Most experts define infertility as not being able to get pregnant for at least 9-12 months of trying. But you can try the following tips for getting pregnant and see if they can help you before you see the specialists. Tips for how to conceive a boy and how to conceive a girl can be different. But they may not be as important as being able to conceive a healthy baby.
Stress can be the top factor that affects your fertility as it can greatly affect your health and your hormonal balance. Having enough sleep, drinking adequate amount of water, exercising, and stop thinking about getting pregnant can reduce your stress from getting pregnant. You can also try stress management techniques such as Yoga and meditation.
Your cycle should be as close to 28 days as possible, and you should ovulate around cycle day (CD) 14-16. CD 1 is the first day that you have a flow not just spotting. You can find out if you ovulate and when you ovulate by charting your basal body temperature (BBT) or using ovulation predictor kit (OPK). Both are based on the fact that your hormone levels change right before and after you ovulate. Your BBT usually rises one day after your ovulate. Your OPK should turn positive 24-36 hours before you ovulate. Irregularity or cycle being too short or too long can indicate that the egg quality is not very good, which can not only cause difficulty in getting pregnant but also increase the miscarriage rate. Irregularity can be caused by stress and bad habit. So again try to reduce your stress and live a healthy life. If you continue to have irregular cycles or cycles being too short or too long, check with your doctor.
Man on top position is the most favored position. Also try to elevate your hips with a pillow for about 15 minutes after the intercourse.
Traditional Chinese Medicine and Acupuncture have become popular in helping people to get pregnant. If you prefer to conceive a boy or girl, they can help too.
Tips for conceiving a boy and conceiving a girl can be different. But the above tips are useful regardless which gender you prefer.