For some women, conceiving can be as easy as tossing out their
contraception, whether they're working on their first baby or
their fourth. For others, reaching the goal of fertilization
becomes a nightly chore, a mad mating dance that revolves around
ovulation kits, specific sexual positions, and, more and more
commonly, a succession of fertility tests to help pinpoint
possible problems. Whether you've just started trying to become
pregnant or have been at it for a while, heeding some common
sense advice that's based on good science can help boost your
odds of conceiving. Here, noted fertility experts from around
the country have outlined the do's, don'ts, and don't-bother-
withs of getting pregnant. Have sex frequently. It may seem like
a no-brainer, but given many couples' hectic schedules, it's
easy to overlook this one. If you're not timing your cycles or
you have irregular periods, you can cover your bases by having
sex every other day, say fertility specialists. Figure out when
you ovulate. Women with ve