How to Get Pregnant Faster: Expert Tips for Boosting Fertility Naturally

Tips for Getting Pregnant Fast: What You Need to Know

The Journey to Conception

Deciding to have a baby is an exciting and emotional time. Whether you’re hoping for your first child or adding to your family, it’s natural to want things to happen quickly. But conception doesn’t always work on a perfect schedule, even for the healthiest couples.

The good news? There is so much you can control. By focusing on preconception health, making small but meaningful changes, and understanding your cycle, you can maximize your chances of getting pregnant faster and having a healthier pregnancy.

At The Pretrimester, we help women take charge of their fertility so they can move forward with confidence. Let’s dive into the key things you need to know when trying to conceive.

Understanding the Odds of Getting Pregnant

If you’re like me, you might have found yourself counting forward nine months the moment you decided to start trying for a baby. But before you start envisioning your due date, it’s helpful to set realistic expectations about conception.

• Women under 32 have about a 20-25% chance of conceiving per cycle.
• By age 35, this drops to approximately 12% per cycle, or slightly higher (15%) if you’ve had a baby before.
• At 38 years old, the likelihood decreases to about 5% per cycle.

Even though fertility naturally declines with age, the majority of couples still conceive within a reasonable time:

• 80% of couples conceive within six months, with the highest likelihood in the first three months.

If you’ve been trying without success, it may be time to seek help:

• After 12 months if you’re under 35.
• After 6 months if you’re over 35.
• Immediately if you’re over 40 or have known fertility challenges like PCOS, endometriosis, or irregular cycles.

For a deeper dive into why preconception health is so important, check out Why Preconception Health Matters.

Optimizing Your Health for Conception

While fertility statistics can feel overwhelming, they don’t tell the full story. Your overall health, lifestyle, and mindset play a significant role in how quickly you conceive and how healthy your pregnancy will be. By focusing on small, intentional changes, you can take control of your fertility.

Fitness and Movement for Fertility

Exercise plays a key role in reproductive health, but balance is important. Over-exercising or engaging in high-intensity workouts may disrupt ovulation for some women. Instead, focus on movement that supports hormone balance and circulation.

• Consistency over intensity – Find a sustainable routine that you can continue throughout pregnancy.
• Strength training – Building muscle supports hormone balance and circulation.
• Pelvic health matters – Strengthening and stretching the pelvic floor supports reproductive health and can make pregnancy and delivery easier.
• Aim for 150 minutes of moderate movement per week.

If you're looking for a personalized fitness plan to optimize your body for pregnancy, book a coaching session to create a step-by-step movement plan tailored to your needs.

Nutrition for Fertility

What you eat today can impact your ability to conceive tomorrow. Here are the key nutrients to focus on:

• Folate: Supports early fetal development and prevents neural tube defects. Found in leafy greens, avocados, and beans.
• Iron: Helps transport oxygen to both you and your baby. Get it from lean meats, lentils, and spinach.
• Healthy fats (Omega-3s): Essential for hormone balance. Found in wild-caught salmon, walnuts, and flaxseeds.
• Antioxidants: Reduce oxidative stress and protect egg health. Found in berries, citrus fruits, and nuts.

For a complete breakdown of fertility-friendly foods, check out The Ultimate Fertility Nutrition Guide.

Habits & Toxins to Avoid

Creating a fertility-friendly environment involves more than just eating well. Small lifestyle changes can make a big difference.

• Quit smoking – Smoking damages both egg and sperm quality.
• Limit alcohol – Reducing alcohol intake can improve hormone balance and egg quality.
• Avoid excessive caffeine – Keep caffeine intake under 200 mg per day (about 1-2 cups of coffee).
• Reduce toxin exposure – Plastics, pesticides, and artificial fragrances contain chemicals that can disrupt hormones.

Timing Matters: Understanding Your Fertile Window

Despite the myths, position and keeping your legs elevated don’t impact conception. What matters most is timing.

To maximize your chances, aim to have sex every 1-2 days during your fertile window, which spans:

• The 5-6 days leading up to ovulation
• The day of ovulation itself

Not sure when you ovulate? These tools can help:

• Basal Body Temperature (BBT) – A small rise in temperature confirms ovulation.
• Ovulation Predictor Kits (OPKs) – Detect the LH surge, which happens 24-36 hours before ovulation.
• Cervical mucus monitoring – Clear, stretchy mucus signals peak fertility.

For a step-by-step guide on tracking ovulation, read A Beginner’s Guide to Ovulation Tracking.

The Bottom Line: Take Control of Your Fertility

Trying to conceive is a journey, and every step you take—no matter how small—moves you closer to your goal.

By optimizing your nutrition, fitness, stress management, and cycle awareness, you can set the stage for a smoother, healthier conception and pregnancy.

If you’re ready to:
✔ Take the guesswork out of fertility tracking
✔ Create a personalized preconception plan
✔ Get pregnant faster and feel confident in your journey

Then let’s work together!

• Grab your FREE Fertility Food Guide journal: FREE Food Guide
• Book a free discovery call: Let’s create a step-by-step preconception plan tailored to you. Schedule a call here.
• Stay connected: Subscribe to The Pretrimester Newsletter for weekly fertility tips and support.

If you found this post helpful, share it with a friend who’s trying to conceive. Every small step brings you closer to your future baby.

Stay active, stay positive, and remember – your journey to motherhood is uniquely yours.

Tons of Love and Baby Dust,
Dr. Laura Costello