Ways to Predict and Confirm Ovulation – Part 3 – Cervix Position and Texture

The last two posts covered charting and recording of your basal body temperature and understanding your cervical fluids. In part three of this four part series we will discuss the cervix position and texture. Cervix Position and Texture The cervix is the lower part of your uterus that joins at the end of your vagina.  [...]

Ways to Predict and Confirm Ovulation – Part 2 – Cervical Fluids

This is part two of a four part series on ways to predict and confirm ovulation. Part one covered charting and recording of your basal body temperature. Cervical Fluids Understanding your cervical fluid is important to determine your most fertile period.  The purpose of the cervical fluid is to protect and aid the sperm in [...]

Ways to Predict and Confirm Ovulation – Part 1 – Basal Body Temperature

Predicting then confirming ovulation are two of the most important things you need to do in order to get pregnant. In this four part series, I will outline the steps and methods you need to take to accomplish this. Basal Body Temperature Charting and recording your waking body temperature can help you to confirm ovulation.  [...]

You’ve Probably Never Heard of the Luteal Phase

What is the Luteal Phase? The Luteal Phase, also known as the “days past ovulation (DPO)”, is the time in a woman’s cycle that runs between the first day of ovulation and last day before her menstrual period starts. The length of this phase varies amongst all women, but usually lasts 12-16 days. For each [...]

How To Get Pregnant With An Irregular Menstrual Cycle

We were taught at a young age that a woman’s menstrual cycle is normally 28 days, with the assumption that ovulation occurs on day 14. However, this is not true for everybody. I would sometimes get regular periods but would often go two to three months between cycles. If your menstrual cycle varies by more [...]