It's always better to conceive at a younger age since your biological clock starts to slowdown after age 30. If you have crossed 35 conception can become a challenge. However a healthy lifestyle and proper planning can help you become pregnant and experience the joys of motherhood. Here are few tips to help you conceive despite being on the wrong side of 30. Get pre-pregnancy counselling: Remember as you age the quality of your eggs decline and so do the sperms of your partner which could delay conception. Knowing your health status especially the health of your ovaries hormonal levels