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Ovulation Predictors – How to Plan the Best Time to Get Pregnant

Predicting the time you ovulate is the best way to plan a pregnancy, and ovulation predictor kits are the best way to figure out when your body is most fertile! Here’s a description of fertility charting and different types of ovulation predictor kits and tools…

Before the tips, a quip:

“There are three reasons for breast-feeding:  the [...]

Having Trouble Conceiving? Basic Fertility Tests of an Infertility Workup

If you’re having trouble conceiving a baby, it might be time to think about fertility tests or an infertility workup. Here’s a brief description of six basic types of fertility tests, given by a doctor or fertility specialist.

“An infertility workup tests all the links in the chain of events from ovulation to an established pregnancy [...]

3 Natural Signs of Ovulation – the Best Time to Get Pregnant

These natural signs of ovulation are an alternative to ovulation predictor kits. The best time to get pregnant is when you’re ovulating; the signs of ovulation are easy to spot – if you know what you’re looking for!

“Your menstrual cycle can basically be divided into three phases: the pre-ovulatory infertile phase, the fertile phase, and [...]

Why Can’t I Get Pregnant? 4 Fertility Checklists

If you’re having trouble getting pregnant, these four fertility checklists may help you narrow down the problem. These fertility checklists might also help you decide if you should see an infertility specialist, and what you should focus on.

“Couples who have sought specialist help and have been diagnosed with ‘unexplained fertility’ may find that making certain lifestyle changes can [...]

3 Easy Ways to Predict When You Are Ovulating

If you’re trying to get pregnant, you need to predict when you’re ovulating. These three ways to predict ovulation are easy and effective – and they don’t involve stretching your cervical mucus between your fingers!

“Ever notice that sometimes your underwear is really wet and sticky?” write Heidi Murkoff and Sharon Mazel in What to Expect [...]

How Ovulation Predictor Kits Work

Ovulation predictor kits are a great way to chart your fertility -  they tell you when your egg is ready for the sperm! Here’s how to use an ovulation predictor kit, plus info on how to get one without leaving home…

First, a quip:

“By far the most common craving of pregnant women is not to be [...]