There are only six days in a month when you can get pregnant, says Zita, “The 5 days before ovulation and the day of ovulation.” “Get to know your own cycle,” says Dr. Diane Farrar, research midwife at the Bradford Institute for Health Research. “It’s easier if you are on a 28 day cycle. If not, keep a diary so you know your optimum time.” Ovulation happens 14 days before you start your period. Once you’ve ovulated an egg is only viable for one day; so 24 hours after ovulation, you’ve missed your most fertile time. In fact, a ten year study found that having sex starting 6 days prior to ovulation is the most conducive to achieving conception. “There are lots of gadgets to help, such as tracker apps or ovulation predictor kits, says Siobhan Freegard from Netmums. “Or you can look for your body’s own signs.” Don’t make it a commando mission to get pregnant though, you need to stay relaxed. You partner might not be able to perform to order either. If timing and predictor testing is stressing you out, Zita says: “Stay relaxed and throw away your thermometer and charts.