When you are trying to get pregnant you would assume that predicting ovulation and getting pregnant are one in the same, but you need to know the biological foundation of what actually maximizes your probability of conceiving. Here are some facts you should know when trying to conceive (with medical references).
1. Finding your 4 most fertile days before ovulation makes all the difference.
According to an article published in the Journal of Reproductive Medicine, “Proper identification of the fertility window may shorten the time to conception from 6 months to one month for the majority of women.” (3 out of 4 women).
If you have been trying to get pregnant, ask yourself one question: are you sure that you are utilizing your entire fertile window or are you like many couples-“saving up for that one day that you plan to have intercourse”? Reproductive Endocrinologists agree that conception is possible from intercourse beginning 5
days before ovulation extending through the day of ovulation, and that the highest probability of conception occurs with intercourse on the days prior to ovulation, rather than the day of ovulation itself. Since sperm may survive for up to 6 days in the female reproductive tract. You should be having intercourse those days when trying to get pregnant.