For women trying to get pregnant, one of the most effective means of doing so is to know and understand your body’s ovulation cycle. Many women lack the financial means to undergo fertility treatments and some are less than enthusiastic for any means of getting pregnant that does not occur naturally. Here is some information on the ovulation cycle and how to use this knowledge to get pregnant naturally.
What Is the Ovulation Cycle?
The ovulation cycle is when a woman’s eggs are available to be fertilized. The most fertile time during the month is the fourteen days before the first day of the menstrual cycle. However, not all of these fourteen days are optimal for fertilization. The eggs start to develop at the end of menstruation. The best chance to get pregnant is between the 8th and 12th days. One thing to keep in mind is that an egg only lives for 12 to 16 hours in a cycle. This means that sexual intercourse must take place while the egg is still living and viable.
How to Tell When the Time Is Right
An ovulation calendar is one of the best ways to track your ovulation cycle. You can record when your period begins and ends and this way you will have a good idea of when your eggs are available for fertilization. However, there is another way that is a little more scientific and specific.
A Basal Body Thermometer is used to record changes in your vaginal temperature during ovulation. When there is a significant increase in temperature, there is a better chance of getting pregnant naturally. This temperature should be taken each morning and the results should be noted, so there is a consistent record of when conception may take place.
How Often Should You Have Sexual Intercourse When Trying to Get Pregnant?
Most experts agree that frequent sexual relations (more than twice a week) can impede the sperms’ mobility. In order to keep the man’s sperm highly mobile, sexual relations are recommended twice a week when you are trying to get pregnant or at least with a day off in between. This may help the sperm to travel to the egg and fertilize it.
What Other Things Can Help?
There are many different things that you can do to get pregnant naturally. Make sure you take good care of your body. This includes a well balanced diet, with a good exercise program. You also need to lower your stress level as much as possible, because your emotional state can also have an effect on your ability to get pregnant. There are also many Chinese herbs that have been shown to be very effective in promoting pregnancy. With all of the above tips, you should find it’s much easier than you thought to get pregnant.
A Few Final Thoughts
Ovulation is one of the most important things to track when you are trying to get pregnant. A holistic medicine approach, complete with the right selection of Chinese herbs and acupuncture, may also be very beneficial. Keep all of the above tips in mind to help you get pregnant naturally.