By Laurie Pawlik-Kienlen, on March 18th, 2010
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 [...]
By Laurie Pawlik-Kienlen, on September 24th, 2009
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 [...]
By Laurie Pawlik-Kienlen, on August 26th, 2009
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 [...]
By Laurie Pawlik-Kienlen, on July 23rd, 2009
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 [...]
By Laurie Pawlik-Kienlen, on July 17th, 2009
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 [...]
By Laurie Pawlik-Kienlen, on May 19th, 2009
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 [...]
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