The best day to get pregnant is the point of ovulation. This is when the mature ovum is released into the uterus. The egg is ready to get fertilized and stays that way for 12 hours. After 12 hours, the egg starts losing it's potency and chances of getting pregnant are slim to very unlikely until your next cycle.
The important fact in knowing when you can get pregnant, is to pay attention to your body. Most women learn to actively chart and know how to figure out the physical signs of their fertile periods. Women who do know the signs and see the patterns can plan their sexual intercourse around the best days of their cycle. To increase the likelihood of pregnancy, this is very vital.
An easy way to find out the best most likely day to get pregnant is to figure out when your next period is expected, from there, count backward 14 days. Though this will be accurate only if your cycle goes the ordinary 28 days. Depending on the length of your menstrual cycle count back anywhere from 12 to 16 days from the expected start of your next period to find your most fertile day.
The tricky part is that some women are not regular on their ovulation schedule or do not ovulate when they think they are. The best tip is to not only have sex when you think you are ovulating by having regular sex 2-3 times a week. Especially do it when you see the signs and when you think you are ovulating. More women who have regular sex do get pregnant at a quicker rate than those who do not.
After four days of abstinence sperm quality starts to diminish, while after only two days it peaks. It's vital not to wait until you're ovulating. Sperm may not be as potent. Having sex 2 to 3 days before you are expecting ovulation will help. Sperm can stay alive in the uterus for three to five days after. The sperm will already be in the uterus when the egg comes in and therefore, that will aide in fertilization.
Tracking your basal temperature will help in knowing when you are fertile too. Purchasing basal body thermometers are inexpensive, but you can also use a regular thermometer used especially for this purpose. You will want to take and chart your temperatures every morning when you wake. You will start to notice a pattern and will only have to take it every morning until you realize the spikes. Afterward, you will only take your temperature when you are getting to that point in your cycle.
Cervical mucus is another way to know when you're fertile. During ovulation and the most fertile days, your mucus will look like an egg white. Write down each time it happens and what day it is in your cycle. It will make it easier to combine all of what you know and find familiarity.
Trying to get pregnant can be frustrating for couples that have been trying for a long period of time. However, if you chart and know your body, you can get pregnant quicker. Most who do get pregnant within the first year of charting and trying. Do your research and know the patterns and changes in your own body. You can download many applications and print of many charts that can help in observing the tips above. It's important to know the best day to get pregnant.
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