Trying to Conceive, Where Do You Start?
Author: Angie
Greenish
Many people do not even know where to start if they are having difficulty
conceiving, let alone have a fertility expert on hand that is going to walk them
through step by step of how it is done.
You have now done the hardest part, finding someone who cares and who offers
easy to use information that will help you get pregnant.
Even if you are a beginner, it doesn't matter as I start from scratch with
the reproductive system and easily walk you through each step of the way!!
Part 1 - Find out when you are ovulating
If your objective is to immediately conceive, you can increase your chances
if you take into consideration several factors affecting the likelihood of
getting pregnant, finding the right combination of these techniques, and
following them to the letter.
One of these aspects is aiming for the period during your cycle when you are
the most fertile.
Similarly, if you are hoping to avoid conception, you still have to be
conscious of your body's unique fertility cycle. Being well-informed of your
body's biorhythm also helps you.
There are three basic fertility signs you need to monitor:
1. Basal Body Temperature (BBT);
2. cervical position; and
3. cervical secretion changes.
BBT is defined as your temperature at rest as soon as you wake up in the
morning. When ovulation occurs, your BBT slightly rises, so if you'll
religiously record your temperature for a few months, you will be able to
determine the days when you are most fertile. This differs slightly from one
individual to another.
BBT can be taken orally, rectally, or vaginally, but use only one method for
one entire cycle of readings. Also try to place the thermometer in the same way
each time; that is, the same depth vaginally or rectally, or at the same
location in your mouth.
The average BBT, taken orally, is about 96 to 98ÚF before ovulation. Due to
the release of progesterone, this rises to about 97 to 99ÚF after ovulation. The
rise may either be a sudden jump or a gradual increase over several days.
Sometimes the rise in BBT is a very minuscule 0.4 to 0.8 degrees only, so a BBT
thermometer may be necessary.
It should also be taken at around the same time every morning. It may even be
necessary to set an alarm for it, if you really want to get as close to accurate
as possible. It's a good idea to stay within a half hour either side of your
average time, as your temperature can considerably vary with the time.
For instance, if you usually take your BBT at 7:00 a.m., it is acceptable to
take it between 6:30 to 7:30, but the closer to 7:00, the more preferable it
will be. The normal difference would be up to 0.2 degrees/hour.
There are other things that may affect your BBT readings, so make it a point
to be conscious of them:
§ having a fever
§ not sleeping well
§ smoking cigarettes the
previous night
§ drinking alcohol the previous night
§ using an electric
blanket or heating pad
§ being stressed or becoming emotionally upset
§
doing any activity, no matter how light, before taking a reading
(i.e., going to the bathroom or answering the phone)
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please visit the review page here: How To Conceive
About the Author:
I know that to be successful at getting pregnant you must know your own body
intimately. Empower yourself with the knowledge I have gained over the years
from being a a voluntary family planning and maternal health facilitator. Learn
all the tips and tricks to help keep you healthy and increase the chances of
getting pregnant. "Put an end to the Frustration, Stress and Annoyance ... And
learn all the little known secrets, hints and tricks of how to get pregnant now"
Angie Greenish http://www.BabyDreamers.net
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