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A baby on your mind? Thoughts about growing your family? Thinking about how long will it take to get pregnant if you started trying for a baby soon enough? Worried that it might just happen too soon? Worried that it might take really long? Take a deep breath and relax. These are frequent questions every couple that wishes to start a family has on their minds. Every woman who wishes to conceive wishes to know how soon she’ll conceive and how long does it usually and actually take to get pregnant. Read to know some general and simple information on this.
You can never really say, rather it is impossible to say, when and how long you would take to get pregnant. Every woman’s body reacts to situations differently from the others. Factors such as age, general health, reproductive health, mental and emotional health, and sexual health are some of the key factors that are instrumental in improving your chances of getting pregnant.
As cited in a paper published in 2004 by David B. Dunson, a distinguished American statistician at Duke University, out of 100 couples that try to conceive naturally:
Please note that these statistics are just averages. While some couples have a high monthly fertility making it possible to conceive in any given month, some have a low monthly fertility causing them to take longer to conceive than the others.
Quite understandably, waiting for two years to conceive naturally can be a long wait for most couples. However, it is important not to compare yourselves with other couples, and not lose hope and patience. Also read: How To Stay Positive When Everyone Is Getting Pregnant, But You?
There are some general reasons for non-conception or delayed conception. Knowing about these general and basic parameters could help you plan a baby better. Take a look:
Whatever be your condition, it is advisable that you see a gynecologist for a pre pregnancy check up.
After having known all the above, you may be wondering about all the things that you and your partner should indulge in and do to improve your chances of getting pregnant. Well, read on to know about it.
Despite your best efforts and in the event of non-conception beyond two years of trying to conceive naturally, it is wise to consult your gynecologist and get yourself and your partner tested to know the health of your individual reproductive system. Your doctor will evaluate your case against these general parameters and then offer to take the next steps, in the form of further medical investigations and treatment. The doctor will perform tests to rule out fertility-related problems and explain a further line of treatment.
It is important to note that you must allow yourself enough and more time to get pregnant. Often, it is Mother Nature playing her part. So relax because the good news it that most couple will ultimately get pregnant even in a way that they have imagined. Also, medical science has answers in terms of sperm donation and intrauterine insemination, invitro fertilization, surrogacy and adoption.
Just remember you are not alone in this journey. We wish you the best in your journey of conception and thereafter!
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