For many, getting pregnant is all about timing everything just right — and this usually means tracking your menstrual cycle and determining when ovulation occurs. However, everyone’s menstrual phases aren’t always cut and dry. While a healthy menstrual cycle can range from 23 to 35 days, late ovulation is when ovulation takes place later on

Being at a healthy weight before pregnancy can boost the odds of a smooth pregnancy and fewer complications during labour and birth — as well as a healthy baby. It can also increase your chances of conceiving. In Canada, 25% of assigned females at birth of reproductive age are overweight, and another 19% are obese.