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| / | Ovulation: Day 6 |
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| 1st Day | Fertile Period: Days 3--9 | |
| / | Ovulation: Day 10 |
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| 1st Day | Fertile Period: Days 7--13 | |
| / | Ovulation: Day 14 |
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| 1st Day | Fertile Period: Days 11--17 | |
| / | Ovulation: Day 16 |
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| 1st Day | Fertile Period: Days 13--19 | |
| / | Ovulation: Day 20 | / |
| 1st Day | Fertile Period: Days 17--23 | |
| / | Ovulation: Day 26 | / |
| 1st Day | Fertile Period: Days 23--29 | |
| Ovulation is always 14 days before the ONSET of your period. |
| Formula: subtract 14 from the number of days in a cycle, from the last day: |
| If you add 3 days and subtract 3 days you will get the approximate fertile period |
| Remember: it is thought that sometimes sperm live as long as 10 days. |
| Source: Taking Charge of Your Fertility by Toni Weschler |
| http://www.obgyn.net/yw/articles/PatS_fertility_0799.htm |
| Understanding Your Most Fertile Times |
| http://www.childbirthsolutions.com/content/preconception/understanding/index.html |
| Basal Body Temperature |
| http://www.kidsdirect.net/babiesdirect_pregnancy_tools_basalsheets.htm |
| Fertility Charts |
| http://cycledaily.com/chart.pdf |
| More on Fertility Charting |
| Preconception Links |
| Preconception Resources |
| Preconception Books |
| http://cycledaily.com/chart.pdf |
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