To increase the chances of a successful pregnancy, gynecologists recommend charting and monitoring your fertility cycle.

The Basal Body Temperature & Cervical Mucus Chart below uses 2 methods – BBT and mucus methods – to help you track your fertile days during the monthly cycle.

Getting Started:

1. Click to download and print out the chart in your preferred temperature unit and document format below.
2. Chart your waking basal body temperature, mucus and other indicators daily. Not sure how to interpret your chart? Read our guide to predicting ovulation.

Taking Your BBT:
Take your BBT first thing in the morning, preferrably the same time everyday. Use a BBT thermometer for the most accurate readings. You can take the temperature vaginally, orally or anally – just do it consistently.

Several factors such as stress, alcohol consumption, poor sleep and illness can also affect your basal body temperature. If you are unsure, make a note about that under the Comments column.