Getting pregnant is by no means easy, and whilst some people get pregnant within a week of trying, others will take years. One in six couples have infertility problems, so you are not alone if difficulties occur. Even if you do need some assistance, the chances are you’ll go on to have a perfectly healthy pregnancy and baby. At least half of all problems with conception are down to male infertility, so you will both need to be assessed as a couple if problems arise. It is important that you are both sure you are ready for a baby, before any treatment starts.

The first step you can take is to ensure you both have fit and healthy bodies in order to conceive and carry a baby to term. This may mean giving up a few pleasures you have got used to, like fast food and drinking, but you’ll soon have to change your lifestyle to make way for a baby so it’s good practise to start now.