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Getting pregnant
Getting pregnant is a journey that can be fraught with questions. How long can it take, when in my menstrual cycle am I most fertile and what are some things to consider? With all these questions, our goal at Baby Journey is to be your safe voice in the noise.
Whether you've just started thinking about having a baby or are already in the middle of trying to conceive, we at Baby Journey are here to provide you with answers to the most commonly asked questions, useful information and the best way to prepare for your next pregnancy.
Fertility
Fertility can cover many aspects, from understanding your menstrual cycle and which days you are most fertile, to understanding what infertility can mean and what help you can get. Although the subject is complex, and can feel like a bit of a jungle when it comes to different advice and findings, we at Baby Journey hope to guide you and provide you with information that is easy to absorb and hopefully find tips on what you can do to give yourself the best conditions on the road to a future pregnancy.
No matter where you are in your journey, we have the information you need to know!
8 quick tips for those planning a pregnancy
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Timing your ovulation
Ovulation is the time of the month when you are most fertile, and therefore most likely to get pregnant. Trying to time it is therefore recommended to maximize your chances of getting pregnant!Ovulation is the time of the month when you are most fertile, and therefore most likely to get pregnant. Trying to time it is therefore recommended to maximize your chances of getting pregnant! -
Limiting caffeine intake
Cutting down on coffee and tea can be a good idea if you are trying to get pregnant. According to 1177, a maximum of 200 mg of caffeine/day is recommended, which is equivalent to 2-3 cups of coffee or four cups of tea.Cutting down on coffee and tea can be a good idea if you are trying to get pregnant. According to 1177, a maximum of 200 mg of caffeine/day is recommended, which is equivalent to 2-3 cups of coffee or four cups of tea. -
Eat a nutritious and varied diet
Trying to eat a varied diet and boost your body with nutritious foods is a good tip for both you and your partner. Not only to have enough energy and resources to build a baby, but also to give yourselves the best conditions for pregnancy.Trying to eat a varied diet and boost your body with nutritious foods is a good tip for both you and your partner. Not only to have enough energy and resources to build a baby, but also to give yourselves the best conditions for pregnancy. -
Pay attention to medicines
Ibuprofen, diclofenac and naproxen are three names that you might want to keep an eye out for next time you're rummaging through the medicine cabinet for a painkiller. These can have a temporary effect on ovulation and may be good to avoid if you are or are trying to get pregnant, according to 1177. Ask your midwife or pharmacy staff if you are unsure, and read the package leaflet.Ibuprofen, diclofenac and naproxen are three names that you might want to keep an eye out for next time you're rummaging through the medicine cabinet for a painkiller. These can have a temporary effect on ovulation and may be good to avoid if you are or are trying to get pregnant, according to 1177. Ask your midwife or pharmacy staff if you are unsure, and read the package leaflet. -
More movement in everyday life
Exercise doesn't have to mean running a marathon several times a week - in fact, about 30 minutes of heart rate-boosting activity a day is more than enough. Do good for your body and mind!Exercise doesn't have to mean running a marathon several times a week - in fact, about 30 minutes of heart rate-boosting activity a day is more than enough. Do good for your body and mind! -
Give up cigarettes & snus
Tobacco includes cigarettes, snuff, white snuff, water pipes and e-cigarettes. Quitting tobacco is a good idea whether you are trying to get pregnant or not, but it is especially important if you are trying to get pregnant, as tobacco can make it harder to get pregnant (1177).Tobacco includes cigarettes, snuff, white snuff, water pipes and e-cigarettes. Quitting tobacco is a good idea whether you are trying to get pregnant or not, but it is especially important if you are trying to get pregnant, as tobacco can make it harder to get pregnant (1177). -
Take folic acid supplements
The Swedish National Food Agency recommends that all women who are planning to become pregnant within a few months take tablets containing 400 micrograms of folic acid per day to prevent spina bifida in the baby.The Swedish National Food Agency recommends that all women who are planning to become pregnant within a few months take tablets containing 400 micrograms of folic acid per day to prevent spina bifida in the baby. -
Abstain from alcohol
If you are trying to get pregnant and you drink alcohol, you may want to pause or reduce your alcohol intake. This is because high alcohol intake can affect both ovulation in women and sperm volume and sperm count in men (1177).If you are trying to get pregnant and you drink alcohol, you may want to pause or reduce your alcohol intake. This is because high alcohol intake can affect both ovulation in women and sperm volume and sperm count in men (1177).
8 quick tips for those planning a pregnancy
Timing ovulation
Ovulation is the time of the month when you are most fertile, and therefore most likely to get pregnant. Trying to time it is therefore recommended to maximize your chances of getting pregnant!
Limiting caffeine intake
Cutting down on coffee and tea can be a good idea if you are trying to get pregnant. According to 1177, a maximum of 200 mg of caffeine/day is recommended, which is equivalent to 2-3 cups of coffee or four cups of tea.
eat a nutritious and varied diet
Trying to eat a varied diet and boost your body with nutritious foods is a good tip for both you and your partner. Not only to have enough energy and resources to build a baby, but also to give yourselves the best conditions for pregnancy.
Pay attention to medicines
Ibuprofen, diclofenac and naproxen are three names that you might want to keep an eye out for next time you're rummaging through the medicine cabinet for a painkiller. These can have a temporary effect on ovulation and may be good to avoid if you are or are trying to get pregnant, according to 1177. Ask your midwife or pharmacy staff if you are unsure, and read the package leaflet.
More movement in everyday life
Exercise doesn't have to mean running a marathon several times a week - in fact, about 30 minutes of heart rate-boosting activity a day is more than enough. Do good for your body and mind!
Give up cigarettes & snus
Tobacco includes cigarettes, snuff, white snuff, water pipes and e-cigarettes. Quitting tobacco is a good idea whether you are trying to get pregnant or not, but it is especially important if you are trying to get pregnant, as tobacco can make it harder to get pregnant (1177).
Take folic acid supplements
The Swedish National Food Agency recommends that all women who are planning to become pregnant within a few months take tablets containing 400 micrograms of folic acid per day to prevent spina bifida in the baby.
Abstain from alcohol
If you are trying to get pregnant and you drink alcohol, you may want to pause or reduce your alcohol intake. This is because high alcohol intake can affect both ovulation in women and sperm volume and sperm count in men (1177).
Getting pregnant
Getting pregnant is a journey that can be fraught with questions. How long can it take, when in my menstrual cycle am I most fertile and what are some things to consider? With all these questions, our goal at Baby Journey is to be your safe voice in the noise.
Whether you've just started thinking about having a baby or are already in the middle of trying to conceive, we at Baby Journey are here to provide you with answers to the most commonly asked questions, useful information and the best way to prepare for your next pregnancy.
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Fertility
Fertility can cover many aspects, from understanding your menstrual cycle and which days you are most fertile, to understanding what infertility can mean and what help you can get. Although the subject is complex, and can feel like a bit of a jungle when it comes to different advice and findings, we at Baby Journey hope to guide you and provide you with information that is easy to absorb and hopefully find tips on what you can do to give yourself the best conditions on the road to a future pregnancy.
No matter where you are in your journey, we have the information you need to know!
Frequently asked questions about getting pregnant
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How long can it take to get pregnant?
As with many things, the time it takes to get pregnant is different for everyone. According to 1177, it is quite normal for it to take up to a year to get pregnant, but if you have been trying to get pregnant for more than a year, it is possible to start an investigation to find out why you have not become pregnant. Even after an investigation, it is quite possible that there is nothing wrong and that the conditions for having a baby are good.
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Can I get pregnant during my period?
Although it is very rare, there is a small chance that you can get pregnant during your period. Ovulation is the easiest time, and this usually occurs 14 days before your next period. However, sperm can survive for up to a week in the uterus and fallopian tubes. If you have unprotected sex during your period and your menstrual cycle is short, the sperm can remain there and fertilize an egg at the next ovulation.
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When do I have the best chance of getting pregnant?
The greatest chance of getting pregnant is the time around your ovulation. According to 1177, it is recommended to have sexual intercourse about 5 days before ovulation until the day after, as the chances are highest during this period.
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Can I get pregnant right after I stop taking the pill or other contraceptives?
Yes, the effectiveness of most contraceptive methods (except for the contraceptive injection) decreases immediately when you stop using them. Some people get their normal menstrual cycle back immediately, while for others it may take a little longer without anything necessarily being wrong.
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