Fertility decreases as we age. But the process begins often earlier than most women expect due to the normal age-related decrease in the number of eggs but also due to the quality of eggs that remain.  Fertility gradually declines in the 30s, and even more so after age 35. By age 40, pregnancy chances are less than 5% per cycle, so fewer than 5 out of 100 women will become pregnant each month at age 40. Assess your fertility right now by answering a few questions and find out what could be done to improve your pregnancy chances.

While being 35 and older does present itself with some extra challenges, many women this age (and even older) get pregnant and have healthy babies. Of course, the number one thing you should do when trying to get pregnant, whether you are 20 or 40, is lead a healthy lifestyle, including diet, exercise, stress reduction. In addition, you should first find out if you are fertile and what you can do if you have any problems.

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Fertility Diet & Lifestyle Guide for Men and Women
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Check out our 12 steps for preconception care!

1. See your doctor first
2. Get educated and learn about fertility and getting pregnant
3. Improve the health of you and your partner
4. Review your medications and supplements
5. Stop smoking, stop alcohol and eat the right food
6. Be at your optimal weight
7. Try and relax
8. See your dentist
9. Check your health insurance
10. Getting pregnant after stopping birth control
11. See an infertility specialist if necessary
12. His pre-trimester of the pregnancy is important, too!