Knowing your cycle is the first step to understanding your fertility. When you learn how ovulation works, you can plan, prepare, and make informed decisions about conception with greater clarity. What You Should Know: ✅ Menstrual Cycle Explained: Typically lasting 28–32 days, guided by hormonal changes that prepare your body for pregnancy. ✅ Ovulation: Your Fertile Window: Usually around the middle of your cycle, when an egg is released and chances of conception are highest. ✅ Spotting Fertile S

To understand ovulation, first, we need to understand the menstrual cycle! Ovulation occurs when one of your ovaries releases a mature ‘egg’ from one of its follicles as the levels of oestrogen and luteinising hormone (LH) in your body peak. The egg then travels through the fallopian tube, where it can be fertilised by sperm. Animation by @design_cells 💕 | My Expert Midwife

What are common signs of ovulation? 🤔 - Your basal or resting body temperature falls slightly, then rises again. - Your cervical mucus becomes clearer and thinner with a slippery consistency, like egg whites. - Tender breasts - Bloating - Cramps You can track ovulation through period tracking apps or hormone kits! Knowing when you ovulate is important when trying to conceive. Most women have a 28-day menstrual cycle which means you have about 6 days each month when you can get pregnant! This in