No one needs to remind us that there’s a ‘clock ticking’ that our fertility options (or more accurately infertility options) get smaller as the years go by and lead to trouble getting pregnant at 40. In fact some sources put 35 years as the age most women start to experience trouble getting pregnant.

It’s painful, stressful and unpleasant – wondering if ‘it’ will happen. When it will happen and whether you’ll ever get to hold your new born, see him grow up, take his first step and meet his first girlfriend. The mental images and joy that you’ve passed on nature’s biggest gift and created the strongest bond imaginable.

As time goes by, as you age and go about your day to day life your body changes, dietary deficiencies accumulate and the stresses of the modern world take their toll on the body.

Your hormone levels change as you age, which leads to fewer healthy eggs as well as a decrease in the quality of your eggs. With the additional risk of complications including miscarriage, still-birth and deliver by cesarean section (C section).

Fortunately help is at hand.

On the medical front you’ll have your doctor and who may refer you for assisted fertility treatment. IVF or surrogate mothers being two of the better know options and can help women raise their own children.

The downside to medical help is of course the cost, the expense and stress of finding out what’s wrong (if there is anything wrong). Finding a sympathetic doctor who doesn’t think “It just wasn’t meant to be” or “You left it too late”. Finding a doctor who puts his (or her) heart and soul into helping you have the child you deserve.

Your birth right.

Before jumping feet first into action and visiting your doctor and it’s important to listen to fertility tips that help you get pregnant faster.

Fertility Tips – Do’s and Don’ts

The stress and strain of medical appointments means it is important that you take a step back and exam your lifestyle first and follow this fertility tips. Smoking, alcohol, stress and diet are all known to cause trouble getting pregnant at 40 (or any age for that matter).

Something as simple as a vitamin deficiency, if you or your partner are over-weight, too much caffeine or a lack of exercise can all affect your health (and your mans sperm quality).

Even something as simple as having enough sexual intercourse at the right time can help solve your trouble getting pregnant.

One last fertility tip – try not to obsess over your worries and problems. Getting pregnant at 40 and finally having the child you’ve dreamed of is possible. It might take some time, some difficult lifestyle changes and research on your behalf.

But remember – it’s all worth it when you see that first smile, take their first step and grab your leg and the funny conversations only a toddler can think of.