regular and now stopped we have been having alot of sex can someone tell us there opion on what you think cos we don't want to build our hopes up and its really hard not to thank you
HELP
I HAVE STOP TAKEN THE DEPO 3 MONTH INJECTION. I TOOK IT FOR TWO YEARS AND I HAVE STOP TAKEN IT FOR TWO YEAR AND MY PERIOD IS NOT BACK. I AM NOW 42 YEAR OLD AND I WANT ANOTHER CHILD. I HAVE DONE BLOOD TEST AND MY GP IS TELLING ME THAT MY PREGNANCY HORMOIES IS LOW BUT I HAVE NOT BE GIVEN ANY HELP TO GET BACK MY HOMOES OR PERIOD. PLEASE WHAT MEDIC SHOULD I TAKE TO GET BACK MY BODY NORMAL
trying after having implant taken out
i have had the implant out 2 weeks does anyone know how long it takes for periods to start ??????? many thanks
long story lol
i had the depoonly had 3 shots then went onto a pill to kick start my periods then doc told me once i had a period take the pill started that then came off but my periods where everywhere so bk to docs again and got put on norethisterone took that for 3 months so this month is my ovulating day what are my chances of getting pregnant ?
Off the implant and pregnant a few months later.
If you've had an implant in it does take a while for your body to get back to normal. I had the implant in for 4 years in total, i had it taken out in June 2010 and conceived December 2010 so it took around 6 months. I have friends who are desperate for babies as well and the only advise I can give is just let it happen - dont hurt yourself every month by taking all these tests and getting depressed when they're negative. Think positively, check when you would be fertile depending on your period schedule and have sex every other day and enjoy it! your body does strange things when your down and worrying wont get you anywhere. Prop a pillow under your bum after sex and lie back hips up for a good 20 minutes after sex, its what i did and worked the first time i tried! I now have a 3 month old boy and couldnt be happier xx
Off the implant and pregnant a few months later.
If you've had an implant in it does take a while for your body to get back to normal. I had the implant in for 4 years in total, i had it taken out in June 2010 and conceived December 2010 so it took around 6 months. I have friends who are desperate for babies as well and the only advise I can give is just let it happen - dont hurt yourself every month by taking all these tests and getting depressed when they're negative. Think positively, check when you would be fertile depending on your period schedule and have sex every other day and enjoy it! your body does strange things when your down and worrying wont get you anywhere. Prop a pillow under your bum after sex and lie back hips up for a good 20 minutes after sex, its what i did and worked the first time i tried! I now have a 3 month old boy and couldnt be happier xx
overweight
I am worried that becuase I am over weight it will affect my chances of getting pregnant. I also want to know what vitamins to take whilst trying to conceive.
overweight
i am worried that becuase I am over weigh tit will affect my chances of getting pregnant. I also want to know what vitamins to take whilst trying to conceive.
Me and my fiancee have been
Me and my fiancee have been trying 4 ages and can't concive
wanting another baby
hi i not long had a little girl she 4 and a half mouths old now and want another one but havent had a priod yet bit worried done loads of test and still nothing any advis
TTC
I have a 6 month old girl and am desperate for another! Ive had one depo injection, I was due that again 01/11/11 but didnt have it. I havent actually had a period in a good few months so worried this is maybe why no luck. With my first I never tried, it just kinda happened. Ive took 2 pregnancy tests but got really down when I seen the negative line, i know its only been 1 month since coming off the injection :(
help
ive been tryin for three years n nothin has happend can sumone help me please thanx xxxx
TTC
Hi, me and my partner are TTC this is our 1st month and are both really excited after 5 painful miscarriages we was told last month that we are both healthy and there is nothing wrong with either of us so we are now both more hopeful then ever. any advise is welcome we are both 24 and new to this :)
me and my partner was trying
me and my partner was trying for exactley a year before i fell pregnant with my little girl after being told at 16 i would never have children due to having polosistic ovarian syndrome but i did she is now 18 months old, we have been trying for another but nothing has happened and i haven't been using any contraception any advise would greatly be appreciated x many thanks x
takes time
im a healthy 23yr and ive been tryin 10months, i had a biochemical pregnancy last month, but am hopeful for future. A baby takes time, it will happen dont worry
Trying :(
Hi everyone, I've suffered a non viable pregnancy, likely I was 4-6 weeks gone. Any stories with happy endings would be wonderful. I would love to hear from you as I know I'm not alone. :)
can anybody help me please
me and my fella are try for are first baby but for some reson i just cant conseve my felle thinks it may be becase he is over wate and the wate of him on top of me is proventing me from conseaving can anybody help me please i am getting desperat now after 1 yr now and still no baby it is getting depressing.
Conceived after implant-
Last year had my implant out in January conceived in June so took a few months, i was a healthy 22yr old it can take awhile and being patent is very hard! im waiting for my depo jab to wear off now so we can conceive bby no2! hope this helps xx
trying for baby number 2
i am 43 and have a 2 year old girl and and been trying for are second baby to give her a brother or sister now for 3months and no luck. any advise please. i am ready for another baby and am trying the clear blue moniter which helped me with my little girl..
coil removal
hello i had coil removed 4 weeks ago and been trying 2 weeks and i kno it sounds mad but i ot loads of symptoms of bein pregnant? help is it possible?
hi
hi i jus come of my implant and me and my boyfriend have been tryin for a bby for about 2month nw we did a pregancy test but it was negative ........is there something wrong or doest it take u ages b4 u get pregant wen u take the implant off
Vasectomy reversal
my husband had a reversal 2 years ago, result of his sperm test were that he was back to normal and the g.p said he looked forward to seeing the baby pictures, but still no baby, i have been checked out and had the all clear. I am 42yrs old my husband is 44yrs do you think it is our age, I am giving up hope every month is so emotional for me any advice would be greatly recieved x
very early stages
If you think that you could be pregnant I would not risk it as the baby does most of it's development in the early first trimester not worth the risk i'd say,
how long 2 concieve
hi, i have been trying with my partner nearly 9 months now i have been off the injection for a yr and a half and it is still no signs can u give me some answers thank
i came off the implant and it
i came off the implant and it took me 7 month, and i was trying really hard but that doesnt work just try and forget about it and then it will happen x
getting pregnant
am 46 and i have been trying for nearly a month now and still nothing is it my age that it will take longer or its just not going to happen any advice please
getting pregnant aftter coming of the implant??
I came off my implant a few weeks back and were now trying for a baby, any ideas how long has it takes. how long has it taken people after coming off the implant to get pregnant?
i came off my implant a few
i came off my implant a few weeks back and were trying for a baby, any ideas now long it has taken people to get pregnant when coming off the implant??
trying for baby number3
i have 2 daughters already and consved them after 4 months but now im trying again and finding it more difficult! can n e one help me?
Trying to get pregnant
Me and my partner have been trying different postions for 13 months and also i stop taking my conception pills and i tried pregnancy tests and it saying negative. Is it me or my partner? Any suggestions? Thanks.
Struggling
I had my daughter two years ago and have decided its time for a little brother or sisiter for her. I caught on the second month of trying for my first baby but this time round I'm on month 6 and I'm starting to worry if I have a problem. I am 33 years old. Is anyone else in this position. Any advice welcome. Thanks
finding it hard to conceive
been trying for about 5 months with no luck, taking all and any vit tab anyone tells me about with no luck. have 2 daughters with no problems conceiving them, can't understand why it's taking as long is time round. any advice anyone...
finding it hard to conceive
Me and my partner have been trying to conceive for around 5months, trying different positions and sticking to ovulation dates but still nothing. really upset and rather frustrated any other suggestions? Also considering taking pre-pregnancy supplements, good idea??
I have recently had the
I have recently had the implant taken out now around 7 months we are trying for a baby but nothing has happend yet any suggestions are welcome :-)thanks