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.
Biological Effects of Ovulation. For women who have a 28 to 32 day menstrual cycle, ovulation will typically occur between days 11 and 21, according to the American Pregnancy Association. It is during this time that a preovulatory follicle will release a mature ovum to be fertilized in the oviduct.