Trying to conceive is not an easy task to some as it is to others. This process may weigh heavy on the couple or the person trying to conceive, leading to unneeded stress that may further jeopardies the chances of falling pregnant.
While it is evident that a person can fall pregnant during any sexual position, the thought of trying sexual positions that may to assist in the baby making process is something those longing for a bundle of joy may want to try. Following are a few sexual positions that may assist when trying for a baby as shared by CafeMom.
Rear Entry
Having your partner enter you from behind while you’re either lying on your abdomen, kneeling, or you’re lying side-by-side could potentially promote a better shot at getting pregnant, as research published in the Journal of Sex & Marital Therapy found this position allows the manhood to reach the recess at back of the cervix and, therefore, may allow sperm to be ejaculated closer to the cervix.
Missionary
The time-honored standard position is considered one of the best for conception, because if you’re lying on your back, the vagina is tilted downward toward the cervix, which may make it easier for the sperm to get through the cervix and into the uterus. “Placing a pillow under your pelvis during intercourse in the missionary position may increase the upward tilt of the vagina, potentially improving reception of semen,” notes reproductive endocrinologist Anate Brauer, MD, OB/GYN. Plus, sticking to the tried-and-true may take pressure off. “If people feel more relaxed having sex in a certain way, and they’re more comfortable, and they’re not white knuckling the encounter, that goes a long way,” infertility specialist Joshua Hurwitz notes.
Doggy Style
Positioning yourself on your hands and knees and having your partner enter you from behind, aka “doggy style,” is pretty much a guaranteed route to deep penetration — which could help sperm get even closer to the egg. Also interestingly, some experts advise women with a tipped uterus to try this position to conceive.
Not Standing Up
Because you want the sperm to travel upstream, it’s best to avoid having sex standing up. While doing it this way absolutely won’t prevent you from getting pregnant, contrary to popular teen sex mythology, you don’t want the sperm to have to work against gravity, either.
Not Sitting
Like standing, sitting — or woman on top — could have a gravity-defying effect that may not be ideal for baby making.
Also see: Why talking to your baby while in the womb is important
