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Increase your chances of getting pregnant by determining when you are most fertile with Essential Baby's Ovulation Calculator.

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Our Ovulation Calculator provides approximate dates for predicting ovulation as there are several variables that can cause cycle irregularities.

To get a more accurate result, use the Ovulation Calculator in conjunction with Essential Baby's Basal Temperature Charts to calculate your luteal phase.

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Or, would you like to know your estimated due date? Click here for Essential Baby's Due Date Calculator.

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