Table to get pregnant: what it is and how to make yours

It’s really cool when a woman and man decide together that it’s time to have a child. From there, it is normal for the couple to start taking all possible measures to make that dream come true.

Of course, a woman does not get pregnant “from one moment to the next” and, in some cases, the great challenge is exactly to control anxiety during this “waiting time”. Therefore, many couples end up researching measures that can be taken to make pregnancy occur faster. But are there really ways to do that?

Alessandra Bedin, a gynecologist at Hospital Israelita Albert Einstein, explains that the chance of pregnancy for a perfectly normal couple is approximately 20% each month. “There are some measures that a woman can take so that she can get pregnant ‘soon’, but it is worth noting that they do not offer a 100% guarantee, of course. However, do not get up right after sexual intercourse; not bathe afterwards; putting a pillow under the pelvis to keep it slightly elevated are some ‘tips,’” she points out.

The gynecologist adds that keeping the gynecological routine up to date; follow a good diet that contains, among other nutrients, vitamins (folic acid) or even bet on supplementation to strengthen folic acid; stop smoking; adjust, together with the doctor, the use of prohibited medications; suspending the use of illicit drugs and alcoholic beverages are also fundamental measures.

In an attempt to generate a baby, many women also rely on the help of the so-called “table to get pregnant”. This fertility table serves as an ovulation calculator, as it indicates the period in which a woman is ovulating and, consequently, is more likely to become pregnant.

But, it is true that this subject is still quite confusing for some women. This is exactly why you can find below information about the table to get pregnant and more guidelines from gynecologist Alessandra Bedin.

What is the pregnancy chart?

Alessandra Bedin explains that the pregnancy chart is really effective. “But the relationship can’t just be restricted to the fertile period, since it’s bad for the couple, in addition to running the risk of a slight variation in the cycle and ending up ovulating outside the ‘correct’ days”, she says.

The gynecologist highlights that, if the woman has very regular cycles, there is a rule to set up the table. “You have to take 3 cycles and average the duration (example: 28-29-30 days; average 29 days). Subtract 14 from this average (in this case 15). This is the day of probable ovulation. Since there is a small normal variation, the fertile period is 4 days before until 4 days after (in this case, between the 11th and 19th day), always from the 1st day of menstruation ”, she explains. Check the example in the table:

As you can see, if your cycle is regular, setting up the table is very simple! But it is worth mentioning that it is always interesting to talk to your gynecologist as soon as you decide to get pregnant, so that he/she gives you all the necessary guidelines on the subject. We provide a Microsoft Word file so you can print and fill in your own table at home.

Apps that can help in trying to get pregnant

Nowadays, technology can be a great ally! Did you know that there are mobile apps that can help a woman who wants to get pregnant?

android

A good example is the “My Ovulation Calculator” application, developed for Android. According to the description, “it is a simple and easy-to-use application to calculate the time of ovulation and determine the fertile period.

By simply recording the first day of your last menstrual period and the average number of days in your menstrual cycle, your ovulation date and fertile period will be shown. Having intimacy during the fertile period increases the chances of getting pregnant significantly. The app also shows the expected date of delivery if you become pregnant at that time.”

iOS

“Ovulation Calendar” is a free app developed for Apple iOS and compatible with iPhone, iPad and iPod touch. According to the description, it helps to determine the fertile days of the month, “so a woman can get pregnant or even avoid pregnancy.”

Windows Phone

The “LoveCycles” app for Windows Phone has a free version (slightly less complete) and a paid version. According to the description, it offers interesting features for controlling the menstrual cycle and helping with conception or contraception.

The app has some extra features in addition to the little table: “menstrual cycle calendar in intuitive color codes; automatic and accurate prediction of fertility; adjust cycle length and menstrual flow; password protection; easy entry to previous cycles; forecast for the beginning of the cycle in the following months; options for recording love, weight and temperature; charts for weight and temperature; view statistics and history; set reminders; automatic pause mode; Live Tile showing expected start date”.

But it is worth remembering that these are just some of the application options. You just need to look for one that meets your needs well and is developed for your type of device.

Can anxiety get in the way?

As already mentioned, it is often difficult for the couple (and especially for the woman) to avoid/control the anxiety that usually arises due to the desire to get pregnant.

However, it is necessary to understand that such anxiety can get in the way and a lot in the woman’s attempt to get pregnant. “What regulates the menstrual cycle is an area of ​​the brain called the hypothalamus. It sends information to the pituitary gland, which regulates the ovaries for ovulation. But the hypothalamus is also related to the limbic system, which is exactly the origin and control of emotions. In other words, it deregulated emotion, deregulated ovulation stimulus and, without adequate ovulation, the woman does not get pregnant”, highlights Alessandra Bedin.

That way, here’s the tip: some measures can be taken by the couple so that the attempt to get pregnant “soon works”. Of course, it is essential that the woman always talks to her gynecologist about all the possibilities and also tries to control her emotions as much as possible, without wanting to “haste things”, so that everything goes as smoothly as possible.