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Temperature Method (Basal Body):

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The temperature method, also known as Basal Body Temperature ---BBT method, is a natural way to avoid or achieve pregnancy.

First you will need to by a BBT thermometer. These thermometers measure the smallest degree of change in temperature. The regular thermometers used for taking temperature will not work because you have to see how the temperature is changing in tenths of a degree (like 97.4, 98.5, 99.2) not by a full point (like 97, 98, 99). 

Instructions for using the basal body thermometer:

  1. Take temperature orally (by mouth) the same time every day.
  2. Do not eat, drink, or smoke before taking your temperature.
  3. After getting out of bed or while still laying in bed, is the best time to take your temperature.
  4. Chart the results. After you take your temperature, put a dot on the BBT chart that came with your thermometer. If one did not come with it, use this one.
  5. You will note that your ovulation time will be between the sharp drop and quick rise in temperature. Some say that ovulation is at the point when it drops and some say it is at the point when it is rising.

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