Getting pregnant
Congratulations! If you're here, then you're probably thinking
about getting pregnant in the near future. Or perhaps you've thrown
out your contraception, started to record your ovulation timing and
you and your partner are already having lots of fun trying for a
baby.
No matter where you are right now, getting pregnant is the first
step on your own unique journey to parenthood.
Like any journey, being prepared and informed
about pregnancy will help smooth the path ahead, and also equip
you to tackle any potential setbacks to getting pregnant. Huggies
will help you find loads of important and fascinating pregnancy
information, including:
- The latest research and fertility advice
- The 16 key recommendations for pre-conception care
- How you can help reduce certain risks such as neural tube
defects
- How to prepare physically, emotionally and financially for
pregnancy
We know you'll have a thousand and one questions about getting
pregnant. We'll do our best to answer them all. Starting with the
biggest!
How to get pregnant
For some people getting pregnant is really easy. While for
others getting pregnant can take years and involve a lot of
heartache.
The range of experiences differ so greatly because there are so
many factors that affect getting pregnant. Which is why even for a
healthy, fertile woman in her early 20s, the chances of getting
pregnant are just 25% in any given month.
Luckily, these days there is an excellent understanding of
conception and the biology behind it. For instance, there are many
simple things that you can do to enhance
your fertility. They include:
- Timing of ovulation:
Pinpointing the days your body is ready to conceive greatly
improves your chances of getting pregnant
- Your pre-pregnancy diet: Which foods should you be eating or
avoiding if you're trying to get pregnant? Which beverages could
actually harm your chances of getting pregnant or your baby?
- Sexual activity: What's
the best position for conceiving?
Use these pregnancy tips and expert advice to give you and your
partner the best shot at getting pregnant.
Planning for pregnancy
Before you began thinking about getting pregnant, you probably
thought it was just a matter of jumping into bed, having
unprotected sex, and nine months later a baby! And off into the
sunset you go.
Yes, getting pregnant can be that simple. But like most
projects, the best results are achieved when you prepare and plan
ahead.
Our Planning for
Pregnancy guide is designed to help you get in the best
possible shape for getting pregnant. It includes our invaluable
pregnancy checklist and covers everything from your
pre-pregnancy medical check up, budgeting for a new family member,
and even ways to strengthen your relationship with your
partner.
Will getting pregnant affect your relationship?
Working on your
relationship may be the last thing you're thinking about right
now. After all, won't getting pregnant automatically bring the 2 of
you closer together? Unspoken expectations can lead to conflict
later when you're both sleep-deprived and dealing with the demands
of a newborn baby. Now is the time to think about:
- Planning household chores
- Maternity and paternity leave
- Your working lives after baby arrives
- How you will cope financially
Huggies? is here to help you
The names Huggies is synonymous with nappies, as we've been the
leader in our field for many years. We believe we are much more
than just a nappy company. Each year numerous users come here for
the latest information and advice on all things baby, starting with
tips for getting pregnant.
We are proud of the products and services we offer parents and
babies. Please read about our history, our people and check out our
nappy range.
