So you are trying to conceive.
If you have been trying for some time it can become frustrating to say the least.
If this is the case you need to take a little time out.
Stress will not help your case.
What's critical at this juncture is to understand what is going on within the body.
I know it is easy to say "get the timing right" or "know when you are ovulating" because as you may know ovulation can be like trying to shoot a moving target.
The process works like this.
Every month at varying times for various people the hormones from the pituitary gland go and stimulate the ovaries which in turn releases the egg which is then termed as ovulation.
This in the majority of cases occurs around the 14th day of your menstrual cycle.
The egg starts its journey and makes its way to the fallopian tube.
This is the critical time.
Once this happens you have about 24 hours for the egg to engage with the sperm.
In the event it does not it will break down and you will have your period as normal.
During ovulation your body temperature which is normally around 96 to 97 will increase around .
4 degrees.
The key here is to start to chart your cycles.
You can download these charts free online.
In the event you purchase an ovulation kit it often comes with one.
Another way to help determine ovulation is to observe vaginal secretions.
Just before ovulation these secretions may become clear and slippery.
Have sex frequently this also helps you get the timing right.
Sex on the days leading to ovulation can also help to improve your chances.
After sex stay lying down and prop your hips up slightly to help the sperm on its journey.
Eat healthy.
Take vitamins like B9 and increase your folic acid intake.
Relax and do some deep breathing.