How to Use an Ovulation Calendar When you decide you're ready to start a family, you naturally want to conceive as soon as possible so that you and your partner can get started on making your dreams come true. While some women are content to just let things happen when and if they will, other women would prefer to maximize their chances of getting the show on the road sooner rather than later. An ovulation calendar can be an excellent way of getting to understand your most fertile days to help you maximize your chances of conceiving as soon as possible. Begin by understanding your cycle Many women know the basics of how their monthly cycle works, but they don't really pay much attention to the specifics surrounding ovulation until they're looking to conceive. If you're like most women, you ovulate about halfway through your cycle. The halfway-point is about one week after the end of your period, about the 14th day in. However, it's important to note that not every woman's body is exactly the same. Some women ovulate a little sooner than that, while others ovulate later. Plus, any woman on a given month can wind up a few days off schedule. Pinpoint your most fertile days with your ovulation calendar Once you understand the basics of your cycle, you'll be able to better understand how a fertility calendar works. While you may very well know to the day when you actually ovulate, an ovulation calendar can help