How to Predict Ovulation Signs, Tools & What You Need to Know

Want to increase your chances of getting pregnant? Understanding when you ovulate is key.

In this episode of the What to Expect Podcast, we break down how to track and predict ovulation using proven methods like basal body temperature (BBT) charting and ovulation predictor kits (OPKs). We also explain common ovulation signs from changes in cervical mucus to ovulation pain (mittelschmerz) and why timing is everything when trying to conceive.

🎯 In This Episode:

- How to use ovulation predictor kits (and which ones work best)
- What basal body temperature tells you about ovulation
- The role of cervical mucus and other ovulation signs
- What is mittelschmerz and how to recognize it
- Reasons for late ovulation and how to handle it
- Can you get a positive OPK while pregnant?
- Is breastfeeding a reliable birth control method?

If you're trying to conceive or just want to understand your cycle better, this video is packed with practical and science-backed advice.

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