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preparing to try for a baby
When you’re thinking about trying for a baby, it’s natural to consider how best to prepare, both your body and your mind. From talking to your doctor to getting fit, there are plenty of things that both parents-to-be can do. Find out what others did in the lead-up to trying to conceive.
Pippa and Glenn
Sydney, Australia
‘I had some fertility testing a couple of months before we actually did start trying, just to check that everything was going to be fine in terms of our age – I’m 38 and Glenn’s 43 – and we had a green light to go ahead. The doctor told us that everything came back normal and just to enjoy it, to try and see where it goes.’
Annie and Matt
London, UK
‘I’ve had quite a stressful job, and it’s quite hard for me to zone out. Floatation was wonderful for me – all you have to do is completely chill out. There’s all these different things you can try, like acupuncture, different books you can read, amazing podcasts, nutrition and exercise.’ Annie
Claire and Vincenzo
Rome, Italy
‘I did research – the information was helpful but also quite overwhelming. I decided I would just try to be the healthiest version of myself so I made sure I was eating well, taking pre-natal vitamins and exercising regularly. I always cut down my caffeine.’ Claire
‘I stopped smoking completely and started running. It was something I had been thinking about doing for a while anyway, I just needed a push.’ Vincenzo
Becki
New Zealand
‘I had been working with a naturopath before I got pregnant and that was really helpful. I also detoxed and learnt a lot about nutrition, which was really cool. I was feeling really fit and active – it was a good time to get pregnant.’
Bennett and Malik
Los Angeles, US
‘I am a transgender man which means I was assigned female at birth but I identify as male. I’ve obviously had some hormone replacement therapy as a part of my transition. After my husband and I got married, I went off of hormones to see if I would be able to get pregnant. I was off hormones for about six months before we started trying.’
When it comes to knowing when to start trying for a baby, everyone is different. Below, our couples share their stories about when they knew it was the right time.
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