How to get Pregnant - Pregnancy Tips

Well, well, I am not going to offer medical advice. Just want to share some few tips out of experience hoping that this would benefit some couples.

To begin with, most of us thought that getting pregnant would be easy especially when we were young. Honestly never in my life have I imagined that I would ever encounter this thought – Am I destined to become a father?

What are the obstacles that can prevent you from becoming a parent? Infertility, age, miscarriage, ignorance, carelessness etc. etc. ????

Let the doctors explain on the first two points. But for the last three, I have something helpful to share and I believe and hope that this will prove beneficial for some couple.

You know, my wife and I went through some painful period as we had two miscarriages. You know what I mean. However, I blame myself (even my wife) for that. Of course, being a Christian, I believe that it’s entirely in God’s hand whether to have children of our own or not. But let us also not forget that ‘God help those who help themselves.’ You know many of our failures in life are caused by ‘ignorance’ or ‘carelessness.’ Ours was both. It was found that the miscarriage was mainly caused due to – Firstly, driving (she drove from home to college daily – 25 Kms – and my in Kohima road. Kohima is dubbed as the pothole capital of the world). Secondly, lack of planning. Thirdly, eating forbidden foods. There are certain foods to be avoided during pregnancy. Fourthly, lifting heavy stuffs and doing things that demand too much abdominal movement.  

So here’s what I want to share:

1.  Don’t drive – If your work place is too far, better get an apartment near it for the time being. You can hire a chauffeur. Also see that whenever you travel, avoid jerking and bad roads. For us, we rented a house near her college. We planned only after getting into the new house.

2. Plan – We do things better when we plan. Better the plan, better the outcome. Even getting pregnant demands planning. You know there are fertile period for women. So you plan accordingly. Know her menstrual cycle and mark it on the calendar. There are some websites with ovulation calendar. Here’s one BabyHopes.com. See that you (husband) abstain from any sex activities (no ejaculation) for at least 4-5 days before the planned date (mating).

3. Bed Rest – It is said that the first trimester (first 3 months) is very crucial. So take enough rest (especially) bed rest.

4. No heavy work – If you are serious to become a mother, leave the work for now. There will be work until we die. Don’t tire yourself too much or lift heavy stuff.

5. Know what you eat – There are certain fruits which cause abortion. So research and avoid those foods. You can google and find out. Here’s a good website Huggies.com

6. Take nutritious foods and vitamins – Just as some foods are bad, there are some great fruits/vegetables that are good during pregnancy which makes the womb strong. Research and take those.  Babycenter.com

         If you follow these, from human point of view, you will become a parent. Also pray fervently. Everything is from above. The Bible says "Ask and it shall be given unto you." (Matthew 7: 7) God listens and hears our prayer. Sometimes He tests by giving us challenges so that we grow in faith. As for me and my wife, you don't know how much we prayed and spent time with Him. Do what you can and leave the rest to God. Amen!