Fertile period

To become pregnant, it can be helpful to know when you are ovulating. Ovulation is also known as the release of an egg. If you have been keeping track of your menstrual cycle for a few months, you can calculate when you will ovulate. Typically, ovulation occurs 14 days before your next period starts. The 6 days leading up to ovulation are when you are most fertile, and most pregnancies occur during this time. Sperm can survive in the uterus for a few days, so it is sufficient to have sex every 2-3 days during this period.

You can use the calculator on our website and enter the first day of your last period. The calculator will provide all the important dates for a pregnancy, including the estimated ovulation date.

There are also various apps available to help you track changes in your body during your fertile period and keep track of when your period and ovulation will occur. Ovulation tests are also available to help you determine when you are ovulating.

How to recognize ovulation?

You may have more vaginal discharge that is thicker and more slippery than usual.
Your body temperature is slightly higher.
You may have a higher sex drive.
You may experience back pain or cramping in your abdomen.
Your breasts may be tender around this time.

Practical info

The office can be reached 24 hours a day on telephone number: 074-2421910. For delivery and other urgent matters, calls can be made at any time. For questions or to make an appointment, our assistants are available Monday through Thursday from 8:30 AM to 2:30 PM and Friday 12:00 PM. So for non-urgent matters it is most appreciated to call within these times. If we cannot be reached, we can always be called through the hospital in case of emergencies, telephone number: 088-708 78 78. We do consultations on alternating days and have an evening consultation every week in Delden, Boekelo, Beckum, Bentelo and Deurningen.