When you’re trying to get pregnant quickly, it pays to have options. We suggest all women use ovulation tests to predict their fertile days. We also recommend fertility charting to identify your peak days. Another option is the Maybe Baby Saliva Fertility Tester.
The Maybe Baby Saliva Fertility Tester is a mini-microscope that helps women identify fertile and infertile periods during their monthly cycle. It shows the link between oestrogen and salt levels in your saliva.
How Does It Work?
Maybe Baby’s optical block magnifies your saliva sample. By comparing the image in the microscope with those in the instructions, you can determine your hormone activity and whether you’re at a less or more fertile period.
Simply sample your saliva onto the mini microscope, let it dry, then check it in the viewfinder.
It’s that simple! You can use the same Maybe Baby tester day after day, cycle after cycle, until you get your good news.
Tips for Getting the Most Accurate Results
Getting precise readings from your Maybe Baby tester is key. Here’s how to nail it:
- Test first thing in the morning, before eating or drinking anything.
- Don’t brush your teeth beforehand – it can skew results.
- Place a small drop of saliva on the lens and let it dry completely (about 5 minutes).
- Check your results in good lighting.
- Be patient! It might take a cycle or two to get the hang of interpreting patterns.
- Compare your findings with other fertility signs like basal body temperature for a fuller picture.
- Keep a log of your results to spot trends over time.
Remember, practice makes perfect. You’ll be a pro in no time!
Why Should I Use the Maybe Baby Saliva Fertility Tester?
It’s fast: the Maybe Baby microscope requires only a five-minute interval for the saliva sample to dry. Once dry, view the sample through the lens to determine the result.
It’s clean and easy-to-use: “No messy urine tests” is the main advantage. There’s a slight learning curve with any fertility tester. We suggest you utilise the first cycle to master the art of interpretation.
It’s educational: By monitoring results every day, you learn about your own fertility patterns and the nuances of your cycle. Over time, you’ll be able to get a bird’s eye view of your cycle history. Monitor results daily, even when you’re not ovulating.
It’s good for women with irregular cycles: Unlike hit-and-miss LH surges (and the sheer volume of tests needed to pin-point an LH surge), the DONNA allows women with irregular cycles to focus on their oestrogen surge.
It’s accurate: 98% accuracy, proven in clinical trials. But that means following the directions (no eating, drinking, smoking or brushing teeth before taking a sample).
It’s an early ovulation detector: Tracks ovulation with up to 72 hours’ notice. This provides plenty of time to plan ahead your sexual behaviour.
It’s convenient and discreet: You can use your Maybe Baby anywhere, anytime, and everyone will think you’re just looking into a tube of lipstick.
It’s affordable: Compared with the amount of money spent on urine LH tests, the Maybe Baby is a very cost-effective way to predict fertility.
Maybe Baby Is Not Suitable For:
- Women in advanced menopause
- Those undertaking hormonal contraception (the pill) or hormonal therapy
- Women who have in the last two months been pregnant
- Anybody receiving fertility drugs, such as clomiphene citrate, should not use the device since these drugs cause an increase in hormone levels which will induce ferning images.
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This post first appeared in January 2020 and was last updated in July 2024
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