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Ovulation test vs online ovulation calculator: What is more reliable?
If you are trying to get pregnant, you probably already know how important the fertile window is. During the two most fertile days of the cycle—namely the day of ovulation and the day before—the...
What is considered a positive result on an ovulation test? A guide to lines and color
An ovulation test is the most effective, easy, and affordable way to identify when you are ovulating and significantly increase your chances of getting pregnant in each cycle.
It works in a very...
Can I use ovulation tests while I'm still breastfeeding? What about fertility while breastfeeding?
You’re holding your baby in your arms and can’t wait to hold another one too? Many moms want their children to have a small age gap, so they wonder when they can start trying for another pregnancy....
When should I start ovulation testing? The ideal day depending on your cycle
An ovulation test is the key to successfully getting pregnant, since timing plays a huge role. In simple terms, the hard truth is that if you miss the two-day fertile window in your cycle—when...
Pregnancy test after IVF, embryo transfer or insemination: When should I do it and which one...
The days or weeks of waiting after assisted reproduction treatments are filled with anticipation, anxiety, and many questions about the next step. One of the most common is: When is the right time...
The relationship between nutrition, vitamins and ovulation: What you eat affects your fertility
Ovulation, which occurs once a month during a woman’s cycle, is the result of a complex hormonal balance that is directly influenced by our lifestyle and, of course, our diet.
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How lifestyle affects fertility: 5 tips to increase it naturally
Fertility is not just a matter of luck or biology. To a large extent, it is a reflection of our lifestyle. Our daily habits—from what we eat and how much we sleep to whether we experience stress...
You are not the only one, you are not alone: What you need to know about miscarriages
Miscarriage, no matter at what stage of pregnancy it occurs, is a profound grief for the woman who was eagerly awaiting her baby. It is the violent ending of the dreams she had placed in the tiny...
How reliable are DNA ancestry tests? Everything you need to know
Learning about one’s roots is one of the most important quests in life. And when we say our roots, we don’t mean just the origin of our grandparents, but something much deeper.
To learn what the...
Fertility and Ovulation: The Complete Guide to the Fertile Window
Ovulation is directly related to fertility, as conception can occur during the so-called “fertile window,” when the egg is released from the ovary and travels toward the fallopian tube.
So, if you...
How do I know if I'm pregnant before my period is late or with my period?
Waiting to find out if you’re pregnant is one of the most stressful periods in a woman’s life. Hope mixed with fear and anxiety about whether you’ll manage to become a mom fills you for about two...
Feeling like I'm pregnant: Is it true?
If you’re trying to have a baby, you’ve probably talked to many moms who told you they knew they were pregnant even before confirming it with a test.
This gut feeling of “I’m pregnant” is...
Women's most frequently asked questions about pregnancy tests: All the answers and what to look...
When a woman is in the sensitive phase of her life where she thinks she's pregnant or is trying to conceive, it's natural to have dozens of questions and want to know everything about it....
Tricks to see if you're pregnant: How reliable are they & what to choose
The period between ovulation and the expected period is rightly famous as the “two-week wait.”
Anxiety, impatience, hope, and panic — all these emotions crowd your mind and overwhelm you day and...
What is the best time and day to conceive?
If you are trying to get pregnant, then you surely know how important timing is. In other words, the sperm needs to meet the egg, which won’t be waiting there forever.
That’s why it is very...
"After 4 miscarriages, I made it. This is my story."
I don’t know where to start. I’m not good at writing, nor do I intend to move anyone emotionally. I just want to share my story with the hope that some woman reading this now, who feels she can’t...
What is the probability of pregnancy on non-fertile days?
The probability of pregnancy in each cycle ranges from 20–30%, depending on the woman’s age, as well as her overall health and fertility. However, this probability refers to unprotected intercourse...
"One ovary, one child, and one body that never stopped trying."
I never imagined that my journey to motherhood would begin with surgery. That before even trying to become a mother, I would have to say goodbye to a part of myself.
I was 32 when I underwent...
"Once upon a time... I had 34 ovulation tests in my drawer"
I don’t know exactly when we decided it was time to have a baby (we were already a bit older), but I remember very clearly what happened next: I ordered ovulation tests, a large toiletry bag for...