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Is it possible to get pregnant when having intercourse the day prior to your official ovulation day and the day after ? we are trying to have a second child and we had intercourse on april 2nd , april 4th and april 6th .my actual ovualtion day is on the a

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Sure. : Sure. Sperm can live in your body for four to seven days (or even longer). So even if you don't have sex at the exact time of ovulation, there can still be viable, motile sperm that could fertilize the egg.

Answered 11/15/2016

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Dr. Khurram Rehman answered

Specializes in Fertility Medicine

Dr : Dr fowler's info is good. Sperm can live at least 3 days in a woman's body, maybe up to 5 days or longer. You should be fine if you have intercourse 2-3 times a week when not on your period. Having intercourse before you ovulate is probably also good, as sperm are 'ready and waiting' when you release an egg. So your timing for this month looks great. Best wishes for a healthy second pregnancy.

Answered 10/4/2016

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