Planning a pregnancy can come with a lot of questions. Be it understanding fertility, making lifestyle changes or knowing when to seek medical help – having the right information can help couples make informed decisions. Trying to conceive can often be exhausting, and Indian society can create unnecessary pressure that could make the process more difficult. The root cause of not being able to conceive is often related to not understanding fertility well.

Why Indian Couples Struggle With Natural Conception

Many Indian couples may struggle with natural conception because fertility is misunderstood or discussed too late. Some may be unaware of the fertility window and may not time intercourse around ovulation. Additionally, male fertility, which contributes to a significant number of infertility cases, is still overlooked, the focus being largely on women.

At times, social media can do more harm than good by peddling fertility myths and unproven remedies, thereby delaying appropriate care. At the same time, there is a lot of stigma and shame around infertility, which leads to people feeling discouraged from having open conversations on the subject and seeking out medical help soon.

Modern lifestyle factors such as chronic stress, poor sleep, long working hours, burnout, unhealthy diets, smoking, alcohol, and physical inactivity can also negatively affect fertility in both men and women, making it even harder to conceive naturally.

Before The Bump: An Upcoming Workshop

The upcoming ‘Before the Bump: Fertility, Preparation & Pregnancy’ workshop is designed to help couples and individuals navigate their journeys towards parenthood. Led by a top gynaecologist, Dr Anjali Kumar, who has over 35 years of experience, it’ll help one gauge their present fertility status, potential red flags, and a roadmap to follow.

The 90-minute online interactive session will cover the basics of fertility, myths around conception, natural conception, and factors that may influence reproductive health. Participants can ask questions, clarify their doubts and understand their own fertility status better, through the workshop.

The workshop has limited seats, and you can register for it here.

Details of the Workshop:

Date: 23 August 2026

Time: 11:00 AM

Duration: 90 minutes

Language: Hinglish

Cost: Free

Mode: Online

What the Workshop Is About

This workshop would benefit you if you want to conceive naturally, plan to conceive within the year, have been trying to conceive for over a year, have fertility issues like PMOS/PCOD or if you want to know what steps you could take to optimise your fertility and chances of natural conception.

You can find out more details about the workshop here.

The workshop will also help you outline some steps you can take while trying to conceive and help participants understand when it may be appropriate to consult a fertility specialist.

No matter which part of your fertility journey you are on, this workshop aims to guide you with reliable information to help you feel more confident on your pregnancy journey.