Baby planning time - Factors affecting conception
FACTORS AFFECTING CONCEPTION
Conception should be a simple process where the sperm fertilises the egg and baby is born a few months later - in most cases, it is this simple as nature intended. In others, it takes a little bit longer due to certain factors that play a role so lets understand them:
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Sperm: Your partner must be producing adequate amounts (average of 60-80 million per ml) of normal, healthy and good quality sperm |
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Age: Women over 35yrs may have reduced chances of conception |
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Timings: Your fertile days must coincide with the time when sperm enter your body (Use an Ovulation Test) |
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Location issues? Your partner's sperm should be able to locate your egg |
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Successful fertilisation must occur between sperm and egg |
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Lifestyle: diet, healthy lifestyle are important |
