Does a girl get pregnant at 10 years old?

How to get pregnant the first time? This question is asked by many couples who are planning the birth of a baby. Most women and men believe that not using contraception and actively having sex is all that is needed for this. But is it?

In this topic we will try to tell you whether it is possible to get pregnant the first time, what factors influence conception and how to properly approach such a delicate matter. We will also share secrets on how to get pregnant with a boy or girl.

Is it possible to get pregnant the first time and what affects conception?

There are a number of factors to consider when planning to conceive.

Duration of the menstrual cycle. More often than not, women whose monthly cycle is less than or more than 28 days fail to get pregnant the first time, especially when it is not regular. This is explained by the fact that the fertile time is ovulation, that is, the release of an egg from the ovary, which falls in the middle of the cycle. With a 28-day cycle, the egg is released on the 14th day. But for most women, stress, excessive physical or mental work, hormonal imbalances and other reasons can lead to a cycle failure, which will affect the release of the egg. Therefore, it is not always possible to predict the exact date the onset of ovulation.
Lifespan of sperm in the female genital tract. On average, sperm remains active once it enters the female genital organs for 72 hours. Therefore, the chance of getting pregnant the first time will be higher when sexual intercourse occurs during ovulation. But even if you calculate everything accurate to the day and get to ovulation, the probability of fertilization of the egg will be only 25%.
Health status of sexual partners. Chronic diseases, age over 30 years, unbalanced diet, harmful abortions, surgeries on the organs of the reproductive system can be the reason why you cannot get pregnant the first time.
Sexual intercourse during the monthly cycle. Adhering to this simple rule, the conception rate is still low - about 10%.

You also need to understand that conception does not always end in pregnancy, since a fertilized egg may simply not penetrate the endometrium of the uterus and come out during menstruation.

What are the chances of getting pregnant the first time? Let's figure it out. According to statistics, every sixth woman planning a child manages to get pregnant the first time.

Experts also say that if a woman was unable to get pregnant the first time, then it is necessary to continue to have an active sex life and not use contraceptives further. In this case, pregnancy can be expected in the next six months.

Clinical observation of hundreds of couples planning a child, who had and performed sexual intercourse no more than three times a week, showed that efforts were successful over six months in 60% of couples.

How can you get pregnant quickly the first time and what is needed for this?

To get pregnant the first time, you need to adhere to the following recommendations:

plan a pregnancy at the age that is most suitable for this - 20-25 years, since young girls have a regular cycle in most cases;
calculate the day of ovulation over several months, as this will significantly increase the chances of conceiving a child;
use special tests to determine ovulation;
measure basal temperature, an increase in which to 37.4 ° C indicates ovulation;
on the day of ovulation, have unprotected coitus.

There are also other ways to help you get pregnant quickly.

Is it possible to get pregnant after the first time: poses, pictures

Can a girl quickly become pregnant by choosing certain positions, and which position is considered the most suitable? This opinion is shared by many, but not by those who understand this topic. Therefore, unfortunately, we will dispel this myth.

There is no magic position that guarantees 100% conception the first time. The chance of conceiving a child is affected only by the day on which unprotected intercourse was performed, and this day should be ovulation.

But, perhaps, to conceive a child, women whose uterus is bent backwards will need a special position, since this pathology prevents sperm from entering the cervix.

In this case, experts recommend having sex in positions where the man is behind the woman. This position provides deeper penetration into the vagina and makes it easier for the seed to enter the cervix. Also, after coitus, it is recommended that the woman take the “birch tree” position (see photo).

Unfortunately, the only true, quick and accurate way to get pregnant has not yet been found. But taking into account the opinion of experts and reviews of women on forums, we have selected methods that will increase the likelihood of conceiving a child the first time.

Taking vitamins. A few months before the planned pregnancy, both partners need to start taking vitamin complexes, which must contain vitamins E and C, as well as folic acid. Also, do not forget about macro- and microelements such as calcium, iron, copper, selenium, magnesium and zinc. The listed vitamins and minerals will not only speed up the onset of pregnancy, but will also help give birth to a healthy child, since they contribute to the normal formation of organs and systems, primarily the neural tube.
Have sex no more than 2-3 times a week. It takes 8-12 weeks for sperm to mature, and with one ejaculation, 100-400 thousand sperm are released. Therefore, too frequent sexual intercourse reduces the effectiveness of the semen and it will not be possible to conceive a baby quickly.
Folk methods and remedies. You can quickly conceive a child if you regularly consume ortilia decoction. To prepare the decoction, you need to pour three tablespoons of the leaves of the plant into two glasses of boiling water and simmer over low heat for 20-30 minutes, after which the medicine should be strained through a fine sieve. It is recommended to take this decoction several cups a day instead of tea. Also traditional healers It is recommended to eat pumpkin in any form, as it is rich in vitamins and minerals that have a beneficial effect on reproductive function.

Is it possible to get pregnant for the first time and plan the gender of the baby?

More than one women's forum is replete with the question: I want a boy or a girl, what should I do? Well, let’s reveal the secret of what can be done and how to plan the sex of the baby.

The sex of the fetus is determined during the fusion of the egg with the sperm, and the sex depends on which chromosome is present in the male reproductive cell.

The X chromosome is responsible for the birth of a girl, and the Y chromosome is responsible for the birth of a boy.

The following patterns are also known:

“boy sperm” live up to 24 hours in the female genital tract, but at the same time they are much more active than “girl sperm”;
“girl sperm” live up to 72 hours after entering the female genital organs, but they move slower than “boy sperm”.

Taking into account the above-described features of sperm with X and Y chromosomes, we can say that in order to conceive a girl, unprotected sexual intercourse must occur three days before the date of ovulation. Before the egg is released, the sperm carrying the Y chromosome will die, and only the “girl” ones will remain.

Accordingly, first you will need to determine this date using the methods that we previously described.

If you want a boy, then sexual intercourse should be on the day of ovulation, then sperm with a Y chromosome will fertilize the egg faster than sperm with an X chromosome.

More than one specialist will be able to answer this question reliably and unambiguously. One woman immediately got the long-awaited pregnancy, while the other did not become pregnant even after the tenth in vitro fertilization.

Experts say that after the first IVF only 35% of women can become pregnant. It all depends on a number of factors, which include the following:

age of partners;
the nature of the disease that caused infertility;
duration of infertility;
quantity and quality of embryos obtained during artificial insemination;
the woman’s compliance with all recommendations for preparing for embryo implantation;
a history of unsuccessful attempts at artificial insemination;
partners' lifestyle.

If you cannot get pregnant on your own and decide to resort to in vitro fertilization, then you, first of all, need to choose an experienced specialist - a fertility specialist - and strictly follow his recommendations.

As a result, we can say that, unfortunately, there is no one hundred percent method that would help you get pregnant the first time. You can only increase the chance of quickly conceiving a baby using the recommendations described above.

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A 10-year-old girl who became pregnant as a result of rape and was denied an abortion has become the center of media attention in India. The story of a girl in the northern city of Chandigarh was learned by Gita Pand.

“We have seen many cases of teenage pregnancies of 14- and 15-year-old girls, but this is the first time I have seen a pregnant woman at 10 years old,” says Mahavira Singh of Chandigarh State Legal Services.

Ms. Singh is involved in a case that has shaken up both her city and the rest of India. A 10-year-old girl became pregnant after she was allegedly raped repeatedly by a relative.

The rapist is now in prison awaiting trial.

The girl who was the victim of rape was described as a happy, smiling child. She is shy and not very sociable. Her favorite subjects at school are mathematics and English. She loves to draw, and she is quite good at it.

She loves chicken, fish and ice cream.

On July 28, on the advice of doctors, India's Supreme Court rejected her petition for abortion. The girl is already 32 weeks pregnant and doctors believe that terminating the pregnancy would be “too risky” for her health. They also said the fetus was developing well.

The girl's family was shocked by the court decision.

"She doesn't understand what happened"

Indian law does not allow abortion after 20 weeks of pregnancy - unless doctors prove that the pregnant woman's life is in danger.

IN last years The court periodically receives petitions from rape victims to terminate pregnancies after 20 weeks. In the vast majority of cases, it is difficult to detect pregnancy in little girls because they do not realize what is happening to them.

Image copyright Getty Images Image caption According to statistics, in India, a child under 16 years of age becomes a victim of rape every 155 minutes, and under 10 years of age every 13 hours.

The pregnancy of this 10-year-old girl became known three weeks ago. She complained of pain in her lower abdomen. The mother took the girl to the doctor.

Someone who spoke with the girl said: “She is very naive and does not realize what happened to her.”

Her parents also missed the first signs of pregnancy, possibly because she is a "healthy chubby baby." And even in their worst nightmares they could not imagine that their daughter could become pregnant at 10 years old.

The girl still does not know about her pregnancy. Those who communicate with her seem to be walking on tiptoes. She was told what was in her stomach big Stone and therefore the stomach swells.

Now she eats a special diet - she eats eggs, milk, fruits, fish and chicken. And she seems to enjoy the extra attention.

But lately the police and social services have been frequently visiting her house, and the number of journalists spying on her near her house has increased.

"Perhaps she does not understand the problem itself, the complexity of the situation, but she already has some idea about it," one of the officials told the BBC.

The girl lives with her family in a small one-room apartment. Her father works for the government and her mother is a governess.

Police officer Pratibha Kumari, who is investigating the rape case, described the parents as "a very nice family, so simple that they didn't even understand what this man had done to their child."

The parents are naturally confused. "Her mother always cries when she talks to me. Her father says he thinks his daughter was killed."

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Children under 16 are raped every 155 minutes, children under 10 every 13 hours
More than 10 thousand children were raped in 2015
240 million women in India married before age 18
53.22% of child respondents who took part in a government survey reported some form of sexual abuse against them
50% of abusers knew the victim or were people whom the victims trusted

The situation was also aggravated by the increased attention of journalists, who began to harass the family as soon as the news of the rape and pregnancy spread in the media.

"At a meeting with me, my father said that the biggest problem is the media. He said that journalists are always on duty near their house, their privacy has been violated," Nellie Roberts, chair of the children's social protection committee, told the BBC.

Thanks to the media, the girl gets the best medical care and has the right to demand monetary compensation from the government.

However, unwanted publicity became a real disaster for the family. Many journalists came to their house when their father was at work and called themselves social workers.

Since the likely rapist is the girl's mother's cousin, some of them asked whether the mother knew about the rape and perhaps supported it. They also asked how it was that the parents did not know about their daughter's pregnancy for seven months.

Image copyright Getty Images Image caption 50% of abusers knew the victim or were people the victim trusted

A local journalist who was one of the first to meet the family says the parents are concerned about the girl's future. Because she might be bullied when she grows up. After all, their neighbors and their father’s colleagues already know the story. Perhaps the girl’s school friends also know.

The girl's father is also concerned about her health.

Medical tests show she has mild anemia but is otherwise fine.

But the fact that she is too small to give birth to a child remains a fact.

What will be next?

The baby is due in mid-September, and doctors decided they would perform a caesarean section on the girl.

The girl's family stated that they did not want to take care of the newborn child. Consequently, he will be given to a child welfare committee who will look after the baby until he is adopted.

Medical experts say the girl will suffer from psychological trauma and will need the assistance of a child psychologist.

What do we want to instill in children? Kindness, decency, courage, perseverance... Hand on heart, many of us limit ourselves to these very general concepts. But what exactly do they mean for each of us? What things are fundamentally important to me, and what are not so important?

It is very useful to ask yourself these questions and reflect on the “parental program”. And not on the run, but seriously, formulating and writing down your thoughts. After all, if our goals are vague, we miss a lot of important things that we could, but were unable to give to our children. To avoid this, writer Lindsay Mead created her “parenting program.”

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It seems like only recently that I was wondering what principles my daughter Grace should learn before she turns 10. But Whit is already approaching this mark. In less than 2 months he will be 10, and there will be no one left in our house whose age can be designated by one number. As with Grace, I'm always wondering what values and principles Whit needs to internalize without questioning them at all.

I think about this topic and even write down options, but at the same time I understand that not everything depends only on me. I know that what I do is more important than what I say. I should have behaved in accordance with these principles all the time, because over 10 years he managed to unknowingly adopt many of my principles and values.

I hope that I did a good job of teaching my son these principles by example.

Here's what I'd like him to have learned by the time he's 10:

1. Respect others. Both men and women. The headmistress of your school and the homeless man at the subway deserve equal respect. You already do it, instinctively. Please never change this principle.

2. Pranks and physical activity are healthy and fun. I know I shush you more often than I should because I prefer silence myself, but I'm working on it. Physical activity and even some wildness is completely normal. But there are also boundaries - physical violence is NOT normal. It is extremely important to understand where the border lies.

3. No means no. And period. It doesn't matter who says no and in what context.

4. Don't hide your sensitivity. You experience everything incredibly deeply - the passage of time, memories, love, losses. Don't suppress your feelings. You can be a strong and at the same time sensitive person. In fact, a rich palette of feelings makes you stronger. This is true for both boys and girls.

5. You cannot make another person happy - not me, not dad, not sister. No one. And it's not your responsibility. We all know this and I hope you will always remember this.

Don't let anyone make you feel responsible for his or her happiness.

You are responsible for yourself and for your attitude towards others, which, of course, can affect their mood. But don't let anyone make you feel responsible for his or her happiness. It makes me happy to know that you are succeeding, overcoming difficulties, feeling enthusiastic, enjoying life and living intentionally.

It's really good. I have not yet learned to stop time, but I know that when we pay close attention to everything that happens, even everyday life, we are rewarded with rich memories and days full of life.

7. Find something you are passionate about. No matter what it is, I don’t want to hear you say “I’m bored.” Never. There are so many interesting things around you to explore, learn and experience. I will support any of your hobbies, be it hockey, or programming, or playing the violin - or even all at once! But you have to find something you want to throw yourself into.

8. There can be nothing worse than being spoiled/ungrateful. I am a strict mother, although it is difficult for me to punish or scold. But if I notice the slightest manifestation of spoiledness or ingratitude, I will react instantly (and without any regret). You rarely have them, and it doesn't seem like you're naturally like that.

Please always remember how lucky we are. It is a huge privilege to live as we do every day. Little Sunday surprises, volunteering, helping the homeless, thank you notes - I tried to show you how lucky it is to live like our family. This is the best vaccination against spoilage and ingratitude.

9. Even if you don’t start doing something, you can still be wrong. I always remember one quote from Martin Luther King: “The silence of our friends hurts far more than the words of our enemies.” The gang leader or instigator is to blame, but those who followed him are also to blame. Don't be afraid to stand up to the popular kids when they do something bad. This hasn't happened yet, but I know it will happen someday.

10. I love you no matter what. Mistakes are part of life. I will love you even if you make mistakes. To learn something, you need to let go of the past and start again. I showed this in my own example, perhaps even too obviously: you are raised by a mother who is not afraid to show her weaknesses, who is not afraid to fail, apologize and start again.

Early pregnancy, especially when it comes to 10 years of age, is very stressful. To the question “What should I do if I became pregnant at 10 years old?” Experts will help us answer!

10 years is the same age when a girl still plays with dolls, is completely dependent on her mother, and enjoys life surrounded by children like herself. But there are different families, different stories, and some children become adults too early. This usually happens in dysfunctional families, where parents do not monitor their children and do not pay due attention to their upbringing. The result may be early pregnancy, which turns out to be for young expectant mother enormous stress. What should I do if I got pregnant at 10 years old? A terrible question, but if this happens due to any circumstances, let's try to figure out how to help in this situation.

At what age to give birth to children

It is a controversial question whether a girl at that age can even become pregnant. Physiologically - yes, provided that she has already started menstruation. But psychologically the child is, of course, not ready for this. It's a huge stress.

Psychologists and gynecologists argue about what age is most optimal for conception. If we consider this issue from a psychological point of view, then this is 28-35 years old. During this period, a woman, as a rule, already has a family, a permanent place of residence, and her life is already established. But gynecologists insist that reproductive age is from 20 to 25 years. Puberty has already ended, hormonal levels have stabilized, and chronic diseases have not yet had time to arise.

But life makes its own adjustments - pregnancy at 10 years old in the 21st century is a rare phenomenon, but it does occur. And girls at that age should know exactly how to recognize it.

Signs of early pregnancy

At the age of ten, it is very difficult to understand whether there are signs of pregnancy. The child is not yet mature enough and is not aware of the changes in his own body. But it will still be useful to know what signs occur if early pregnancy:

Delayed menstruation. As a rule, if menstruation has already begun at this age, this is already a stressful factor for the girl. Therefore, it will be very difficult for her to understand whether there is a delay or not.
Loss of appetite, morning sickness. Such signs can also be mistakenly attributed to symptoms of general malaise or poisoning.
Frequent urination. The girl cannot analyze whether she visits the toilet often or not.
Changes in the mammary glands. Such symptoms are usually frightening at the age of 10, because at about 8 weeks of pregnancy the breast increases in size and the nipple changes color.
Heavy vaginal discharge.
Feeling tired and sleepy. These signs can also be attributed to increased workload at school, for example.

What to do when pregnant at 10 years old

The circumstances under which such a pregnancy occurs may vary. But in any case, parents need to be informed about this. Do not be afraid, because your life and health are at risk. You should not discuss this issue with peers and friends. They will not be able to give adequate and correct advice due to lack of knowledge and experience.

Why do you need to tell adults about your condition?

Pregnancy at an early age is a huge threat to your health and future.
If you want to have an abortion, the time is very limited - up to 12 weeks.

The decision to have an abortion is almost impossible for a ten-year-old girl. It must be taken together with an adult (mom, dad or grandmother), after consulting a doctor, to evaluate the pros and cons, risk factors for health and life.

When deciding to have an abortion, it is important to consider the following:

Who is the father of the unborn child and is he ready to participate in the future of the baby and take responsibility for what happened.
Dates of pregnancy. Optimally, termination of pregnancy is carried out at early stages– up to 12 weeks.
Girl's health. At the age of 10, the body is not yet ready for gestation and childbirth. You should definitely consult a gynecologist. On the other hand, early abortion can cause infertility in the future.
Psychological state of the girl. It is unlikely that a child at 10 years old is ready for motherhood.

It is unknown what threatens big negative consequences for the body of a particular child - gestation, childbirth and lactation or artificial termination of pregnancy.

Almost all psychologists are unanimous in their opinion regarding pregnancy occurring in girls under 18 years of age. What can we say about children 10-14 years old? Here are a few positions that fully reflect the opinion of specialists in this issue:

Neither physically nor psychologically, most girls of such an early age are not ready for pregnancy, childbirth, and especially for caring for a baby in the future.
The age of 10 years is a period when, according to all the rules, a child should attend school, communicate in society, choose a profession, meet and play with friends, how comfortable his life will be in the future depends on this. Therefore, if abortion is permissible for medical reasons, it is better to make a decision in its favor.
If, for any reason, a decision has been made to give birth and raise a baby, the girl must completely delve into her new life. This involves stopping attending school, registering with antenatal clinic, psychological preparation for future motherhood.

The most important thing is the support of parents and loved ones. Without it, it is almost impossible to psychologically survive such a situation. And regardless of what decision was made by the girl, it should be supported.

Consequences of pregnancy at a young age

Childbirth at 10 years of age is a procedure that directly threatens the patient’s life. This is fraught with the occurrence of many complications. These include weakness labor activity, the occurrence of hypotonic bleeding, various injuries of the birth canal. And most importantly, the size of the fetal head may not correspond to the size of the mother’s pelvis.

The consequences of early pregnancy can be as follows:

Loss of huge amounts of nutrients.
A huge load on a fragile body, which affects various organs and systems.
Acceleration of the processes of sexual and somatic maturation.
The likelihood that the girl will be a single mother is extremely high.

IN similar situations girls can start looking for help on the Internet. No article, even written by a psychologist with extensive experience, will solve your problem. The most important thing now is to realize the seriousness of the situation and trust your parents or any other close adult. And under no circumstances should you try to terminate the pregnancy yourself. The help of a psychologist and gynecologist will not hurt.

Sexual activity should begin at the appropriate age. 10 years is the time when dreams should come true, when a child enjoys little things and learns about the world, when he plays with peers. He should not think about what to do during early pregnancy. And for parents it is very important to find out who the father of the future baby is. After all, it could be not only a peer, but also a pedophile, who needs to be immediately brought to justice.

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Some people manage to get pregnant on the first try, while others try for years, but everything turns out to be unsuccessful. What is the reason?

If you want to increase your chances of having a baby, don't make the common mistakes we'll tell you about.

1. Worry too often

Stress is one of the main factors that reduces the likelihood of conception. If a woman's levels of cortisol, the stress hormone, increase, it can negatively impact her fertility. American scientists observed 400 couples trying to become parents and came to the following conclusions: if a woman has a high level of alpha-amylase (a stress indicator), her chances of becoming pregnant are reduced by 29% compared to those who have this indicator within the normal range. Experts are confident that under the influence of chronic stress, the production of hormones that ensure a stable cycle decreases.

If you are having trouble getting pregnant, try to relax and let go of the situation for a while. Try meditation, yoga - it contains asanas that improve blood flow to the pelvis and thus stimulate the synthesis of necessary hormones. This has a positive effect on the ability to conceive. Stop constantly planning your pregnancy. Instead, just remind yourself daily that this is a miracle that happens very often.

2. Don't do too much or too little

A large number of couples are convinced that the chances of conceiving a baby will increase greatly if they do not have sex for a week, “saving” sperm. It's a delusion. After a week of abstinence, sperm become much less mobile. Therefore, doctors advise having sex daily or every other day during the week before ovulation and on the day it occurs. More frequent intimacy can negatively affect the ability of sperm to fertilize, and less frequent intimacy creates the risk of missing the window of conception.

It has been scientifically proven that regular sex life helps stabilize the cycle: the male body secretes hormones that affect the female reproductive system. Therefore, with regular sex, more estrogen is produced.

3. Use questionable techniques

Although we live in the 21st century, many women continue to douche, believing in the miraculousness of this method. There seems to be some logic to this: from infections, poor nutrition, bad habits, the environment in the vagina becomes acidic, and the sperm in it dies and cannot fertilize the egg. Therefore, many begin to introduce a weak soda solution so that the environment becomes alkaline and favorable for conception.

Doctors do not support douching: along with harmful microorganisms, soda also destroys beneficial ones, disrupting the natural pH of the vagina. There is also a risk of exacerbation of inflammatory processes, which can cause damage and erosion of the cervix, which can often only be identified during an examination by a gynecologist.

4. Make mistakes in calculations

The most common mistake is incorrectly determining the day of ovulation. For most women, it occurs mid-cycle, but it affects women with a 28-32 day cycle. Ovulation usually occurs 14 days before the start of menstruation. Therefore, if you have a 24-day cycle, then ovulation will occur on the 10th day. If your cycle is noticeably longer, say 42 days, then it can be assumed that you are ovulating less frequently, not every cycle. In this case, and also if you have an irregular cycle (in this case, ovulation can be either on the 6th day or on the 21st), or you don’t remember the last time you had your period, forget these rules. Here you cannot do without an ovulation test, with which you can easily find out when your window of conception is.

Often women make another mistake - they do not count the beginning of the cycle from the first day of menstruation. The day your period begins is the one on which blood begins to be released, not the day before and not the day after. It is very important to know the exact day the cycle begins, because for a successful conception, the clock literally counts.

5. Blame yourself

If attempts to become pregnant are unsuccessful, infertility on the part of the woman is usually assumed. Only in reality both partners have the same degree of responsibility. According to statistics, in 40% of cases men are infertile, in another 40% women are infertile, and in the remaining 20% unsuccessful attempts to become pregnant are due to problems with partner compatibility. So don't panic ahead of time: on average, a healthy couple takes from 6 months to 1 year to conceive.

6. Trying to fit everything according to schedule

It is impossible to accurately plan a pregnancy. Although usually healthy couples need from 6 months to a year to conceive, sometimes the first six months are spent on a woman just to normalize her cycle, which has gone astray due to taking birth control pills. Until the cycle becomes regular, there will be no ovulation. So, if after 6 months your menstrual cycle has not returned to normal or you are not sure that you are ovulating, be sure to go to the gynecologist.

7. Hurry

Many people find sarcasm in the statement that after sex a woman needs to lie on her back with her buttocks raised for about 20 minutes. But, according to doctors, this increases the chances of getting pregnant by 80%. So don't neglect this method.

8. Ignore concerns for which there are reasons.

Consulting a doctor is not paranoia. There are situations when you should not ignore what is bothering you, because it is not only about you, but also about the future baby. It is possible that your cycle has always been irregular, and this is the reason that you cannot get pregnant. Or maybe you have some kind of illness, and you want to make sure that this does not threaten the health of your unborn baby.

If you are concerned about something or are unsure about something, go see a specialist. He will explain to you what surprises and difficulties you may encounter. If you later have difficulties trying to get pregnant, you will know what to do.

9. You can’t give up bad habits

You should give up bad habits at least a year before your planned pregnancy. Doctors around the world warn: the first trimester - the most important stage formation of the body of the future baby. Even a tiny dose of alcohol can cause irreparable harm.

Some women drink alcohol in the early stages of pregnancy, not realizing their interesting situation. So, if you are not protecting yourself, either give up alcohol and cigarettes, or reduce their use to a minimum.

10. Don’t monitor your partner’s health

What harms your fertility can also negatively affect a man's ability to conceive. Tobacco, alcohol, and unhealthy diet worsen the quality and reduce the quantity of sperm. According to research, smoking and alcohol damage sperm at the chromosome level. Considering that complete sperm renewal takes 3 months, at least for this period your partner should give up bad habits. Make sure his diet is balanced and includes selenium, vitamins C and E - they are very beneficial for men's health.

The effect of temperature on a man's ability to conceive has not been proven. American experts believe that it is not essential for the functioning of the male genital organs. However, some doctors do not advise taking frequent hot baths, even if a man does not have problems with sperm quality.

Several studies indicate that scrotal temperature increases when a person holds a laptop on their lap for a long time. Other experts have found that radiation from mobile phones can reduce a man's ability to conceive, especially if the gadget is in his pants pocket. However, a clear relationship between heat and male fertility has not been established.