Conception Myths

Does position affect conception myth

Does position affect conception myth

The short answer No specific intercourse position has been proven to improve the chance of conception. Medical and consumer fertility sources consistently state that there is no reliable evidence that missionary, rear-entry, side-lying, or any other position guarantees pregnancy or increases pregnancy rates in a clinically meaningful way. Pregnancy can occur in almost any position […]

Can you get pregnant without ovulation myth

Can you get pregnant without ovulation myth

Why ovulation is necessary for natural pregnancy Ovulation is the release of a mature oocyte, commonly called an egg, from the ovary. For natural conception to occur, sperm must encounter that egg in the reproductive tract and fertilize it. Without ovulation, there is no egg available, so fertilization cannot happen in that cycle. This is […]

Do workouts cause preterm labor

Do workouts cause preterm labor

What the research actually shows The strongest summary of the evidence is reassuring. A systematic review and meta-analysis found that in normal-weight women with singleton, uncomplicated pregnancies, aerobic exercise for about 35 to 90 minutes, 3 to 4 times per week was not associated with an increased risk of preterm birth or shorter gestation. In […]

Can you get pregnant during your period myth

Can you get pregnant during your period myth

Why the myth survives It is easy to see why people assume menstruation and pregnancy cannot overlap: bleeding usually marks the start of a new cycle, and ovulation tends to happen later. But the menstrual cycle is variable, and the timing of its phases is not identical from one person to another or even from […]