How Long Does It Take To Become Pregnant?

How Long Is Normal?

Generally speaking, doctors will expect you to have been trying to get pregnant for a year before they will do any major investigative tests and checks. This period might be reduced if you are over forty years of age. If you or your partner have experience any problems or complications your doctor should have encouraged you to get them checked out as soon as possible.

Try not to become despondent if you are not getting pregnant as quickly as you would like. A positive mental attitude goes a long way to improving your chances.

Do I Need To Go To The Doctor Before We Start Trying For A Baby?

You might decide to visit your GP once you start trying. They can add this information to your file.

• in the future if you do ever need to go back for tests, your file will show how long you have been trying.
• a Pre-pregnancy health check can help to reassure you that you are physically fit and ready to have a baby.
• if you have any past history that could be potentially problematic or cause future complications your GP has an opportunity to be aware of it
• if you haven't had a rubella jab,this is an opportunity to get one
• it's also recommended that you gain a good understanding of your own menstrual cycle to help pinpoint any problems that might exist.

What Are The Chances Of Becoming Pregnant Within One Year?

A “normal, healthy” couple in their mid twenties have a twenty per cent chance of becoming pregnant each month (and that’s trying quite hard!)

Approximately half of couples took longer than three months to conceive whilst more that ten per cent took over twelve months. Most of these go on to enjoy a healthy pregnancy. They have just taken slightly longer than they might like to become pregnant. The chances are that some simple lifestyle changes will help them on their way.

Only a very small percentage of couples have physical or biological conditions making them medically infertile and totally incapable of producing children