How to boost your fertility

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Whether you want to start a family, or are thinking about having another baby, it's best for you and your partner to start to prepare your bodies so that you're in prime condition.

This means making changes at least four months before you even start trying to conceive - as this is how long it takes for changes to take effect - or 18 months between children, as this is how long it takes for a woman's nutrient stores to be replenished between pregnancies.

This preparation can shape your baby's future both physically and mentally, so it's really worth the effort.

Come off the pill

It can increase the levels of copper in the body, which blocks the utilisation of zinc. Use alternative methods of contraception such as condoms.

- Read more: begin a supplement programme

More help and advice

- Eat to get pregnant
- Having problems conceiving?
- How to boost your chances of getting pregnant
- Treatments for infertility
- Have you had problems conceiving? Talk to other women now by clicking on the goodtoknow chat forum.

By Victoria Greaves

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Soo Ritchie, 3 months

Hi I am a fit, healthy 30-year-old and I have been trying to get pregnant for about 15 months. I have literally tried EVERYTHING! Sticks; temperatures; charting etc. Still no joy. Can you recommend any other things I can try or any factors which might influence getting pregnant? Thanks. Soo Ritchie

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gladys singine, about 1 year

i want to get pregnant as soon as possible sa iam 34yrs old and feel my time is running out

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