I maybe being stupid here but what exactly is basal temperature and how do you measure it? Is this a special thermometer that I need to buy, what does one look like? I keep reading about his being the best way to time fertility.
2007-02-27 08:13:20 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Trying to Conceive
Your basal body temperature is your temperature first thing in the morning (after at least 3 hours sleep and 8 or so hours after the last meal). It is usually the lowest temp of the day but can be used to confirm (but not predict) ovulation.
A basal thermometer is MUCH more accurate than a regular thermometer. For use in fertility awareness, ONLY a basal thermometer should be used. The digital ones are now accurate to the 1/100th of a degree.
They are fairly inexpensive (less than $15) and generally last a long time.
I highly recommend charting your fertility signs. Your chart can tell you when you are fertile, when you are not, when you are ovulating, when to expect your next period, and when to suspect pregnancy. Your chart can also tell you if there are issues delaying conception or causing difficulty w/ carrying a pregnancy and if there are serious issues which need a doc's attention.
Some good sources for charting your fertility signs: Fertilityfriend.com (free software as well as a pay-for version and on-line charting turorial); ovusoft.com (discussion boards for many fertility related issues, much info on fertility after the pill, and a very good software for purchase). The books Taking Charge of Your Fertility (associated w/ the the ovusoft website and software), The Art of Natural Family Planning, and Garden of Fertility
2007-02-27 08:21:25 · answer #1 · answered by Kari 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You can find a basal thermometer around the pregnancy tests at most stores for about $10-$15 Most women register 96 to 98 degrees before ovulation and 97 to 99 degrees after ovulation. o create an accurate chart, you need to take your temperature as soon as you wake up and at approximately the same time each morning. You must take your temperature before you get out of bed, talk, eat, drink, have sex, or smoke in order to get an accurate reading. The basal thermometer should be inserted for a full five minutes, and the reading should be recorded within one-tenth of a degree.
2016-02-13 15:13:26 · answer #2 · answered by new 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, a special thermometer is required to use this method accurately.
Here, this website explains what it is and how to use it the best.
http://www.babyhopes.com/articles/basal-body-temperature-charting.html
It also offers downloads of a BBT chart,etc. It can answer any question you have and is a reputable source.
2007-02-27 08:35:47 · answer #3 · answered by Amanda 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
basal temperature (body temperature in the morning before rising or moving about or eating anything)
yes it is a certain type of thermomiter you need to use and these are readily available from most high street chemists such as boots etc..but if you want to save your money on packaging you can buy exactly the same from ebay for just £4.99 with a few starter charts.I got mine from there its a digital one and does the job i need it for.
2007-02-27 19:44:11 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes it takes a special thermometer. Instead of a regular one that reads your temperature like 98.6 it reads it like 98.62...it's more accurate and it predicts your ovulation by a slight spike in your temperature, it can be anywhere from .4 higher to a whole degree.
2007-02-27 08:19:53 · answer #5 · answered by *<dEzI>* 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Good question! Just about to ask the same thing :)
2007-02-27 23:32:56 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
i really dont know for sure but i think it's your tempature that youmeasure with a normal thermometer. but not for sure!! but i think so!!
2007-02-27 08:19:34 · answer #7 · answered by terri k 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋