The Fertile Window

The fertile window is the three-day window during which the probability of a woman conceiving is highest. Conception is usually defined as the initiation of pregnancy, when an egg is fertilized. This can occur either through in vitro fertilization, or sexual intercourse. In the case of sexual intercourse, sperm remains viable inside a woman's body for up to 5 days (possibly 7 days in some cases). As such, when attempting to conceive, regular sexual intercourse 5 days before as well as on the day of ovulation, can increase the probability of successfully conceiving. This is known as the fertile window. Furthermore, studies have shown that within this window, the last 3 days are the most fertile days, and sexual intercourse during this period will result in pregnancy in approximately 30% of cases.

Love and Childbearing

The desire to have a child is all about love for your partner, and for the child you will watch grow up.

Deep as this desire is in most couples, life often gets in the way. We stress and worry as a result of work, and spend most of our time dealing with day-to-day distractions and chores. As a result, we do not find the time or do not have the desire to make love as much as we might like to.

Yet, the first thing to know when you are trying to have a baby is that regular sex with your partner is the best preparation of all. When you are trying to have a baby, you should make love regularly - at least 2 to 3 times a week - even when you do not necessarily believe you are fertile or are near your ovulation day.

Regular lovemaking prepares the woman's body for childbearing, and raises the hormonal level associated with it. Low fertility itself is directly associated with lowered feelings of sexuality. Your lifestyle and relationships all enhance the chances of conception.

Regular lovemaking also creates more favorable conditions in the vagina. The presence of fertile-quality (or egg-white) cervical mucus fosters fertility by creating more favorable vaginal conditions that assist in protecting the sperm and extending the sperm life span, effectively extending the fertile window.