Chicago, IL
A 34-year-old female asked:
When is it the best time to try and have a baby and can u be pregnant while u are on your period?
1 doctor answer • 2 doctors weighed in

Dr. John Weeksanswered
Family Medicine 46 years experience
Mid cycle: If you have regular menstrual cycles, the time you are most likely to get pregnant is 2 weeks before you expect your next period to start. This is normally when you ovulate. Several days around ovulation is the time most likely to conceive. Good luck!
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Last updated Mar 13, 2014
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