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Pregnant and Still Breastfeeding
Becoming Pregnant While Still Nursing
By Gwen Morrison
The most fertile time in your cycle depends on a few things, such as when you ovulate. The chances of getting pregnant are greater during the six-day phase that ends with ovulation. This is because sperm can live inside a woman's body for five to seven days, while the egg lives about one day.
Charting Your Cycle
There are changes going on in your body that help you to predict when you are most fertile. Keeping track of these changes will aid in determining when you are ovulating. Below are three methods of charting:
- Temperature method: Take your temperature every morning before rising. On the day of ovulation you will discover a rise in your temperature by 0.4 degrees to 0.8 degrees Fahrenheit. Don't forget a single day, as consistency is key to this method. Your body temperature will remain higher from the day of ovulation until your period begins.
- Cervical Mucous Method: This method involves close examination of the changes in your cervical mucous. During the first part of your cycle, you must examine this daily until you are sure you have ovulated. A few days prior to ovulation, normally cloudy, tacky mucous will change into clear and slippery. This indicates that you are at the mostfertile stage in your cycle.
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