It doesn’t matter if you’re just trying to be a first-time mother or if you’ve already given birth to three kids, there will always be some pieces of advice that can help you get through the 9 months as smooth as possible. The food you eat, the beverages you drink, the lifestyle changes you have to make, and even how you have sex with your partner all play important roles in trying to conceive.
First-time moms might find it an exciting and scary feeling, but know that there’s nothing to worry about, especially if you do it the right way. Also, by “it,” we just don’t mean sex. We’ve compiled a short guide to heighten your chances of achieving that baby bump.
Regular Sex is Ideal Sex
Sex is perhaps the most basic and most exciting requirement if you want to conceive a child. During your ovulation period, a session of hot, passionate sex with your partner every two or three days is ideal. Also, keep in mind that there’s still such a thing as too much of a good thing can be bad for you, even regarding sex. Prolonged abstinence or too much ejaculation can both lead to negative effects on sperm quantity and quality. So if you’ve just had the entire night of doing nothing but banging, then consider the next day to be a “day off.”
Say Goodbye to Tobacco
Smoking cigarettes can do more harm than good, especially if you’re trying to conceive. However, it can become very difficult to just kick the habit. If you can’t stop smoking cigarettes, then cut it down. Women who smoke 10 or more cigarettes per day will have more difficulty in conceiving in comparison to non-smokers.
Forget the Experimentation in Bed, For Now.
If you and your partner like to do Kama Sutra in bed to keep the excitement levels at its peak every time, then you might want to ditch the experimentation for now. If you want a high chance of conceiving, then a missionary position with a slightly tilted pelvis is optimal. Still, keep in mind to do it as naturally as possible. Don’t think about sex as a chore, or else you’re going to create tension, which can then ruin the mood.
Lastly, one of the best advice on conception that we can give is to never stop taking care of yourself. In fact, you need to take more care of yourself now more than ever. You’re going to be a mom soon, and it would become tough on your part (and for the baby’s) if you get sick during pregnancy.