What Is A Chemical Pregnancy?
Article discusses what a chemical pregnancy is, common reasons they happen, and the difference between a chemical pregnancy and a miscarriage.
Why is There a Brownish Tinge to My Cervical Mucus?
Cervical Mucus: What is It? Cervical mucus plays an important role in your ability to get pregnant. Your cervix secretes the mucus at the entrance to your uterus. The hormones in your body direct the changes to your cervical mucus. As your menstrual cycle progresses, you will find that the color and consistency of your cervical mucus will change. When you aren’t particularly fertile, your cervical mucus (CM) will be cloudy in color and very sticky. As you get closer to ovulation, your body produces more estrogen. The estrogen causes your cervical mucus to become more slick and clear. It will have the consistency of raw egg whites and is called fertile cervical mucus. What is the Importance of Cervical...
What to Expect with a Pregnancy Blood Test
Couples who are trying to get pregnant are frequently confused about how pregnancy blood tests are performed and what they mean. There are two main types of pregnancy tests – blood tests and urine tests. Both tests detect pregnancy by noticing a hormone called human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG) which is also commonly called the ‘pregnancy hormone’ because it is created soon after the embryo has attached itself to the uterine lining in the womb. This hormone is easily measurable in the blood and urine within 10 days of fertilization, or 1 to 2 days after implantation has occurred. Two Types of Blood Tests A quantitative blood test measures the exact amount of hCG in the blood. Based on the results, the age...
Is Bleeding or Spotting During Ovulation Normal? Should I Worry?
What happens if I bleed during ovulation? Is ovulation bleeding normal?
What Is a Beta Pregnancy Test?
Pregnancy tests are a massive industry, as women wonder after each cycle, whether they will be listening to that pitter-patter of tiny feet. Will it be this month? Next month? Do we need to start looking at infant car seats, or maybe pick up a few gender-neutral onesies on the way home from work? Are we comfortable growing and raising a tiny human being? Do we have what we need to be good parents? Will we be like our mom? Is that a good thing or a bad thing? This is exciting and terrifying at the same time. Your mind flits between desperately wanting to see a positive test result, and being desperately terrified that you might actually...
When Is The Best Time To Get Pregnant?
Timing is everything when you are trying to get pregnant. Article discusses the various methods of determining when you are ovulating.
Basal Body Temperature Chart (BBT) - PDF Celsius & Fahrenheit
Download this free BBT chart and record your basal body temperature, cervical mucus, and cervical position plus other variables.
Basal Thermometers - Tips for Use
BBT charting is a popular way to determine when you ovulate. Article discusses choosing a BBT thermometer and offers helpful tips on use.
Is Fertility Affected By Drinking Alcohol?
Everyone enjoys a glass of wine or a bit of whiskey from time to time, and there is nothing wrong with unwinding in that way if you enjoy it. For people trying to conceive, it might be worrying, as one has to answer the question of whether or not drinking alcohol can affect their fertility. How much is too much? When you are trying to get pregnant, it is always better to err on the side of caution. Ultimately, all alcohol usage should stop, especially if you are a woman. If you are not willing to stop your social drinking, keep this in mind: One normal-sized alcoholic beverage (wine, beer, cocktail, or mixed drink) contains about half an...
Can You Get Pregnant After Ovulation?
Can get pregnant from intercourse after ovulation? The correct answer is, yes you can, but only for a very short time.