Conception normally takes place 14 days after the first day of the last menstrual period. This may differ if you have an irregular cycle but you can do an ovulation test on your urine to find out. Your fertile period is singalled by the texture of your cervial mucus, which becomes clear, thin and slippery making it easier for the sperm to swim up through your cervix. Ovulation usually occurs 24 hours after this type of mucus is at it's most profuse.

Did You Know?

¾ of all couples who have unprotected intercourse will conceive within 9 months and 90% within 18 months.

Increasing Chances of Conception

• Try having intercourse during your most fertile period.
  
  
• Avoid love making for a couple of days before your fertile period to help build up to an optimum number of sperm.
  
  
• The 'missionary position' is thought by some to be most effective for conception, particularly if you lie down for half an hour after intercourse.
  
  
• Cut down on you intake of caffeine - there's some evidence to suggest that it can interfere with the ability of the embryo to implant in the wall of the uterus.