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Hi, me and my boyfriend have been trying for a while now to have a kid (were both young so I know the chances are good)but nothing seems to be working. ANy advice that can help us? ALso, the day after my boyfriend and i had sex, he fingered me REALLY deep and when he pulled his fingers out they had some white goo on them that smelled sweet... can that be something to worry about if were trying to get pregnant? One more thing... I know woman dialate (didnt spell it right) when they give birth... how does that work?
(I wont be able to check my email right away so im going to look for it up here... if you can help me THANK YOU! :) )
Danielle,
First of all, how long have you been trying? About 90% of couples achieve pregnancy within 18 months when intercourse is well timed.
To maximize your chances of conception, make sure you have intercourse in the few days before ovulation, which usually occurs about 14 days before the start of your next cycle.
If you're not sure when you ovulate, then you can either use a home ovulation predictor test or chart your fertility signs.
More information on both of these can be found at fertilityfriend.com
The "goo" you're referring to was probably a mixture of semen and cervical mucus. Cervical mucus is a normal discharge that increases to an eggwhite consistency close to ovulation and is a sign that you're fertile.
To learn more about how the cervix dilates for birth, visit http://www.givingbirthnaturally.com/cervix-dilation.html
Best,
Catherine
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Answers by Expert:
Catherine Beier MS CBE
Expertise
I can provide evidence-based information and current research findings concerning childbirth and pregnancy. My specializations include natural childbirth, pregnancy and birth interventions, fetal positioning, labor induction, choosing a care provider, midwives, homebirth, unassisted birth, natural pain relief, medications in pregnancy and birth, informed consent, understanding the risks and benefits of childbirth choices, doulas, waterbirth, childbirth methods, childbirth education classes, cesarean section, and VBAC.
Experience
I have been a childbirth educator, mother, author, public speaker, researcher, and birth advocate for the past 9 years. I am also the author of Giving Birth Naturally, a site dedicated to natural childbirth and pregnancy information. I publish evidence-based articles on pregnancy, childbirth, newborn care, and post-partum care. I'm also a mother of three children, two daughters and one son all born naturally. To learn more about what normal birth looks like, view the natural childbirth video of my son being born at home unassisted.
Publications
My book, Birth Outside the Box, was published in 2007.
Education/Credentials
I hold a Master's degree in communication disorders with an emphasis in child development. I am also an independent childbirth educator.
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