Are there positions that facilitate conception? Can I get pregnant at any time during my cycle? We debunk some myths surrounding trying to get pregnant.There are few experiences as old and common in the history of humanity as pregnancy. This universality has allowed each culture to attribute a series of myths to it. Assumptions that have been perpetuated over time in society until they seem like universal truths… but which are actually completely false.For example, nowadays it is not surprising that a woman who wants to become a mother constantly receives opinions or suggestions from those around her about what she should eat. Or that when browsing the Internet she finds endless ideas that will help her get pregnant, many of them unfounded and that can even frustrate those who put them into practice. To help you separate the wheat from the chaff, at iGin we have set out to debunk some of these myths.
Some positions during intercourse facilitate pregnancy: FALSE.
No matter how much you read about it, there is no scientific evidence that some sexual positions are more beneficial than others. Bear in mind that once in the uterus, sperm have the ability to move independently regardless of their location, and neither the force of gravity nor the position you adopt prevents them from doing what they are biologically programmed to do.
Female orgasm improves the chances of pregnancy: FALSE.
There is no definitive scientific consensus on whether female orgasm during intercourse facilitates pregnancy. Some findings seem to confirm that when it is achieved, semen remains in the woman’s body for longer. Other authoritative voices are inclined to think that the contractions of orgasm, far from helping to retain seminal fluid, contribute to expelling it. But the reality is that there is no evidence to support any of these hypotheses. The only thing that is certain is that when trying to get pregnant, it is best to forget about stress and anxiety, without obsessing about anything or trying to reach certain levels. A full, free and satisfactory sexual life brings many health benefits.
Raising your legs improves sperm mobility: FALSE.
Neither raising your legs nor placing a pillow under your hips after sex will help the sperm reach the egg sooner. If they can, they will do their job regardless of the position we adopt.
It is possible to get pregnant at any time of the month: FALSE.
Sexual intercourse should take place in the days before or close to ovulation. In fact, the day before ovulation and the day itself are the most fertile. Normally, the egg degenerates one day after ovulation, so from that moment on it will be difficult to get pregnant until your next cycle begins.
The menstrual cycle lasts 28 days and ovulation occurs on day 14: FALSE.
Although the average menstrual cycle lasts 28 days, every woman is unique and about 50% of cycles vary by up to 7 days or more. And since menstrual cycle lengths vary, so does the day of ovulation. It’s best to keep track of your cycle yourself.
Some foods will make you get pregnant sooner: FALSE.
While it is true that some vitamins are important for improving fertility (and we tell you about them in this article), the best thing to do is to follow a balanced and varied diet. And, above all, avoid excess saturated fats, alcohol and tobacco. A healthy body is more likely to get pregnant and carry it to term.
Having a child guarantees a second pregnancy: FALSE.
There is a tendency to think that if you have already achieved a pregnancy, the next one should come easily. But this cannot be said with certainty. The passage of time is a factor that always plays against fertility, much more so after the age of 35. In addition, there may be other elements that make it difficult. The recommendation is that you go to a specialist if you have been trying to get pregnant for a year without success (or six months if you are 35 years old or older). We remind you that at iGin all consultations are always free and we will also carry out a fertility study.
