Conception - The Man's role

Conception - The Man's role

Trying to conceive: The man's role

Once you and your partner decide you’re ready to be parents, you probably want to get the baby show on the road right away. Many couples are surprised when it takes them six months or more; to conceive. After all, haven’t we spent most of our reproductive lives trying not to reproduce?

For couples actively seeking pregnancy, the average time to conception, is about eight to nine months for couples where the woman is under age 35. If the woman is older, it can take even longer.

Though the female is the main contributing factor, don’t downplay the role of the male in this drama. You will after all, contribute half of your child’s chromosomes, and there are things you can do to increase both your chances of conception and your odds of having a healthy baby.

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