Most Fertile Days to Get Pregnant

Do you know your most fertile days? Do you know your fertility window? If you are over the age of 35 years of age it is better to understand how your age will play a role in becoming pregnant rather than ignoring or worrying over this.

What Are Fertile Days?

Your fertile window is the time during your menstrual cycle when pregnancy is most likely to occur.

It typically lasts about 6 days:

1. The 5 days before ovulation
2. The day of ovulation itself

This is because:

Sperm can survive inside the female reproductive tract for up to 5 days.

The egg is viable for only 12-24 hours after ovulation.

Having sex on any of these 6 days gives you the highest chance of conceiving.

How to Identify Your Fertile Days

1. Average Cycle Length Method (for regular cycles)
Most women ovulate around 14 days before their next period starts.

Cycle Length: 28 days
Likely Ovulation Day: Day 14
Fertile Window (highest chance days in bold): Days 9-14

Cycle Length: 26 days
Likely Ovulation Day: Day 12
Fertile Window (highest chance days in bold): Days 7-12

Cycle Length: 30 days
Likely Ovulation Day: Day 16
Fertile Window (highest chance days in bold): Days 11-16

Cycle Length: 32 days
Likely Ovulation Day: Day 18
Fertile Window (highest chance days in bold): Days 13-18

Cycle Length: 35 days
Likely Ovulation Day: Day 21
Fertile Window (highest chance days in bold): Days 16-21

The 2–3 days before ovulation and the day of ovulation are your peak fertility days (often marked as the highest probability).

2. Best Days for Intercourse (Probability of Pregnancy)

Studies show approximate conception rates per cycle when having sex on specific days:

Days Relative to Ovulation: -5 days
Chance of Pregnancy from Sex on That Day: ~10%

Days Relative to Ovulation: -4 days
Chance of Pregnancy from Sex on That Day: ~15–20%

Days Relative to Ovulation: -3 days
Chance of Pregnancy from Sex on That Day: ~20–25%

Days Relative to Ovulation: -2 days
Chance of Pregnancy from Sex on That Day: ~30% (one of the best days)

Days Relative to Ovulation: -1 day
Chance of Pregnancy from Sex on That Day: ~30–35% (highest chance)

Days Relative to Ovulation: Ovulation day (day 0)
Chance of Pregnancy from Sex on That Day: ~25-30%

3. How to Pinpoint Ovulation

If your cycles are irregular or you want higher precision:

1. Ovulation predictor kits (OPKs)

2. Basal body temperature (BBT)

3. Cervical mucus

4. Wearable trackers / apps

5. Ultrasound monitoring (used in fertility clinics)

Positive Mindset

It is best to obtain a positive mindset right now and do all you can given your current age.

So while there is little you can do about our age, you can 'time' sex to coincide with the most fertile days of the month which can help reduce the time it takes to conceive.

This is where you can take control. So let's start with some facts and then move on to taking control of what you can do.

In this video, we delve into the topic of understanding your fertility window and knowing your fertile days.

Knowing when you are most fertile can greatly increase your chances of conceiving. We will explore the signs and symptoms of ovulation, as well as different methods to track your fertility.

By unlocking your fertility window, you can take control of your reproductive health and optimize your chances of getting pregnant. Watch now to learn more about maximizing your fertility potential!

Did You Know?>

Your age plays a role in your ability to conceive within a year of trying to get pregnant.

If you are 35 years or younger

1. There is about a 20% chance of becoming pregnant each month

2. There is about an 80% chance of becoming pregnant within 12 months.

If you are 40 years of age
1. The monthly chance has dropped to 5%

2. If you are 40 years of age, the chance of becoming pregnant within 12 months drops to 50%

3. Women with partners aged 45 or older are almost five times as likely to take more than a year to conceive compared to those with partners in their 20s.

Most Fertile Days to Get Pregnant

Understanding Fertility Cycles

Many couples struggle with understanding their fertility cycles, leading to frustration and missed opportunities. In fact, it's estimated that up to 40% of women have irregular periods, making it even harder to pinpoint when they're most fertile.

This lack of understanding can lead to months or even years of trying without success. Unfortunately, many women are told that they just need to "relax" or "stop worrying" about getting pregnant, which only adds to the frustration.

But the truth is, understanding your fertility cycle is a crucial step in getting pregnant. By knowing when you're most fertile, you can maximize your chances of conception.

Tracking Your Cycle

Despite the importance of understanding fertility, many women are never taught how to track their cycles or identify their fertile days. This lack of education can lead to feelings of shame and embarrassment, making it hard to discuss fertility openly.

But it's time to break the silence and start talking about fertility. By learning about our bodies and how they work, we can take control of our reproductive health and increase our chances of getting pregnant.

Menstrual Cycles

In the video we'll explore the menstrual cycle, ovulation, and various methods to track your fertility, including apps and physical signs. The menstrual cycle is a complex process that's controlled by a delicate balance of hormones.

It's made up of three main phases:

1. the follicular phase

2. ovulation

3. the luteal phase.

Understanding each phase is crucial in identifying your fertile days.

Follicular Phase

During the follicular phase, your body prepares for ovulation by growing follicles in the ovaries. This phase can last anywhere from 7-14 days, depending on the individual.

As the follicles grow, they produce estrogen, which causes the uterine lining to thicken in preparation for a fertilized egg.

Ovulation

Ovulation is the process by which a mature egg is released from the ovary and into the fallopian tube. This usually occurs around day 14 of a 28-day cycle, but can vary depending on the individual. After ovulation, the egg is only viable for 24 hours, making it crucial to time intercourse correctly.

Luteal Phase

The luteal phase is the final stage of the menstrual cycle, during which the uterine lining prepares for a fertilized egg. If pregnancy doesn't occur, the uterine lining will shed, resulting in a period. Understanding each phase of the menstrual cycle is crucial in identifying your fertile days and maximizing your chances of getting pregnant.

Know the Physical Signs

In addition to understanding the menstrual cycle, there are several physical signs you can look out for to identify your fertile days. One of the most obvious signs is cervical mucus, which changes consistency and texture during ovulation.

You can also track your basal body temperature, which will spike after ovulation. By combining these physical signs with fertility apps and calendars, you can pinpoint your most fertile days with accuracy.

The key insight is understanding when ovulation occurs and how to pinpoint your most fertile days for conception.

By identifying the five-day window of fertility, you can maximize your chances of getting pregnant.

This window includes the day of ovulation and the four days leading up to it, during which the sperm can survive inside the fallopian tube.

Finding Your Fertile Window

1. Get to know your body

Learn how your body changes when ovulation approaches. A few days before ovulation, the vaginal mucus changes and this can provide an early and useful cue that ovulation is approaching.

Did You Know?

1. At ovulation, an egg is released from the ovary.

2. If there is sperm present, there is a good chance it will be fertilized and grow into a baby.

3. Conception is only possible from about five days before ovulation through to the day of ovulation.

4. These six days are the 'fertile window' in a woman's cycle

5. The fertile window varies depending on the length of a woman's cycle

6. The lifespan of sperm is five days and the lifespan of the egg is 24 hours

7. Conception is increased if sex occurs in the three days leading up to and including ovulation.

8. The time from ovulation to the next period is approximately 14 days, irrespective of cycle length, but the time before ovulation varies between women.

9. Having sex six or more days before ovulation, the chance of becoming pregnant is highly unlikely

10. Having sex in the three days leading up to and including ovulation, there is a 27-33% chance of becoming pregnant.

11. 12 - 24 hours after ovulation, a woman is no longer able to get pregnant during that cycle.

How Can I Get Some Help?

Your doctor will be your best source of information. There are also over-the-counter ovulation predictor kits which are available at your local pharmacy or supermarket.

The recommended way to use these tests is to start testing your urine sample a few days before you think you will be ovulating.

From here you can generally expect to ovulate 24 - 36 hours after the test turns positive.

What if You Find this All too Consuming?

Then keep it simple by having sex every 2-3 days and that way you will ensure you have sex at some point within the 'window of opportunity.'

Trying to Conceive

No one can tell you what it's like to have your first baby. And no one can tell you what that journey before getting pregnant will be like either.

So, I want to help you when you are trying to conceive to ensure your body is ready for your greatest challenge - pregnancy!

It is the big unknown, which for those who like to have all the ducks lined up, can be unsettling.

But what you can do, is to give yourself the best chance at falling pregnant.

And that chance involves optimising your health, so that you are not just ready to become pregnant and bring new life into the world, but you are getting yourself ready to be the healthiest, happiest woman now and well into motherhood.

You see, we are our own worst enemy.

We create stress for ourselves that doesn't need to exist.

When it comes to conceiving, stress be your biggest obstacle.

And when you start labelling that something might be ‘wrong’ with you or your partner, that level of stress and the uncertainty of whether you will ever have a baby, can sky rocket.

There is nothing wrong with you. And your body is amazing.

You see, just like giving birth, your body is smarter than you think. It’s a natural protector and if given the space to feel safe and at ease, your body will do wonderful things through the power of hormones.

If surrounded by stress hormones and this false sense of ‘danger’ then your body will not cooperate with what you are wanting, whether it is now in the planning stages or during pregnancy, birth or postpartum.

That is a very simplified answer to, what sometimes is a very complex situation and of course, every woman and every situation is different.

The reason I have designed our new Planning for Pregnancy program is to help women prepare and ideally optimise their chances of becoming pregnant.

The path to true wellness, and pregnancy, can be a fulfilling and empowering journey.

And that's my goal.

To help as many women, not only in their journey of planning to become pregnant, but throughout the entire pregnancy, birth and motherhood journey.

Once you empower this, once you become connected with this, you will never turn back.

Not only will you have less stress and more energy, your mind and body will feel reunited and once again communicate in a way that is seamless and effortless.

Prepare Your Body

Your body is about to go through a lot of changes in pregnancy, and you are making the right step now to help reduce unnecessary aches and pains through each trimester.

Having a positive mindset is where it all begins, and my guided meditation and discussions will help you with this.

My Fertility Yoga.

Strengthen your body the right way with my specifically designed workouts.

Are You.....

1. Working out regularly, but not achieving your goals?
2. Wanting specific exercises to prepare for pregnancy?
3. Tired of the same old gym exercise programs?
4. Physically preparing your body after birth?
5. Wanting to workout at home?
6. Trying to lose weight but are failing to achieve your goal?
7. Wanting to boost nutrient stores for You and Baby?
8. Very busy and want flexible workouts?

I have been through it all myself, and I attribute these practices to helping me have a great pregnancy, incredible birth and quicker recovery postpartum.

Not only is my body strong and mobile from all of this, my mind is so much stronger than it's ever been before.

We as women are incredible and this gift of brining life into the world is certainly one to be enjoyed.

I welcome you to start the journey with me to help give yourself the best start to what will be, the most incredible journey of your life.