Trying to conceive can be an incredibly hopeful and exciting journey—but when it doesn’t happen right away, it can also feel overwhelming. With so much information out there about fertility, it’s easy to get lost in conflicting advice and complicated medical terminology.

So let’s simplify it. If you’re wondering where to begin and how to boost your chances of a healthy pregnancy, this guide breaks it down into clear, actionable steps. Understanding how your body—and your partner’s—supports conception can empower you to make informed decisions and improve your fertility naturally.

What Needs to Happen to Get Pregnant

At its core, conception requires four key components:

1. Healthy sperm

2. A viable egg

3. Fertilization (sperm meets egg)

4. A supportive uterine environment for implantation

While the process may sound straightforward, fertility can be affected by many factors. By taking a proactive approach, you can pinpoint potential challenges early and create the best foundation for conception.

Step 1: Start with a High-Quality Prenatal Vitamin

If you’re actively trying to conceive, you should begin acting as though you’re already pregnant. That means starting a high-quality prenatal vitamin right away—before you even see a positive test. This is critical because many nutrients play vital roles during the earliest days of development, often before pregnancy is confirmed.

A comprehensive prenatal helps correct nutrient deficiencies, supports egg health, and sets the stage for a healthier pregnancy. Unfortunately, not all prenatals are formulated equally. Many contain poorly absorbed forms of nutrients or inadequate levels of essentials like folate, choline, and iron.

Look for a prenatal that includes:

• Methylated folate (not folic acid)

• Active B vitamins

• Iron, choline, and magnesium

• DHA or a separate Omega-3 supplement

Ladywell’s Fertility + Egg Health and Prenatal Multivitamin were created to bridge these gaps—formulated with evidence-based nutrients, vitamins, minerals and antioxidants that support reproductive health, egg health and overall wellness.

Also consider adding:

• A pregnancy-safe probiotic for gut and immune health

• Omega-3s for fetal brain development and hormone function

• Protein, such as collagen, for tissue growth and blood sugar regulation

Nutrient testing for common deficiencies—like vitamin D and omega-3s—can offer additional insight.

Step 2: Clean Up Your Lifestyle and Reduce Toxins

Supporting a healthy pregnancy starts before conception. Reducing exposure to environmental toxins—especially hormone disruptors—can help improve both fertility and long-term health outcomes.

Key swaps include:

• Switching to non-toxic personal care and cleaning products

• Limiting exposure to BPA, phthalates, and parabens

• Reducing alcohol and caffeine intake

• Prioritizing whole, organic foods when possible

Even small changes can improve egg quality, hormone balance, and your body’s ability to support a pregnancy.

Step 3: Understand and Track Your Fertile Window

Timing is everything when trying to conceive. The fertile window is the few days leading up to and including ovulation. To identify this window, you can track:

• Ovulation predictor kits (OPKs): Detect the LH surge that happens before ovulation.

• Cervical mucus: Fertile cervical fluid is stretchy and egg-white-like, aiding sperm movement.

• Basal body temperature (BBT): Slight temperature shifts after ovulation can help you track your cycle patterns.

Digital tools and cycle trackers (like the Oura Ring or Kegg) can make this process easier and more accurate.

Step 4: Confirm That You’re Actually Ovulating

It’s possible to experience signs of ovulation without releasing an egg—or without sufficient hormone support to sustain implantation. To ensure ovulation is successful, you’ll want to monitor progesterone levels post-ovulation.

The Proov PdG test is an at-home urine test that measures PdG, a marker of progesterone. Testing over several days post-ovulation gives a better picture than a one-time blood draw.

If results show inadequate progesterone, consider:

• Nutrient-rich foods like leafy greens, legumes, and pumpkin seeds

• Herbs like chasteberry (Vitex), red raspberry leaf, and maca

• Seed cycling to promote hormone regulation

• Doctor-prescribed bioidentical progesterone if needed

Ladywell’s Daily Hormone Balance formula includes key herbs like chasteberry, shatavari and adaptogens like ashwagandha to help naturally support ovulation, hormone balance and luteal phase health which are all crucial for fertility.

Step 5: Assess Male Fertility Factors

Male fertility accounts for nearly half of all fertility challenges. It’s important to assess sperm count, shape, and motility. At-home semen analysis kits are widely available and can help you determine if further testing is needed.

If sperm health is suboptimal, try:

• Nutrient-dense foods like walnuts, berries, and leafy greens

• Supplements like zinc, CoQ10, L-carnitine, and Omega-3s

• Wearing loose-fitting underwear (avoid heat exposure)

• Using sperm-friendly lubricants

Men can also benefit from a high-quality prenatal designed for male reproductive health. Supporting sperm health is just as crucial as supporting egg health.

When to See a Doctor

If you’ve been trying for over 6 months (if over age 35) or a year (under 35) without success, consult a fertility specialist. They can help uncover less obvious factors such as blocked fallopian tubes, hormonal imbalances, or structural concerns.

Final Thoughts: Empowering Your Conception Journey

Getting pregnant is about more than just timing—it’s about whole-body wellness, hormone balance, and creating an optimal environment for new life. By taking a proactive, informed approach, you can boost your fertility naturally and feel confident about the journey ahead.

Whether you’re just starting to try or preparing for medical support like IVF, Ladywell’s Complete Fertility Plan offer science-backed, doctor-formulated support to help balance your hormones, regulate your cycle, enhance egg quality, support ovarian function, and improve your chances of a healthy conception.

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Disclaimer

The information provided in this blog is for educational purposes only and is not intended as a substitute for professional medical advice. Always consult a qualified healthcare provider before making any changes to your health regimen, especially if you are pregnant, nursing, or taking any medications.