- Fertility signs, such as cervical fluid and basal body temperature changes, can tell you when you are about to ovulate, as well as when you already have ovulated. Cervical fluid becomes more abundant as you get closer to ovulation, and it also changes in consistency. During most of the month, cervical fluid is sticky and pasty in texture. When ovulation is imminent, it becomes more fluid and stretchy, taking on the consistency of a raw egg white. Your basal body temperature should be measured at the same time every day, before you get out of bed. When your basal body temperature rises, and maintains the temperature increase for several days, it means ovulation has occurred.
- In normal couples, where the male partner has no sperm count deficit, frequent intercourse is key to becoming pregnant. If you are not using fertility charting to determine ovulation, simply having unprotected intercourse at least every other day should result in a pregnancy. If you know when you are going to ovulate, try to have intercourse at least once per day in the week leading up to ovulation.
- Smoking is unhealthy for the baby if you do get pregnant, but it also can reduce your chances of becoming pregnant in the first place, since it causes changes in cervical fluid. If you are obese, your chances of becoming pregnant improve as you get closer to your ideal weight. Stress can result in difficulty conceiving, so try to avoid stressful situations or practice stress-relief techniques such as breathing exercises or yoga.
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