So you are planning to take your
married life to the next big commitment and are
wondering when you are most likely to get
pregnant ? Well, truth be told,
it is quite simple. Really. All you have to do is track
your ovulation cycle. Ovulation is the most fertile
period for a woman as this is the time when a mature
egg, that is, the ovum is released into the uterus. This
ovum is ready for fertilization and remains so up to
12-14 hours. You are most likely to get pregnant by
having intercourse during your ovulation period
. Generally speaking, the best time of the month
to conceive, is the 14th day of the menstrual cycle
provided you have a 28-day cycle. Many women
determine their ovulation period by counting back 12 to
16 days from the date when their next period is due.
This works accurately if you know how long your cycle
usually lasts and if you have regular
cycles.
Find out
when you are the most fertile to become
pregnant
So if you have been following all
these directives carefully and still wondering when
are you most likely to get pregnant then, you can also take help from some
bodily indications. You can gauge your most fertile
period by observing your body carefully. Rather the
changes in your body. During ovulation, a lot of women
feel abdominal discomfort due to the ovulatory action.
Also, there is a change in the color of the discharge.
The cervical mucous becomes clear and slippery. There is
also an increase in the volume of the mucous
due to increased estrogen
levels.
Couples also need to consult their
doctor while planning a baby. You are most
likely to get pregnant when you are physically, mentally,
emotionally and financially ready to experience a whole
new beginning. A holistic approach is needed while you
are trying to start a family. After all, it is a
commitment that should be given its due. If getting
pregnant does not come easily, do not lose hope. Also,
do not be in a hurry to prescribe fertility treatments;
wait for at least a year and instead, look at other
natural alternatives such as natural family planning
methods. These include basal temperature charting and
cervical mucus which have already been discussed before.
Besides holistic health, one must also consider other
factors such as age, compatibility quotient, fertility
of the couple and lifestyle. And most important, think
positive and look ahead optimistically.
