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For our Ovulation Calculator to be the most accurate and useful, you'll need to keep track of the dates of your recent menstrual periods.

Your cycle length is the number of days between the first day of bleeding of one period, and the first day of bleeding of the next. This can vary from 23 to 35 days, and 28 days is about average. If you have irregular menstrual cycles, calculating your ovulation date can be more difficult, but we suggest going by your shortest period date to ensure you don’t miss your ovulation date. Ovulation urine tests can give you some idea of your fertility window, or you might find further advice from your GP or fertility specialist useful.

How we calculate your fertile days

The Ovulation Calculator estimates when you'll ovulate by counting back 14 days from the day you expect your next period. (If your cycle is 28 days long, your next period should start 28 days from the first day of your last period.)

Your fertile window includes the day you ovulate and the five days before, but keep in mind that you're much more likely to get pregnant during the last three days of this time frame.

for your understanding Ovulation Calculator

Usual cycle length : 28 Days

First day of your last period : 01/01/2022

Your fertile windows would be : 6 February – 11 February, if you continue to have regular cycles.

Your fertile window after that will be: 6 March – 11 March

Please note: If the first day of your period or your cycle length changes, you will need to recalculate

Conception

Definition of Conception & Meaning

The definition of conception is the process of becoming pregnant or the origin of anything.

What is conception mean in pregnancy?

The moment of conception is when the woman’s ovum (egg) is fertilised by the man’s sperm. when a sperm cell from a fertile man swims up through the vagina and into the uterus of a woman and joins with the woman's egg cell.

Stages of pregnancy

The Three Stages of Pregnancy - (1st, 2nd, and 3rd Trimester)

First Trimester

Conception to about the 12th week of pregnancy marks the first trimester.

The early changes that signify pregnancy become present in the first trimester. A missed period may be the first sign that fertilization and implantation have occurred, ovulation has ceased, and you are pregnant. Other changes will also occur.

signs of early pregnancy in many women include symptoms like

Extreme fatigue
Tender, swollen breasts. Nipples may protrude.
Nausea with or without throwing up (morning sickness)
Cravings or aversion to certain foods
Mood swings
Constipation Weight gain

The end of the first trimester is at about week 12 - baby's development

The nerves and muscles begin to work together. Your baby can make a fist.
The external sex organs show if your baby is a boy or girl.
Eyelids close to protect the developing eyes. They will not open again until week 28.
Head growth has slowed, and your baby is about 3 inches long, and weighs almost an ounce.

Second Trimester

Second trimester: Week 13 – Week 28

Once you enter the second trimester you may find it easier than the first. Your nausea (morning sickness) and fatigue may lessen or go away completely, and you will also notice more changes to your body. That baby bump will start to show as your abdomen expands with the growing baby.

End of Week 28

Your baby now weighs about 1 kg (1,000 g) or 2 lb 2oz (two pounds, two ounces) and measures about 25 cm (10 inches) from crown to rump. The crown-to-toe length is around 37 cm. The growing body has caught up with the large head and the baby now seems more in proportion.

Your baby has a regular sleep cycle.

If your baby is a boy, his testicles begin to descend into the scrotum. If your baby is a girl, her uterus and ovaries are in place, and a lifetime supply of eggs has formed in the ovaries.

Third Trimester

Third Trimester: Week 29 – Week 40 (birth)

The third trimester is the final stage of pregnancy. Discomforts that started in the second trimester will likely continue, The baby spends most of its time asleep. Its movements are strong and coordinated. It has probably assumed the head down position by now, in preparation for birth. You may find you have difficulty breathing and have to urinate more frequently, this is normal and once you give birth these problems should go away.

Third Trimester: Changes as the Due Date Approaches

Other changes are happening in your body during the third trimester that you can't see. As your due date approaches, your cervix becomes thinner and softer in a process called effacement that helps the cervix open during childbirth.

The baby is around 51 cm in length and ready to be born. It is unknown exactly what causes the onset of labour. It is most likely a combination of physical, hormonal and emotional factors between the mother and baby.

Average birth weight is between 6 pounds 2 ounces to 9 pounds 2 ounces and average length is 19 to 21 inches long, but healthy babies come in many different weights and sizes.

Before you can take care of your new baby, you need to take care of yourself and your unborn child. There’s a lot of advice out there. Much of it is common sense, but some things – like avoiding cat litter – might be news. Your first tip: As soon as you suspect you’re pregnant, see your doctor and visit Pregnancy and Childbirth

Tips to relax in pregnancy

Take a prenatal vitamin
Exercise regularly
Educate yourself
Change your chores (avoid harsh or toxic cleaners, heavy lifting)
Track your weight gain (normal weight gain is 25-35 pounds)
Get comfortable footwear
Eat folate-rich foods (lentils, asparagus, oranges, fortified cereals)
Eat calcium-rich foods (dairy, canned fish, soy)
Eat more fish (except those high in mercury )
Eat foods with fiber
Don’t eat soft cheeses (unpasteurized styles like Brie and feta may contain bacteria that can cause fever, miscarriage or pregnancy complications)

Eat your veggies
Eat five or six well-balanced meals each day
But don’t overeat.
You only need 300-500 additional calories per day. Keep a food diary.

Limit caffeine
Drink plenty of fluids (six 8-ounce glasses of water per day)
During the prenancy - Don’t drink alcohol
Fly smart (avoid air travel if possible early and late in pregnancy)
Avoid changing cat litter (to reduce risk of toxoplasmosis)

Know when to call your doctor with concerns
Don’t smoke; avoid secondhand smoke
Get enough sleep
Wear your seatbelt in car driving
Don’t take over-the-counter medications or herbal remedies without medical consultation

Tour birth facilities
Practice relaxation techniques daily (yoga, stretching, deep breathing, massage)
Don’t overmedicate
Exercise, but don’t overdo it
Stretch before bed to avoid leg cramps

Have a lot of green fresh vegetables and fruits. Stay hydrated by having plenty of fluids and water. Avoid processed and other fatty foods to maintain a healthy weight, as much weight gain can interfere with the chances of having a normal delivery.