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FAQs

• Does taking prenatal vitamins before pregnancy help?

  It does! That’s why fertility doctors recommend certain nutrients to their patients ahead of trying to conceive or any fertility treatments. For example, taking 600 mg of CoQ10 daily can improve pregnancy chances by 130%. And we know other nutrients like antioxidants, Choline, Omega-3, and more all contribute to fertility health.

• When should you try to conceive?

  If you’re ready to start trying, you’ll want to start taking a high-quality prenatal (and even better if you’re taking it for 3 months before). When you’re ready, pinpoint your fertile window using Ovulation Tests—they track your LH surge, which happens right before you ovulate. When you get a positive test, you know it’s time to get busy. Learn more about having sex to get pregnant.

• How do I know if I’m fertile enough to get pregnant?

  Unfortunately, there’s no crystal ball that predicts how easy—or hard—getting pregnant will be. But there are a couple of positive signs that you can look out for, including regular cycles, signs of ovulation, and manageable stress levels. Read more for 4 more indicators of fertility.

• When should I start taking a prenatal vitamin?

  Doctors recommend starting a prenatal vitamin at least 3 months before you try to conceive for a couple of reasons. First, eggs take about 90 days to mature, and fueling them with the best nutrients—like CoQ10, Omega-3s, and Choline—can really help. But you’ll also want to start early because certain nutrients are used early in pregnancy (like Folic Acid), often before you even know you’re pregnant. Getting enough of these before pregnancy helps contribute to healthy fetal development early on. Read more.