Having a baby is a big deal, whether it's your first or your seventh. The health and upbringing of a baby depend on how ready the mother is to handle this sensitive situation. We can read about or watch videos of childbirth, but what really counts is what we do ourselves.
The first step is to learn about how a woman's body works and how it changes during different stages of labour. One of these times is ovulation, when an egg or ovum is released from the ovaries. If this ovum meets sperm as it travels down the fallopian tube, a baby is born. Even though it sounds easy, ovulation is caused by the way glands and hormones work together. This could be why some women can't have children. The Hypothalamus is the gland that controls ovulation. It does this by sending hormones to the pituitary gland, which is known as the master gland of the endocrine system. The pituitary gland then makes luteinizing hormone (LH) and follicle stimulating hormone (FSH). When the amount of LH is high, ovulation happens within two days. The cycle keeps going when mature follicles release ovum into the peritoneal cavity, which then travels through the fallopian tube to the uterus. If the egg does not meet a sperm within 24 hours, it will die.
Every month until menopause or a break for birth or pregnancy, ovulation happens about two weeks before the start of your period. Some changes happen to the mucus in the cervix, making it slippery and slimy. This is often accompanied by general or localised pain. Women who use natural family planning methods may have a menstrual cycle that is 24 to 35 days late or different, or they may get a mild fever. This makes them think that pain and changes in the body during ovulation are signs of menstruation. Instead of guessing, women should use kits on the market, blood tests, or an ultrasound to confirm that they have ovulated. Once you know for sure, it's best to take steps to avoid bleeding or a miscarriage. Nature meant for us to enjoy motherhood, and we should welcome it in all of its stages.
