How Long Does It Take To Get Pregnant? What is Normal When You Are Trying to Conceive?

Double board certified OBGYN and REI, Dr. Natalie Crawford explains how long it takes to get pregnant and what is normal when trying to conceive. She dives into fecundability, which is your chance of conceiving each month, egg quality, and when you need an evaluation. Yahoo published a survey that showed that nearly 60% of women say they wish they knew how long it would take to get pregnant before they started trying. So often women don’t prepare for or even think about trying to get pregnant until they’re ready. For so many, having kids is a life goal and in what other situation would you approach a life goal without any plans? Watch this video if you are planning to get pregnant now or in the future.

Questions answered:
What is fecund ability?What can determine egg quality?
What is advanced maternal age?
How does age determine your ability to conceive?
What are your chances of getting pregnant every month?
What is the definition of infertility?
When shouldn’t you wait for a fertility evaluation?
How can we de-stigmatize infertility?

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Fertility doctor, Natalie Crawford, MD is a double board certified OBGYN and REI, and co-founder of Fora Fertility, a boutique fertility practice in Austin, Texas.

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[christineo]

I got pregnant after trying for 7 months, at 40 yrs old. I thought it was too late, but suddenly, the golden egg appeared. And now she’s sleeping here right beside me.

[Ninjagurl]

I got pregnant twice after first try, resulting in miscarriages. I will be TTC for the third time. Please give me baby Blessings 🐣

[azizahmuhammad]

I got pregnant unexpectedly at 42….15 YEARS after my fraternal twins and the usage of IUD’s for birth control.
I lost my little one 9wks and 6days later. I have no idea how long it’ll take this time now that I’m actually gonna TRY.
I’m praying my mind and body are ready for the journey tho. May we all be blessed with the bundles of joy we seek (from the creator of all things) sooner than we expect.❤️

[headachebaby]

Thank you for your wisdom! It was your video on "Egg Quality" that opened my eyes and I was able to get pregnant at age 39 last year after failing to do so the last 4 years. Before, I took prenatal pills whenever I remembered, but after understanding the need to make quality eggs, I made sure to take prenatal pills every morning by having them on my night stand. I also ensured my husband took his vitamins. After doing these for 4 months, we were able to get pregnant and now we have a cute and healthy 2 months old baby boy. Thank you so, so much. ❤

[deblina]

My first baby was conceived the first month of TTC. When we started planning for the second, o got pregnant right away again but ended in a chemical. And then i struggled for over a year to get pregnant again. Now I am in my third trimester.

[DM-qlps]

I'm currently 33 and TTC for the first time. Currently in cycle #2 in the TWW.

[xandreaaa]

PCOS and TTC for 2.5 years - two miscarriages and just had my first egg retrieval. hoping to have my first child by the time im 34 :(

[elizabethamanda]

33 with pcos ttc for a year. I wish I knew how hard and heart crushing it was to be on the meds to help to ovulate then to find out you didn't this month. hoping for a positive this month!

[azmisazmazingworld]

Always learning something new with Dr. Natalie.
Thank you for your hard work in these videos 😊

[monal]

How do the statistics change for women over 35, if they had a child previously?

[heatherlaurenRN]

I started ttc at 28, I got pregnant after 6mo, had an early miscarriage and then got pregnant again at 29 another 7mo later. So overall it took me a little over a year to get pregnant and was considered “normal” time frame. Although it was a very difficult waiting season emotionally. And I was using ovulation strips, CMM and timed Intercourse every single month

[gissyepop]

Education is all. My mom made sure my sister and I understand our body, our cycles and how decisions (good or bad) was going to affect the outcome. She did so since our first period and was so important to prevent and later to have children. I really didn’t want kids in my 20’s but I wish them in my 30’s. At 29 I started to tracking my cycles and knowing more how I was doing. I was worried I might have a problem and didn’t know about. My friends called me a very calculating person but I wasn’t wrong. We planned our school and professional paths. We plan budgets and how we want to invest in things. Why I shouldn’t plan for this? I had my first at 30 and my second at 35. I was blessed but also did my homework.

[annabaloch]

I had a miscarriage last year April after that we are trying but not pregnant yet Dr said everything is ok i am very worried 😢

[dorelaberberi]

Can u please make a video about irregular regular periods?

[summernorman]

Can you make a video for those that take a little over a year to get pregnant and under the age of 35 with no reproductive issues?

[jndra]

Hi, can you please tackle the "Premature Ovarian Insufficiency".

[emilyl]

on my second cycle of Letrozole! I was worried that we started medical intervention too soon after a year but I’m so glad we got a jump on it while I’m younger. I send my close friends little “vlog” updates when I go to the doctor to feel connected and make it more fun ❤

[coralbonilla]

I would love if you can talk about using an egg donor, when your eggs have defects.

[alannaalbritton]

Luck and chance happen to us all. I got pregnant the month after I got off birth control. I’m 17 weeks now. I was nervous it would take a long time. I’m 31 years old. I’m a bit shocked at how fast however I want to wait after the first for the second. But for how long? Is there any research on have a second baby at 35. Does it still get harder even if you’ve had your first? Same odds.

[angelsnider]

I’m 25 and my husband and I want to start trying for our first baby. I’m very anxious about our fertility and would love to get tested and evaluated. How are we supposed to do this when doctors won’t even think about it until you’ve been trying for a year? So much treatment can be done in a year if something is actually wrong. You can see a private clinic and pay out of pocket but the average people don’t have that kind of money. Fertility testing should be included in preventive care