A common contraceptive used by a lot of women today is the birth control pill or also known as an oral contraceptive.
They are aware that they need to stop using the pill so they can become pregnant when they have made the decision they are prepared to have a child.
How long do they need to wait, after they have stopped using the pill, before attempting to conceive? This now becomes the question.
Even though it was never proven, doctors once felt a waiting period of two or three menstrual cycles was the acceptable time frame.
This was they believed there was a higher probability of having a miscarriage if you became pregnant sooner.
One of the advantages of the birth control pill is the amount of time it becomes ineffective after you quit using it.
In a matter of two to six weeks you could be ovulating again.
It may be a bit more difficult to determine when you did ovulate which will then make your due date less accurate.
Some women worry after they cease taking birth control pills, because they do not become pregnant immediately.
There is a possibility of becoming pregnant during every ovulation cycle; however healthy couples with no difficulties can take a long time to become pregnant.
So this could be a needless concern.
To assist in becoming as healthy as possible and to quit using a birth control pill, a talk with a midwife or your doctor is advised.
A pre-conception appointment is suggested when you have made the decision to become pregnant and have a child.