If you are looking at how to conceive a baby quickly, you may already have been trying unsuccessfully for some time. Let's face it, very often the time when couples decide to start a family can be a stressful time at best, with lots of men and women working long hours and this type of situation does not help.

The good news is that it is often very simple and overlooked aspects of lifestyle and diet which simply need modification to get you on the right track. It is important to understand that problems conceiving can be caused equally by both partners. There is often far too much emphasis on the woman. Therefore, where applicable, advice about diet and lifestyle relates to both partners.

Over the last twenty years, there has been a significant rise in couples who have experienced problems conceiving and there are some worrying statistics which back this up.

* Sperm counts have dropped by 50% in the last decade
* Sperm have increasing numbers of abnormalities
* Miscarriage is more common
* It is not uncommon for couples with no fertility issues to take 2-3 years to conceive
* 30% of couples seeking fertility treatment are told there is nothing which can be done as experts can offer no answers as to why they are having problems conceiving

If you would like to know how to conceive a baby quickly, it is a well-known fact that couples who pay close attention to their diet can be successful. Very often, convenience and fast-foods are too overused and it is important to get back to eating foods as close to their natural state as possible. So, avoiding processed foods and those with additives is a great start. If you can, try to include organic foods or at least thoroughly wash all fruits and vegetables. In addition, it may be useful to include an appropriate nutritional supplement (there are ones aimed at both men and women-particularly women trying to become pregnant).

If you smoke or drink alcohol, you should aim to stop as soon as possible, preferably for at least a couple of months before you try to conceive. In addition, you should stop using any illegal drugs and if you take prescription medication, check with your doctor that this is still safe to take.

Knowing your ovulation day is also crucial if you want to know how to conceive a baby quickly. If you are ovulating, this will happen 14 days before your period. To confirm when this is, it is advisable to use an ovulation predictor at least for a couple of months just for confirmation. Once you know when ovulation will be taking place, have intercourse for a couple of days beforehand, on the day of ovulation and for a day or two afterward.