Because quinoa is typically consumed in the same way as the cereal grasses (wheat, oats, barley, and rye), we group it together with those foods on our website. However, quinoa is not a cereal grass at all, but rather a member of the same food family that contains spinach, Swiss chard, and beets.
Tracking Your Most Fertile Days. Generally, the highest chance of pregnancy is when sex happens1-2 days before ovulation. If you have a regular 28-day cycle, count back 14 days from when you expect your next period to start. Plan on having sex every other day around that time -- say, days 12 and 14.
Have sex during ovulation. Timing sexual intercourse for the right time during ovulation can increase your chances of getting pregnant. The optimal time is a few days before ovulation and the day of ovulation. Sperm can live up to 72 hours so it is about a 3 day window. Do not overdo it.