Wanting a child: What you can do now to make it work later
Why preparing for a baby doesn't have to start with stress
You don't (yet) think about pregnancy every day – but you want to be prepared when the desire for a child becomes strong? Then now is the perfect time to get to know your body better. In this article, you'll learn why understanding your cycle is key to your future desire to have children – and how you can prepare without any pressure.
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The decision to become pregnant is rarely made in a single day.
Often it all begins much more quietly – with a thought, a hunch, or a "maybe someday." For many women, the desire for a child isn't a concrete goal , but a quiet wish that slowly creeps into everyday life . Precisely because it doesn't become reality overnight, the need for clarity and preparation grows.
Because what if the perfect moment suddenly arrives – but your body isn't ready yet?
This is where the real preparation begins.
Not with the first positive test. But long before : with the desire to understand one's own cycle. And thus, to distinguish between fertile and infertile phases . Without hormones, without stress, without chance. But consciously, planned – and supported .
This is exactly where the symptothermal method comes in – it combines basal body temperature with other bodily symptoms – such as cervical mucus – to precisely determine the fertile days.
Cycle knowledge – For more clarity today when trying to conceive tomorrow
Anyone planning to become pregnant – whether in a few months or sometime in the future – cannot avoid one topic: their own menstrual cycle .
Because fertility isn't a matter of chance . And perfect timing only works if you know how your body works. When does ovulation begin? How does cervical mucus change? What does an irregular period mean?
These questions cannot be answered intuitively – they require patience, observation, and a little practice . But that's precisely why starting early is worthwhile .
With each cycle, knowledge grows . With each measurement, more certainty develops. And with the right support, complex biology becomes a clear foundation for everything that lies ahead.
Learn to read your cycle – How your body shows fertile days
No body writes "ovulation" on a calendar – but it sends signals . Every day. The symptothermal method helps you interpret these signals. It looks at two things: your basal body temperature in the morning and your cervical mucus . It might sound technical at first – but it's purely about observing your body . The interplay of these two values shows when your fertile days begin, how long they last – and when your body ovulated.
Many apps only roughly estimate these time periods based on average values.
The Ovy app takes a different approach. Its algorithm is based on the symptothermal method, using real data from your cycle – making the symptothermal method digitally applicable. This way, fertility isn't guessed, but understood.
The Ovy app was developed with gynecologists and helps you plan or avoid pregnancy .
The Ovy app for those trying to conceive: Plan naturally, live freely.
Cycle tracking may sound complicated to many at first – but thanks to smart tools it is surprisingly practical for everyday use .
Here's how it works with the Ovy app:
- Measure your basal body temperature in the morning after waking up – this can take up to three Minutes.
- The Ovy Bluetooth thermometer automatically transmits the data to the app .
- Additionally, you enter the quality of the cervical mucus – that's it.
- The Ovy app analyzes both values and clearly shows you when your fertile days begin and end.
This makes cycle knowledge routine – whether for natural contraception or as preparation for those wishing to have children .
What makes the Ovy app special for those trying to conceive
Knowing your own body allows you to make conscious decisions . The Ovy app supports you in this – hormone-free, suitable for everyday life, and data-driven .
Especially in the time before you want to have children , it helps you to understand your body better.
Here's what's inside:
- Symptomothermal method : scientifically sound, hormone-free, clinically proven
- Ovy Bluetooth Thermometer with automatic data transfer
- Daily determination of fertile and infertile days
- Well-founded predictions based on your basal body temperature and the quality of your cervical mucus.
- The Ovy app is a certified medical device according to the EU Medical Device Regulation (MDR) for contraception and pregnancy planning.
Start tracking now – for you and your desire to have children
Perhaps you're planning a pregnancy – not today, but soon . The Ovy app helps you get to know your body and plan accordingly .
Secure your Ovy Bluetooth Thermometer now and get started!
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Note: The Ovy app is a certified medical device for hormone-free contraception. It is used to determine fertile and infertile days on a daily basis. Its use requires regular and correct use of the thermometer.
Sources & further reading:
- Frank-Herrmann P, Heil J, Gnoth C, Toledo E, Baur S, Pyper C, Jenetzky E, Strowitzki T, Freundl G. The effectiveness of a fertility awareness based method to avoid pregnancy in relation to a couple's sexual behavior during the fertile time: a prospective longitudinal study. Hum Reprod. 2007 May;22(5):1310–9.
- Freundl G, Frank-Herrmann P, Brown S, Blackwell L. A new method to detect significant basal body temperature changes during a woman's menstrual cycle. Eur J Contracept Reprod Health Care. 2014 Oct;19(5):392–400.
- American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG). FAQ024: Fertility Awareness-Based Methods of Family Planning. 2015.
- Charkoudian N, Stachenfeld N. Sex hormone effects on autonomic mechanisms of thermoregulation in humans. Auton Neurosci. 2016 Apr;196:75-80.