Expert: Catherine Beier MS CBE - 11/12/2008

Question
Hi i got married in April and get pregnant same month but pregnancy was not normal i was hospitalized after 2 month because of bleeding but baby was fine then i was hospitalized in 4th month due to bleeding there was some problem with oval baby was fine then in 6th month it was heavy bleeding then doctor c-section baby was died after that hormonal problem was start and i use family planning pills in October i stop using that pills in April and want to get pregnant but nothing happened

Answer
Shama,

I'm so sorry for your loss.


There could be many reasons why you haven't conceived yet.  Birth control pills can effect the return of your normal cycle for several months.  It's not uncommon for conception to take up to a year.  90% of couples conceive on their own within 18 months.  


It may seem even longer this time because you conceived so quickly the first time, which is more rare.  You have only a 20% chance of conceiving each month when intercourse is well-timed.


To increase your chances of conception, you must understand when in your cycle you ovulate and have intercourse in the 2 days prior to ovulation for the best chances of conception.


You can track your body temperature to see when you typically ovulate, such as at fertilityfriend.com


Most doctors will not see a couple until they have been trying unsuccessfully for more than a year.  So, if no other complications are present, try tracking your fertility to increase your odds of conception.



Best,
Catherine