Getting Pregnant

Where to begin when trying to conceive

Getting pregnant comes down to a few fundamentals. Conception is most likely in the fertile window — the five days before ovulation plus ovulation day — so understanding your cycle is the single most useful starting point. Alongside timing, preconception health matters: most guidelines recommend starting a daily folic acid supplement of around 400 micrograms at least a month before trying, plus the usual healthy habits of balanced eating, staying active, and cutting back on alcohol and smoking for both partners.

Tools to help, and when to seek support

Our free tools take the guesswork out of timing. Find your fertile days with the ovulation calculator, check the basics with the TTC readiness score, and plan ahead with the preconception checklist. Conceiving often takes several months, which is completely normal. As a general guide, it is worth speaking to a doctor if you are under 35 and have been trying for about a year, or 35 and over and have been trying for about six months — our when to seek help guide explains what happens next. This is general information, not medical advice.