Unless a medical professional specifically warns against it, sex is fine during a pregnancy, as it poses no risk to the baby.

The older a woman is, the more abnormal ova they will have compared to healthy ova. When a woman reaches her mid thirties her chances of a miscarriage will rise by 16 percent, and by 44-46 years of age a woman’s chances of losing their child will have risen by 60 percent.

Egg quality declines significantly in the late 30s and early 40s.

Some of the most common side effects of pills are bleeding between periods (most often with progestin-only pills), breast tenderness nausea and vomiting. They usually clear up after two or three months.

Polyps can interfere with the function of the uterus and make it difficult for a woman to remain pregnant after conception. Surgical removal of the polyps can increase the chances for a woman to get pregnant.

To increase effectiveness during these months and every time you have a new partner, you should check the position of your cap before and after intercourse to make sure that it stays in place.