In order to maximise your changes of getting pregnant you should try to maintain a healthy weight, stop drinking alcohol and do not smoke. Your best chances of getting pregnant is when this advice is followed by yourself and your partner.

The highest pregnancy rates occur in couples who have sex every day or every other day.

If having sex every day isn't possible — or enjoyable — have sex every 2 to 3 days a week starting soon after the end of your period. This can help ensure that you have sex when you are most fertile.

For your best changes of getting pregnant, try to limit your caffeine consumption to less than 200 milligrams a day. That's about 1 to 2 cups of 6 to 8 ounces of coffee a day.