The first couple of weeks after your last period are the golden time for fertilisation. Here's why
When menstruation ends, your eggs are still ripening in fluid-filled sacs called follicles, located in your ovaries. Hormones are released to help the follicles (each containing one egg) mature faster. Your body usually releases one egg a month, usually on day 14 of your cycle. This is known as ovulation.
You can start to help your body prepare for a healthy pregnancy by giving up habits like smoking or excessive drinking. Get plenty of rest and find ways to de-stress through exercise and hobbies you enjoy.
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This article was last reviewed on 28 Jun 2021
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