fertilization occurs the fertilized egg gets implanted in the wall of the uterus.So, if you are trying to get pregnant, the timing is very important. When is the best chance for your egg to meet the sperm?

It is good to use an ovulation calculator. An ovulation calculator can help you discover the length of your cycle and which days of the month you are most fertile. You will need to enter the first day of the last menstrual period, and an average length of your cycle. Once you provide this info, a window of your most fertile days will appear This fertile window is the optimum time for conception.

Besides using an ovulation calculator, some other ways to help increase your chances of getting pregnant include the following.

- Ensuring that you are not obese and have a healthy weight,

- Eating nutritious food

- Being stress-free,

- Staying hydrated by making sure you drink at least 2 liters of water, walking and staying active.

Some signs that you may be ovulating are

- Breast or nipple tenderness, This could be because of increase in hormones during ovulation

- Increased sense of smell, taste or sight

- Light spotting or discharge, this could be because of the rupture of follicle

- Changes in your basal body temperature - Your basal body temperature is your temperature when you are fully at rest.  When you are not ovulating, normal temperature is usually around  96 to 99 degrees Fahrenheit. But when you're ovulating, it may be a half-degree higher.

- Change in cervical mucus: Cervical mucus may be more clear or egg whites consistency.

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