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1. To increase chances of conception, have
intercourse every other day during the mid cycle.
2. Get an examination by your doctor to ensure that you do not have
any vaginal infections.
3. Use a basal body temperature chart to know when you are ovulating,
this would happen just after the temperature drops 0.2 degrees.
4. Using a luteinizing hormone kit can help to determine ovulation.
5. Begin taking prenatal vitamins when you start thinking about
getting pregnant. These contain folic acid and will help prevent
neural tube defects.
6. Sperm counts are higher in men who do not use hot tubs and who
do not smoke
7. Watch for your discharge to become clear and stringy mid cycle
as this indicates ovulation is approaching.
8. Make an effort to eat balanced nutritional meals. Limit starchy
carbohydrates such as breads, pasta, and potatoes and eat more fruits
and vegetables.
9. Lying in bed on your back for 20 minutes after intercourse will
increase your chances of conception.
10. If your cycle is regular, pregnancy should occur in six months,
or at least one year of unprotected intercourse. If your cycle is
irregular (not 25-32 days), call your physician to schedule an appointment.
11. When you miss your period, call the office for a prenatal visit.
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