You may not have done any biology since you left school, but now's the time to really find out about how your body works.

When thinking about having a baby a good starting point is to understand the mechanics or biology involved.

By knowing some simple biology, you are more likely to make love at the optimum time and thus increase your chance of conceiving quickly. There are other benefits too, as if you are aware of what is going on inside you, and you know the medical terms, it can make a visit to the doctor, midwife or practice nurse seem less daunting.