If a couple is concerned about infertility they could speak with their physician. Something that will encourage most couples is that infertility is relatively rare and a major reason why people are not able to get pregnant is due to some simple extenuating circumstances. While a woman may feel a great amount of stress if the couple does not get pregnant right away the prospective father might be the reason there is no viable fetus. The majority of men that are not able to successfully get their partner pregnant is due to some high risk lifestyle activities. These can include smoking and eating an unhealthy diet all of which will have a material effect on the chances of fathering a child. Another important consideration when a couple is trying to conceive is the stress level of the mother. If a woman is stressed too much it will make getting pregnant more challenging.