Falling pregnant can quite often be the most exciting time in a womans life, but it will also be a time full of questions and concerns.
Did you know that conception occurs about 2 weeks before your period is due? The best times for falling pregnant are during this time, so it is useful to keep a record of your menstrual cycle. This may also mean that you might be more then 3 weeks pregnant and not even know it.
This is important to know, because your baby is most sensitive to harm in the period from two to eight weeks after falling pregnant. This is when your baby’s facial features and organs such as the heart and kidneys begin to form.
Anything you eat, drink, smoke or are exposed to can affect your baby, so that why it’s best to start acting as if you are pregnant before you are sure that you have concieved, if you have been trying to get pregnant.
Things to Think About Before Falling Pregnant 
Before falling pregnant there are a few things you may like to do to ensure the safe arrival of your little bundle and also for your own health and piece of mind.
- Visit your doctor and tell them you want to start a family. He should give you a thorough check up including blood tests and pap smear (if you haven’t had one in a while) He should also discuss your family medical history.
- Have a check up with your dentist, as if you need a filling it is best to get it done before falling pregnant so there is no concern of medication or pain killer side effects.
- Talk to your partner and make sure you are both fully committed to having an extra person in your family. Babies take up a lot of time so you need to be ready to sacrifice some of that “me” time and be prepared for broken sleeps.
- If you are reliant on 2 incomes, make sure you have a financial plan for when you have to stop work. Are you prepared to put the baby into childcare and go back to work after you have it?
The above is only a few things to think about before falling pregnant. Education is the biggest gift you can give to yourself and your unborn baby to reassure you of any fears and quell any myths you have not doubt heard.
My wish for you is one of great happiness and fulfillment, which is what I recieved after I found out I was pregnant with my first baby. Good Luck with your journey.
Have a Great Day
Jackie Stenhouse 
Tags: baby, conception, falling pregnant, pregnant
Falling pregnant is different for every woman. It took me 1 month for my first and third child but my second took over seven months, due to stress in my life. Would love for you to share your story about when you first learnt you were pregnant and how it all went.
What a helpful post. Thanks for giving some tips to couples who are looking at falling pregnant. Such an exciting time in life.
Your welcome Lina.