Get Healthy! Yes, this is by far the single, most important tip on getting pregnant. It is also the one advice that doctors don't offer near enough. Your chances of having a healthy baby will also be maximized if you are fit and healthy.

Start by getting your partner and yourself into an exercise routine. It's hard initially, but once you get started, you will find it to be so refreshing that you want to keep doing it. Jogging is a good way to start. Or even swimming. If these sound too boring to you, play some ball games. The trick is to get started no matter what. Just sweat it out and have a good work out.

Next is to make changes to your unhealthy lifestyle. Kick those bad habits! This means less alcohol, no smoking, and keep your caffeine intake to a minimum, if you must have a fix! Smoking reduces fertility in both men and women, which in turn reduces the odds of getting pregnant. Furthermore, smoking affects the health of the baby, both before birth (miscarriage, stillbirth, premature birth) and after birth (low birth weight, respiratory illness). Ask your partner to refrain from heavy drinking as it may affect the quality of his sperm. Keep stress to a minimum. Stress is known to cause hormonal changes in the body, which can lead to infertility.

Get into the habit of eating the right food, which means more vegetables and fruits, and watch your weight. Illicit drugs are an absolute no. If you are on prescription drugs, ask your doctor if they are safe to use while you are trying to conceive.

Being healthy also allows you to have regular sex, which increases your chances of getting pregnant. Acrobatic positions are not necessary, but if both you and your partner are fit and strong, you can have fun trying various positions. This way, sex won't feel like a chore as it takes your mind off the notion that you are trying to get pregnant.

Preconception preparations are important to the healthy development of your baby, and a smooth pregnancy. It also helps tremendously when you are in labour. Conceiving on the first try may only happen to a few couples, but as long as you and your partner are eating right, exercising regularly, and lead a healthy lifestyle, pregnancy should come your way very easily.

Here's to your healthy baby. I hope you have benefited from this very important tip on getting pregnant.

About the Author
If you are following the right advice, getting pregnant should be easy. If you need help, I suggest Professor Helen Kvist's The Fertility Secret's handbook.