Getting pregnant: When to have sex

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If you're trying to conceive, plan to have intercourse during your fertile window. This is the short period of time each month when pregnancy is possible, and it's determined by the day that you ovulate. Watch to learn more about predicting ovulation and when to have sex to get pregnant.

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