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I and my husband have been planning for a baby for the past
7 months.I have noticed that my periods have become
irregular after we have started trying. I was never on any
birth control pills.Sometimes they come almost 45 days late
or in some months they come as early as 26 days when i do
not expect them at all.It is becoming difficult to track my
ovulation, sometimes i am not sure if it happens at all.I
am using a basal body temperature & ovulation kits . This
month, I did not even notice any egg-white like mucus & my
basal temperature was 98.08, highest& ovulation tests were
negative. Do u think there is some problem, that i am not
ovulating.what should i do ?..please help me....
Dugga,
Sometimes the stress of trying to conceive is all it takes to disrupt your cycle. It sounds like this may be the case. However, it's also possible that any number of other factors, including hormonal imbalance, fatigue, illness, or poor nutrition could be to blame.
The best course is to talk to your doctor and possibly have some bloodwork done to rule out any hormonal problems. If there is nothing wrong in that area, then stress is most likely to blame.
Best,
Catherine
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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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