It is not as easy as it is sounding. A woman who is at the age of 25 can take two or three months to conceive while woman who is at the age of thirty five can take six months or even more than that.
 

The best period to conceive is the period when a woman is most fertile. Woman is most fertile at the time of ovulation. At the time of ovulation, a mature and single egg is being released. Egg has been released by the ovarian follicle in the uterus. If the egg does not get fertilized in twelve to twenty four hours then it degrades in fallopian tube.

But if the egg gets fertilized then the egg will get implant in uterus and a woman becomes pregnant officially.
 

Before getting pregnant you should know the monthly cycle of yours. After knowing your monthly cycle, you can schedule your intercourse accordingly because you know the best time when the chances of egg getting fertilized are more. By knowing your cycle you can find out the best time of getting pregnant and this will raise the chances of conceiving as well.
Most of the women ovulate between twelfth and sixteenth day of the monthly cycle. So, to figure out the time of getting pregnant, just find out the time of next period and then do the back counting of twelve to sixteen days.

 
Another method of finding the best period to conceive is by measuring the basal body temperature by a thermometer. There will be rise in the body temperature during the fertile days of the woman. The rise in body temperature is pretty low so you will not be able to feel it without using a thermometer which is made specially for measuring basal body temperature.

 Rise in body temperature is because of the increased level of hormone progesterone that is being stimulated by ovulation. The excellent time to conceive is 2 or 3 days before temperature reaches to its maximum point.

 
There are other things that need to be taken care of before getting pregnant. A woman should stop smoking and drinking because they can affect your chances of getting pregnant. Over weight and under weight woman can not think of conceiving as it will lower the chance to conceive.

 So, if you are underweight, do gain some weight before getting pregnant and if you are over weight please loose some kilos of yours. One should start taking folic acid supplements before conception & during the first three months of conceiving. Avoid taking caffeine. Eating healthy and regular exercise can increase the chances of getting pregnant.

So after following the methods that are written above one is able to know when is the best time to conceive?

Many a time, it takes time to get pregnant. Just indulging in sexual intercourse is not only enough. It is important to note that one has to also take into consideration the time of ovulation and other factors when trying to get pregnant. A healthy diet is also essential for the body to be fertile enough to conceive. Food plays an important role and one must know what to eat when trying to get pregnant.

Some of the important food items that must be included in one’s diet are mentioned below.

• Eat in small portions at regular intervals rather than gulping down too much food at one time.

• It is important to have a daily intake of around 400 milligrams of folic acid. Folic acid is essential as it helps in supporting neural tube growth as well in decreasing the risk of heart attacks, strokes, cancer and even diabetes. Apart from folic acid, foods rich in Vitamins C, E and Zinc should be consumed.

• Eat a lot of green leafy vegetables and several servings of citrus fruits. You must ensure that you have whole grains and foods that are rich in calcium on a daily basis in order to be able to get pregnant. You do not have to worry if you have some extra folic acid in food as it is water soluble and if it is in excess, the water shall flush out. Also understand that folic acid will be lost while cooking as it is water soluble. Hence, one must eat fresh leafy and green vegetables and in case you need to cook them, you can steam them or cooking can be done in little water.

• It is advisable to eat organic food as they are high in nutrition and less in pesticides. Start having brown bread rather than white bread as it contains more zinc which is very essential for women wanting to get pregnant.

• Water must be consumed regularly. At least eight glasses of water a day are a must. Stop caffeine products like tea, coffee, chocolates, etc. You can switch to herbal tea. Drinking lots of water and herbal tea will help in flushing out the excess toxins.

• You do not have to refrain from all fats when trying to get pregnant. Go for the good ones. You can have oily fish. Sunflower, pumpkin seeds and nuts are also good. Stay away from foods that contain saturated fat.

Increase the level of fibre intake. Do not eat foods that contain preservatives, additives and artificial products when you wish to become pregnant. Always opt for

• fresh foods. They will give you a healthy body which in turn will be beneficial for you as well as for the unborn baby. 

• In addition to all the foods mentioned above, you can take prenatal vitamins on the advice of your doctor. These can act as nutrition supplements.

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The above tips will help you understand what to eat when trying to get pregnant and in fulfilling your dream of motherhood. 

A baby’s organs start forming about 17 days after you have conceived. Before a woman decides to get pregnant, it is essential that she meet a doctor and discuss her physical and emotional health with the doctor. The doctor might prescribe certain lifestyle changes and food habits before you become pregnant. Pregnancy is no child’s play and must be handled with complete care and attention so that you have a safe pregnancy and a healthy baby.

Some of the foods that must be totally avoided when you are trying to get pregnant are mentioned below.

• Avoid soybeans and foods that contain soy. Estrogen that is present in soybeans can lead to a hormone imbalance which could in turn affect the production of egg and ovulation. Hence, it is important to decrease the use of soybeans few months before you are trying to get pregnant.
• Stay away from frankfurters, bologna and lunch meats as they contain nitrates and nitrites that are not good for women who are trying to conceive.
• One must not consume peanut butter as well as spinach as they deplete the level of calcium in the body which is essential for the development of the baby.
• Refrain from soda, sugary foods and drinks as it can lead to decrease in blood sugar that can in turn upset the level of reproductive hormones.
• Caffeine must be strictly avoided. Caffeine is present in coffee, tea, chocolate and many other products. Having caffeine may prevent you from getting pregnant. Other than that, it can also cause miscarriage.
• One must strictly refrain from smoking, alcohol and drugs.
• Do not take Vitamins A, C and D in high quantity.
• Do not eat raw meat or meat that is undercooked. Similarly do not consume raw eggs or eggs that are undercooked.
• Soft cheese should also not be consumed.