How long to wait before conceiving?
Although it is probably safe for a mother (and her baby) to become pregnant during the first cycle off pills, it is wise to wait three to six months to try to conceive. Oral contaceptives slightly deplete some B vitamins, and you should take 400 mcg of folic acid each day when trying to conceive. Waiting until you have several menstrual cycles also helps date your pregnancy. Most women ovulate the next cycle after quitting the pill, but it can take up to six months for some women to start cycling on their own. Gestation dating will be most accurate if a midwife or physician has three to six monthly cycles to calculate the due date. Making a preconception appointment with a care provider is always a good idea when contemplating pregnancy. You can be sure that you are up-to-date on all vaccinations and rule out infections, which may have a negative impact on fertility and pregnancy. It would be a good idea to have tests for rubella, gonorrhea, chlamydia, HIV, bacterial vaginosis, trichom
