If you’re trying to get pregnant, the following steps should be done first: purchase an ovulation kit and avoid alcohol and caffeine. If you are having difficulties conceiving, it does not automatically mean that you have to turn to expensive procedures to get pregnant. It may simply mean that you and your partner’s positioning is not exactly how it should be or that penetration is too shallow.

The Little Deeper® cushion is a less expensive and natural solution that can improve your chances of getting pregnant. It is anatomically designed to fit any body’s shape and size and works by tilting and lifting up the women’s pelvis to ensure an easier and more comfortable penetration at the ideal depth and angle.

The following guidelines may increase your chances of getting pregnant:

• The missionary position (where the man is on top and both partners face each other) is the best position for couples who are trying to conceive because it deposits the sperm closest to the cervix. The Little Deeper® greatly enhances this position further by tilting and lifting up the woman’s hips while in the same time providing comfort for both partners. It takes the stress out of lovemaking and trying to make it right and makes it easier for the couple to hold this position for as long as they wish.
• To help the sperm reach its intended destination, it is recommended that women keep their pelvis lifted up for approximately 15- 30 minutes. The Little Deeper® comfortably supports this position.
• Having sex three times a week is recommended to increase the chances of a pregnancy, as women do not always ovulate when they think they are. This will ensure that couples are not unknowingly skipping sex during an ovulation period.
• Enjoyable sex is another key to getting pregnant. Sometimes when couples are trying to conceive, they see having sex as more of a job than as an enjoyable and pleasurable activity. Spice up the whole experience by doing something pleasurable before sexual intercourse, such as erotic foreplay. This also helps women to get lubricated and men to penetrate easier. Stronger orgasms for men may also increase sperm count. A woman’s pleasure during sex is important as well as the spasms that occur when a woman orgasms help to suck the sperm into the uterus.
• Also keep in mind that to get pregnant, couples should have sex before ovulation, not after. During ovulation, a woman’s egg will survive for about 24 hours, but the man’s sperm can survive for up to five days. Because of this, having sex two or three days before ovulation will increase the chances of conception.

The Little Deeper® cushion, when used by couples to get pregnant, can greatly increase the chances of success, as well as make the experience much more comfortable and enjoyable.

If you’ve been trying to get pregnant for months but without success, you are not alone. Around 2 to 3 in every 10 couples experience difficulties in conceiving a child. But don’t despair. By knowing some of the common reasons why women can’t get pregnant, you may be able to determine the source of (and solution to) your problem.

Age

Infertility increases with age and happens sooner for women than for men. Each year after a woman’s 30th birthday her ability to conceive decreases. As women age, the frequency and quality of ovulation diminishes. Illnesses such as tubal infections and endometriosis are more common.

Lifestyle factors

Studies have shown that when either or both of the couple is overly stressed, the woman experiences difficulties to conceive. Stress may be physical or mental and often happens when one works too hard or experiences extreme emotions.

Limiting the consumption of alcohol can increase one’s chances of conceiving. Coffee should also be avoided. Medical studies have shown that caffeine affects the ability of egg cells to be implanted in the uterus.

Low sperm count

A low sperm count in males may be caused by a number of factors, including alcohol, heredity, diet, smoking and stress. Age is another factor. A man’s fertility is at its peak between the ages of 18 to 30. Heat can also lower sperm production, so wearing of tight clothes is not recommended.

To determine if your partner has a normal sperm count, you can use a home sperm count test kit. The normal sperm concentration is 20 million sperm cells per milliliter.

Hormonal problems

Certain hormonal conditions such as hyperactive thyroid and progesterone deficiencies may prevent a pregnancy.

Sexual position

The sex position that you choose can improve or lessen your chances of getting pregnant. The most recommended sex position to conceive is the missionary position because it allows the male to deposit closer to the cervix.

A recommended pregnancy aid is the Little Deeper® cushion, a unique and patented product that increases a woman’s chances of getting pregnant. The Little Deeper® cushion puts both the male and the female into the perfect sexual position to conceive. It tilts and lifts up the woman’s hips so the ideal angle for penetration is achieved. Also, most doctors suggest that women trying to conceive should remain in an elevated position for at least 30 minutes after the sperm is deposited to increase the chances of the sperm in reaching its destination. The Little Deeper® cushion comfortably supports this position.

Approximately 25 out of every 100 couples experience difficulty in conceiving a child. This condition is called infertility and can be a result of either of two states: the difficulty of conceiving a child or the total inability to reproduce.

How some couples are able to reproduce without difficulties is a result of several factors:

• Woman’s age: the older women get, the lower the quality and number of their eggs

• Frequency of sexual intercourse during a woman’s fertile period should be at least 3 times a week. The more sex women have, the higher the chances of conception.

• Absence of reproductive organ problems

Reproduction problems are caused by a variety of reasons. Approximately 20% of all infertility problems are caused by ovulatory failure, 15% by damages in the fallopian tube, 5% by endometriosis and 26% by problems in the male reproductive system. Yet, the cause of about 30% of these infertility problems is not known or cannot be explained.

Couples who want to have a family but have difficulties in conceiving a child should seek help. Pregnancy aids can be grouped into two types: natural and medical.

Some women resort to natural fertility aids to enhance their capability for procreation. Some of the natural remedies recommended are vitamin and mineral supplements, particularly folic acid, zinc, selenium, vitamin E, vitamin C, L-arginine and essential fatty acids. These vitamins and minerals help stimulate or regulate ovulation. Certain herbs like chaste tree berry have been found to improve hormonal imbalances in men and women, one of the leading causes of infertility.

Fertility drugs, however, are still the primary form of treatment for infertility. Fertility drugs may be taken orally or via injection. These drugs stimulate the release of hormones to trigger ovulation. There are dozens of infertility treatments on the market, but some of the most common ones include clomiphene citrate and injectable hormones.

However, fertility drugs are expensive and can have several side effects, including insomnia, blurred vision, irritability, or worse, ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome.

An alternative to pills is a new and unique product that encourages fertility without the need for any medications or vitamins and no side effects to worry about. The Little Deeper® cushion is a patented, specially designed pillow, which tilts and lifts up the hips to achieve the best angle for penetration. It allows men to get deeper and deposit closer to the cervix.

Most doctors recommend that women trying to conceive should remain in an elevated position for at least 30 minutes after the sperm is deposited to increase the chances of the sperm in reaching its destination. The Little Deeper® cushion comfortably supports this position. In other words, it applies the natural law of gravity while in the same time increasing comfort for both partners during sexual intercourse.

Couples who are trying to conceive should try the Little Deeper® cushion first before turning to artificial interventions or medications.