1. See the Signs of Fertility
Many women just leave the timing of their pregnancy up to chance. Instead, by looking for natural fertility signs, you can get pregnant within the time frame you desire. Moreover, you can use fertility signs to perhaps forgo a visit to a fertility specialist because you're having difficulty conceiving. Fertility signs include basal body temperature, cervical position and the appearance of your cervical mucus.
2. Clue in to Basal Body Temperature
You can figure out when you're ovulating by taking your body temperature. Over the course of a month, take your temperature with a basal thermometer each morning at the same time. You should use the same thermometer and take the reading the same way over the course of the month (most likely orally). Before ovulation occurs, your temperature will register low before spiking. Plan to have sex during this period in order to take advantage of your fertility.
3. Look for a Fertile Cervix
As you go through your monthly cycle, the position of your cervix changes slightly. Monitoring the position of your cervix is one fertility sign you can use to get pregnant. To monitor your cervical position, get into a crouching position. Take your finger and insert it into your vagina until it hits your cervix. If it is not easily reached, then it's in a high position. A higher positioned cervix indicates you are at your most fertile time.
4. It's in the Mucus
Although it may not sound like fun, you'll have to overcome your squeamishness when checking cervical mucus for signs of fertility. You can look at the mucus by checking your underwear or sticking a washed finger in your vagina. Take a close look at the mucus to see whether you are ovulating or not. White, thick mucus occurs at the start of your cycle while clearer and thinner mucus occurs during your most fertile time of the month.
5. Chart Fertility Signs
Keeping a journal to track fertility signs each month is a good way to determine when conception is most likely to occur. Each day record your basal body temperature, position of your cervix and a description of your cervical mucus. After a few months, you should have the ability to track your cycles and ovulation with a decent amount of accuracy. This information will help you decide when it's the best time for sex.
