Make an appointment with your doctor

It's a good idea to book an appointment with your doctor to learn about any lifestyle changes you need to make, prenatal vitamins you need to take, or start coming off your method of birth control. Talking to your doctor is a great opportunity to ask any questions you may have, so be sure to make a list!

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Ovulation is key

Understanding your ovulation date can help you have sex during your most fertile window, increase your changes of conceiving. You can work out your ovulation by taking ovulation tests or tracking your body signals such as basal body temperature (BBT) and discharge. Not sure where to start? Here's a simple guide to working out your ovulation date.

Cycles can show you where your predicted ovulation will fall, as well as providing the dates of your the most fertile time based on your logs. This is how Cycles can help you conceive.

Sync up with your partner

If it’s hard for us to keep track of our fertility, it can seem impossible for our partners! With Cycles, you can connect with your partner and involve them more intimately in your pregnancy plans. Your partner will be able to view your fertility and ovulation day, and can set up reminders too. This not only shares the responsibility for planning sexy time, but also helps you work as a team. Which leads us to...

Have sex to get pregnant

Reduce pressure on your sex life by aiming to have sex every couple of days, instead of every day. Research has shown that sperm quality improves after a short break! Also, keep in mind that there has been no research to show that any positions are better for getting pregnant, so focus on what feels good for you.

Take care of your wellbeing

Looking after yourself, mind and body, is one of the best things you can do when trying to conceive. Sometimes trying can be a stressful process, so finding strategies to relax is important. Stress can impact ovulation and may increase the time in takes to get pregnant. This is also a good time to take up mild exercise to keep your body healthy, strong and prepared for pregnancy.

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Stay positive

Some couples may conceive right away, while others may take several months or up to a year. If you are having trouble getting pregnant after 12 months of trying, it's worth contacting your doctor for guidance and fertility options. 

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