Great Expectations Pregnancy

Answers from Pregnancy and Baby Experts.

  • Articles
    • Trying to Conceive
    • Pregnancy (general)
      • 1st Trimester
      • 2nd Trimester
      • 3rd Trimester
    • Symptoms
    • Labor and Delivery
    • Baby Gear
    • Parenting (general)
      • Toddler
      • Preschooler
  • About Sandy & Marcie
  • Book Titles
  • Contact

Can You Get Pregnant with One Ovary?

Marcie Jones Leave a Comment

Can women get pregnant with only one ovary?” Yes. When a woman has two ovaries, they usually take turns releasing the egg every month. If there’s just one ovary, it will take over producing estrogen and releasing an egg every month, as long as the remaining ovary and fallopian tube are healthy. If … [Read more…]

Filed Under: Trying to Conceive Tagged With: ovaries, ovulation

When Do You Ovulate?

Marcie Jones Leave a Comment

When does your ovulation period usually start and how long does ovulation take?” Ovulation is a 12 to 24-hour time frame when an egg is released from one of your two ovaries, travels down a fallopian tube and into your uterus, and either is fertilized, attaches to the lining of your uterus and … [Read more…]

Filed Under: Trying to Conceive Tagged With: menstrual cycle, ovulation

How Can I Improve my Chances of Conceiving?

Marcie Jones Leave a Comment

Could you please expand on the methods that help in increasing the chances of conceiving? Thanks!” One of the simplest methods to increase the odds of conceiving is to chart your cycles and watch your body’s signs to try figure out what day you’re most likely to be fertile, which is almost always … [Read more…]

Filed Under: Trying to Conceive Tagged With: ovulation, ovulation tests, opk, clomid, vaginal discharge

Could a Positive Ovulation Test Mean I’m Pregnant?

Marcie Jones 1 Comment

We tried to conceive in March. I won’t get my period for another few weeks. I just took an ovulation test and it was positive. Can I still be pregnant and ovulate?” You can’t ovulate during pregnancy, but ovulation predictor kits (OPKs) will show a positive result both while you’re ovulating and … [Read more…]

Filed Under: Trying to Conceive Tagged With: ovulation, ovulation tests, tests

Does ___ Mean You’re Pregnant?

Marcie Jones Leave a Comment

Being dizzy? … possibly, but low blood pressure or low blood sugar can do that too. Having cramps? … they can also be a sign of PMS, indigestion, or if mostly on one side, ovulation. Feeling disgusted or nauseated by smoke or food odors? Sensitive nipples? Yes, but PMS can also make … [Read more…]

Filed Under: Trying to Conceive, Symptoms, 1st Trimester Tagged With: ovulation, Am I Pregnant?

About The Authors

We're mothers and mom experts. As baby experts, we're here to answer your questions and to offer news and advice. Learn More

Follow Us on FacebookFollow Us on TwitterFollow Us on PinterestFollow Us on RSS

Articles by subject

  • Nutrition
  • Trying to Conceive
  • Easy-Not-Queasy Recipes
  • Fitness and Exercise
  • Pregnancy (general)
  • Symptoms
  • 1st Trimester
  • 2nd Trimester
  • 3rd Trimester
  • Labor and Delivery
  • Featured
  • Baby (General)
  • Baby Gear
  • Toddler
  • Preschooler
  • Parenting (general and dads)

Recent Comments

  • JosephCruts on What is ‘Adjusted Cycle Length’?
  • Baliqees on What Does ‘Unstable Lie’ Mean?
  • Monica Treacy on Swollen Ankles! What Can I Do?
  • Marcus Hilderbrand on Why Do Feet Swell During Pregnancy? What Can You Do?
  • M. N. Guptha on What Does ‘Unstable Lie’ Mean?

© 2019 Great Expectations Maternity. All Rights Reserved.

This site is not intended as a substitute for professional medical care. Visitors to this site should regularly consult a physician for all health-related problems and routine care during pregnancy, after birth, and for their children.