The more irregular your periods are, the more difficult it is to predict ovulation. The best way is for you keep track of your periods for a few months. You may find a different cycle, but as long as it’s fairly regular you can find out when you’re ovulating.
If your periods are very irregular you [...]
Ovulation prediction kits detect the surge in luteinising hormone (LH) just before ovulation. They’re easier to use and often more accurate than the BBT method and they can predict ovulation 24 to 36 hours in advance and help you maximise your chance of conception from the first month you use them.
The kits are not foolproof. [...]
Breast tenderness
Lower abdominal discomfort (mittelschmerz)
About 20% of women feel ovulatory activity, which can range from mild aching to twinges of pain. Some women describe it as one-sided back ache or a specific tenderness. It may last from a few minutes to a few hours. If you notice the same type of pain at about the [...]
Ovulation is when one or more eggs are released from 1 of your ovaries. This is the most fertile time of your menstrual cycle. Each month, 15 to 20 eggs mature inside the ovaries. The largest egg is expelled into the pelvic cavity and swept into the fallopian tube.
Some women are very aware of when [...]
Ideally you should have intercourse as near as possible to the time you ovulate. Sperm can live for 2 to 3 days, but the egg only for 12 to 24 hours. The best timing is having intercourse 1 or 2 days before ovulation. That way, there is likely to be a healthy supply of sperm [...]
When you are trying to conceive, and it doesn’t happen within a few months, you may start thinking that you have a ‘problem’. The time it takes to conceive is different for everyone. About 84% of couples actively trying for a baby, conceive within a year. This is why most doctors do not consider that [...]
Getting back in shape means feeling good about yourself and your body, which is an important thing for all young women. After your pregnancy it’s important to stay in shape and healthy, not only for you but also for your new family. This can be done by being active and eating healthy, so let us [...]
Sushi: a very important rule is to stay away from anything raw. So you should not only avoid eating Sushi, but also raw eggs, meat and soft cheese.
Ramen noodles: are full of salt, fat and little else.
Sodas: fill up on empty calories and sugar and you won’t have any room for more nutritious drinks like [...]
Peanut Butter: don’t feel guilty about snacking on a spoonful of peanut butter. Peanut butter is full of protein, fiber, zinc, and vitamin E.
Energy Bars: when you really need to “grab it and go,” grab an energy bar that’s low in calories and fat and contains vitamins C and E, iron, and calcium. Single-serve boxes [...]
Milk: milk is a valuable source of calcium, vitamin D, vitamin A, riboflavin, niacin, and vitamin B12. Drinking milk sends a healthy message to your kids: researchers found that mothers who drink milk regularly have daughters who do the same.
Soy milk: it comes in flavors vanilla, strawberry and chocolate. And, it contains Vitamin D, which [...]
