For the best odds of a pregnancy occurring sex needs to occur during the ‘fertile window’ of the menstrual cycle.  The fertile window refers to the period of time up to 6 days before when the egg is released from the ovary (ovulation).  Having sex during this time and particularly in the three days before ovulation and on the day of ovulation increases the likelihood that a pregnancy will occur. To calculate the day when ovulation occurs however can be tricky as ovulation occurs 14 days before a period starts and requires knowledge of your cycle. Many women find it […]