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Getting Pregnant After Birth Control

… if that doesn’t happen right away, don’t get discouraged. If you have a history of having irregular menstrual cycles, this could make trying to get pregnant take a little bit longer. Regardless of having a history of irregular periods or not, you might still face an irregularity within your menstrual cycle for a while, as a symptom of coming off birth control pills.

You should also have a pre-conception check up for yourself and your partner. This will help both of you become aware of any health concerns and what each of you can expect in the future for your pregnancy. “Understanding patients’ gynecological history and past pregnancy experiences can be very important in helping them plan healthy pregnancies,” says John R. Sussman, M.D., associate professor in the department of obstetrics and gynecology at University of Connecticut School of Medicine.

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Increase Your Chances of Conceiving

There’s no exact time to say when you’ll get pregnant. Some women will conceive immediately, while others will take a few months to conceive. Your chances of getting pregnant sooner will increase if you have intercourse at the same time you’re ovulating. According to AmericanPregnancy.org, “By paying close attention to how your body responds to increasing estrogen in the first couple weeks of your menstrual cycle, you can begin to predict ovulation. For example, many women know ovulation is just around the corner when they see an increase in production of fertile-quality cervical mucus”.

While trying to conceive cut down on any drinking of alcoholic beverages or sodas, begin a healthy exercise and diet regimen and start taking pre-natal vitamins as well. This will help prepare you and your body for carrying your baby and having a healthy pregnancy.

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