Signs of Ovulation

  • Rise in basal body temperature, typically 1/2 to 1 degree, measured by a thermometer
  • Higher levels of luteinizing hormone (LH), measured on a home ovulation kit
  • Cervical mucus, or vaginal discharge, may appear clearer, thinner, and stretchy, like raw egg whites
  • Breast tenderness
  • Bloating
  • Light spotting
  • Slight pain or cramping in your side

Pregnancy Tips

Know when you ovulate: Ovulation usually occurs 14 days before your next menstrual period, but it varies from month to month, even for women with regular menstrual cycles. To better understand when you ovulate, please record your basal body temperature and cervical mucus. You can also use an over-the-counter ovulation prediction kit to check for hormone changes in your urine before ovulation. Menstual cycle can be calculated by using Ovulation calculator.

Frequent sex-When sex occurs 1 or 2 days before ovulation, the chance of pregnancy is greatest. However, the length of the cycle varies, and some women have irregular or miscalculated their cycles. Sperm can survive in a woman's body for up to 5 days. To hedge your bet, start having frequent sex 3 days before ovulation and continue for 2 to 3 days after you think you are ovulating. Sex gives sperm a chance to reach the egg.

However, recent research found no evidence to support this claim. Maintain a healthy weight-Studies have shown that underweight or overweight can affect ovulation and affect the production of key hormones. A healthy body mass index is between 18.5 and 24.9. Moderate exercise can keep you in shape, but this is not the time for marathon training-strenuous exercise can disrupt your menstrual cycle and make it harder for you to conceive.

Yoga, meditation and long walks can help reduce stress and improve your overall health. Manage medical conditions. If you have a medical condition such as diabetes, asthma or epilepsy, make sure it is under control. Discuss with your doctor any prescription or over-the-counter medicines you may be taking because they can affect your chances of getting pregnant. Your health is also very important. 

Although it is generally believed that fertility is the responsibility of women, more than 33% of fertility problems involve men only, and 33% of problems involve both spouses. Like women, men can improve their reproductive health by quitting smoking, restricting alcohol, eating healthy, and reducing stress. One month or in a specific location. However, there is no safe and natural way to choose the sex of the baby. Unless you use sperm sorting technology and then perform artificial insemination, your odds are 50-50.