How to Get Pregnant Right After Birth

Pregnant woman and child

This article provides a step-by-step guide for mothers trying to get pregnant after giving birth.

Things You'll Need

• Ovulation test
• Calender
• Pregnancy test

Instructions

Get Prepared

1. Call your physician and discuss your plans with him. Follow his advice on when you can try to get pregnant. It's hard to become pregnant without a menstrual period, so you might have to wait for a few months. In the mean time, buy an ovulation test, a pregnancy test and a calender to track your progress.

2. Once your physician gives you permission, start having unprotected intercourse.

3. Once your period has returned, track it on your calender. Use your ovulation test to calculate when you're ovulating.

4. Have intercourse during ovulation.

5. Continue to track your menstrual cycle. If your period is late, take a pregnancy test.

Tips & Warnings

• Research information on conception on the web or at the library. Get support from an online pregnancy community.

• Getting pregnant immediately after giving birth is not recommended. Your doctor might advise you to wait at least six months. Some will advise 12 months. Getting pregnant too soon after giving birth can lead to pre-term birth. Discuss any pregnancy plans with your physician.

References

• Ovulation Test
• Getting Pregnant Again
• How soon after delivery can I get pregnant?

Resources

• The Bump
• Baby Center