Getting Pregnant Directory
Ready to have a baby? There are some things you can do to prepare yourself for pregnancy and understand what to expect. Knowing when you ovulate is one key to getting pregnant quickly. You can track your fertility days using tools from WebMD. Some factors that affect fertility are age, weight, and more. If you want to get pregnant and you smoke, you should quit smoking immediately. Treatments are available if one or both partners are infertile. Early signs of pregnancy include a missed period, frequent urination, fatigue, nausea, and tender breasts. Follow the links below to find WebMD's comprehensive coverage about how to get pregnant, how to track fertility, and much more.
Medical Reference
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Getting Pregnant After 35
Wondering about your chances for motherhood in your mid-30s and beyond? Here’s how your odds stack up.
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An Overview of Fertility Drugs
Learn more from WebMD about fertility drugs, including how they work and their side effects.
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Irregular Periods and Getting Pregnant
WebMD explains the causes of infertility and offers tips for getting pregnant.
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Getting Started on Getting Pregnant
If you're ready to have a baby, you likely have lots of questions. Get answers about your menstrual cycle, how often to have sex, things that can hinder conception, and more.
Features
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A Biological Clock for Guys?
A man's age may affect not only his ability to father a child, but the health of his offspring.
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Your Prepregnancy Checklist
Find out what should be on your to-do list if you're getting ready to conceive.
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Protect Your Pregnancy Before You Conceive
Thinking about getting pregnant? Here’s what to do in the weeks and months before you conceive to protect your baby-to-be.
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Your Best Days for Making a Baby
Find out when is the best time to have sex to boost your odds of getting pregnant.
Video
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Prepare Your Body for Pregnancy
Keith Eddleman, MD, talks about changes you should make before trying to have a baby.
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Tips for Spacing Your Pregnancies
How long should you wait before having a second child? Keith Eddleman, MD, has the answer.
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Good Nutrition for Conception
Good nutrition and a healthy body weight can help women who are trying to conceive. Also, some nutrients are more important than others.
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How Long Should It Take to Conceive?
If you’re trying to conceive, how long should it take? It depends on your age and if you have other health conditions.
Slideshows & Images
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Your Prepregnancy Checklist
Trying to have a baby? WebMD shows you what you need to do before you get pregnant -- from vitamins to diet -- to make sure you have a healthy pregnancy and baby!
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Conception Timeline -- From Egg to Embryo
Explore conception -- the amazing journey from egg to embryo.
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Which Infertility Treatment Is for You?
From IVF to acupuncture, WebMD's slides show the methods available to get pregnant. Costs, success rates, illustrations, and causes of infertility are also covered.
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Slideshow: Fertility & Ovulation: Facts to Help You Get Pregnant
Trying to get pregnant? See how ovulation and fertility work so you can boost your chances of conception.