| Summary Observe the pattern of fertility and infertility recorded in the Circular Diagram. Note the commencement of the fertile phase. When change occurs wait until a slippery sensation begins. Intercourse over the days of the slippery sensation gives the best chance of conception. |
| Guidelines Aim to have intercourse two or three times during the days of the Basic Infertile Pattern - use alternate evenings to enable the woman to identify the change which indicates approaching ovulation. It is then important to wait until the mucus develops a slippery quality, this enables the seminal fluid and sperm count to reach an optimal level near the time of ovulation. Some women have a poor mucus secretion and may not see any mucus. The development of a soft, moist, swollen vulva may be her only sign of fertility. Intercourse at this time often succeeds in achieving pregnancy. It may be simply a matter of recognizing the optimal time in the menstrual cycle for the couple to achieve a pregnancy. Then again there may be some contributing factors, for both the male and the female which are causing difficulty in achieving a pregnancy. Accredited Billings Ovulation Method teachers are available to assist couples wishing to achieve a pregnancy. Contact a teaching Centre in your area, or direct your inquiry to our online address (see Teaching Centres Around the World for other addresses). |