How does fertility work and how you get pregnant.
- Ovulation is when your egg is released from the ovary, this is the only time you will be able to get pregnant. This happens approximately 14 – 19 days after the first day of your last period.
- An egg will only survive for 12 – 24 hours.
- Sperm can live for 3 – 5 days inside the cervix so having sex every three days at the beginning of your cycle will ensure a good supply.
- When you ovulate you may get signs like tender breasts or period like pains – listen to your body to try to work out when ovulation occurs.
- Just before ovulation your vaginal mucus will thin and change to an egg white colour.
- Your health and fitness can play a part in your fertility; this is the case for both the male and female. Get yourself fit and healthy, visit our section on the Ten Top Tips To Prepare Your Body For Pregnancy.
- Trying for a baby for a year is normal before you should seek fertility advice form your doctor.
- Staying in bed and lying down for half an hour after having sex is said to improve your fertility as the sperm is getting a helping hand with gravity.
Helpful Fertility Support Groups
Fertility Society of Australia
http://www.fsa.au.com/rtac/centres.htm
Australian Infertility Support Group
http://www.nor.com.au/community/aisg/
