How to get pregnant: 9 tips for conceiving quickly

Are you trying to get pregnant? Some simple lifestyle changes can help increase your couple's fertility. Check out these key tips.

Step one: quit smoking

Smoking is known to reduce fertility in both men and women. It is also dangerous for your baby if you continue to smoke while pregnant.

Step two: exercise together

Getting fit is a great way to boost your fertility. If you are not used to exercising, start by adding more movement to your day. For example, you could try getting off the bus one stop earlier or taking the stairs instead of the elevator.

However, don't overdo it. Women who exercise intensely (like professional athletes) sometimes find that it disrupts their menstrual cycle, which can be bad for fertility.

Step three: eat healthily

Diet and fertility are linked. If you both stick to a healthy and balanced diet, you may be able to increase your chances of getting pregnant.

Step four: relax

Trying to get pregnant can be stressful. A little occasional stress is completely normal and should not affect your chances of conceiving. However, prolonged or severe stress can make conception more difficult for both men and women, so try to deal with your worries as easily as you can.

Give each other a relaxing massage, try some deep breathing exercises, or simply enjoy a fun meal out. Whatever helps you feel calm and relaxed.

Step five: cut out alcohol

Alcohol can harm your baby if you drink before pregnancy, including the first few weeks before you realize you are pregnant. Heavy drinking can also reduce fertility in men. So it is best that you and your partner avoid alcohol as soon as you start planning to have a baby.

Step six: keep cool!

When testicles get too hot, the sperm they produce suffer. Sitting for long periods, using laptops on your lap, and working in hot environments can affect sperm production. It has even been suggested that tight underwear contributes to fertility issues, although there is not much evidence for this.

Step seven: travel somewhere together

A holiday or even a weekend getaway can be just what you need to relieve stress and enjoy some relaxing time together. In fact, some parents swear that a "babymoon" was the key to getting pregnant.

Step eight: take your foot off the gas

For some couples, trying to get pregnant can turn sex more into a daily chore than a pleasure. If this sounds familiar, put the fertility charts away for a while and try to rekindle a romantic atmosphere with your partner

Step nine: have regular sex, but not on a schedule

As we all know, having sex is the most important thing! Although it may sometimes help you figure out when you are ovulating, simply having sex every two to three days throughout the month will give you the best chances of getting pregnant.