5 Things I wish I knew when trying to get pregnant

Growing up, I thought it was easy to get pregnant. I saw pregnant women on TV shows, magazine covers, even walking around the mall. It wasn’t until I started trying to get pregnant that I realized - it’s not always easy to get pregnant.

It took me over two years to conceive, and during that time I learned a lot. In the United States, 1 in 5 couples struggles to conceive within one year, so I knew I wasn’t alone. Fast forward to today, I am a fertility coach and I support women who are on their path to pregnancy. I tell all of my clients that there are key things I wish I knew sooner on my journey - and today, I am going to share these with you too!

 Here are the things I wish I knew sooner when I was trying to get pregnant:

1. You Are Not Always Fertile: Growing up, I thought I could get pregnant anytime I had unprotected sex. The truth is, women can only conceive during their fertile window. Ovulation only happens once during your cycle, and it is important to know when it happens so that you can try at the right time.
2. There Are A Lot Of Scams Out There: If you've been trying for a while, you know the feeling of just wanting answers. I was willing to try anything to get pregnant, but learned that I couldn't trust every piece of advice I found online.
3. At Home Sperm Analysis: Did you know that a sperm analysis can be done at home? I didn't either! I learned this well after my pregnancy journey was over. It would have been much more comfortable and enjoyable to have this test done at home.
4. Sleep Is Important: Your hormones are directly impacted by sleep. Your body detoxes during sleep too. In order to integrate all of the changes you are making to boost your fertility, it is important to get quality sleep to let your body work its magic.
5. It Is Worth It: Trying to get pregnant is not easy for everyone, but it is worth it. I am proof that the journey is worth it. Being a mom is the greatest gift I have ever had.

If you or someone you know is trying to get pregnant, focus on these top areas first. And let me know how your journey is going! I would love to connect with you.