How do I increase chances of getting pregnant?
As a society we have been conditioned to believe that getting pregnant fast is easy, achievable, and requires virtually no input.
This belief for most of us stems from the sexual education we have received at school: "Beware of sex making you pregnant and ruining your life!" Yes I agree, teenage pregnancies are probably not everyone’s dream reality, but what has been sold to you as well meaning advice at the time, turns into a belief in adulthood that conception is easy. If you are reading this, you probably already know that this isn't the case for a lot of people!
Let's be honest: Have you searched online 'How to get pregnant fast'? (or variations of this)
If your answer is yes, you most likely have come across recommendations such as 'have sex regularly', 'eat healthy', 'be at your optimal weight', 'stop smoking', 'exercise regularly', 'use ovulation predicator kits', 'chart your cycle', 'relax'... I have no doubt that you have tried most of these things, without success. Frustrating, right?!
So, what is the thing that helps you get pregnant fast?
The answer is self-awareness! Doesn't make sense or seems a bit too out there for you? Let me explain what I mean by self-awareness:
Being aware of your energy and emotional state each day
Being aware of which foods make your tummy upset (hello bloating, gas, indigestion, diarrhoea, constipation)
Being aware of which foods fuel you best to get you through the day without cravings
Being aware of the exercises that build your strength and fitness and which ones leave you feeling drained
Being aware of your sleep quality and how it effects your performance each day
Being aware of the self-care routines that lift you up
Being aware of your menstrual cycle patterns (pre-menstrual spotting, cramping, sore boobs, mood swings, energy shifts)
Being aware of your menstrual cycle health (heaviness of periods, ovulation, regularity)
Being aware of your emotional, physical, and spiritual health
Being able to confidently decide what works for you and what doesn't
The focus when trying to get pregnant is often on 'getting it right now', 'doing XYZ to get pregnant faster', and soon your fertility journey taking over your life. I agree that regular sex, eating well, stopping smoking, regular exercise, charting your menstrual cycle, and so on are crucial, but building your confidence, self-awareness, and self-belief equally matter if you want to conceive a baby fast.
Self-awareness allows you to eat healthy, exercise regularly, enjoy restful sleep, and work with your cycle, without the frustration of nothing working for you! Knowing how to build and leverage your self-awareness is what sets people who feel in control of their fertility journey apart from those that feel overwhelmed and broken. Self-awareness starts with 'being present', acknowledging that you are unique, and committing to showing up for yourself first.
In this guide you will find three daily practices you can implement today to transform your health for a better fertility journey (and life). This is your invitation to create the life and baby-filled-future you want, now.
