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How can my partner and I increase the chances of getting pregnant?

When you are trying to become pregnant you should:

  • stop using birth control
  • have unprotected sex during the most fertile days

There are certain days during a person’s menstrual cycle when they are more likely to be able to become pregnant. See the calendar above to help you identify those days, called the ‘fertile window’.

Your weight can affect your ability to get pregnant or conceive a baby.

Stress or depression can affect hormones that control ovulation. If you feel stressed or depressed, talk with your health care provider or call Health Link at 811.

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