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Infertility

Infertility is a challenge, but you don’t have to go through it alone. Our experts and editors are here with support and compassionate advice.

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7 affirmations to carry through infertility struggles

You are not alone in this season. These simple, steady affirmations can help you move through appointments, waiting, and tough conversations with more calm and self-compassion.

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3 “supermom” stories and the advice they offer to other moms

These three stories spotlight women who redefined what was possible for their families, and the practical wisdom they want every mom to have in her back pocket.

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5 key things to consider when using IVF

IVF asks a lot of you, emotionally, physically, and financially. A little planning goes a long way to help you feel informed and ready to advocate for your family-building path.

China develops pregnancy robot to support families facing infertility

Unlike an incubator that supports premature babies, this robot would replicate the entire gestational process from conception to delivery.

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New survey: 45% of women face infertility after an eating disorder

For many women, pregnancy is both joyful and vulnerable. While often framed as a glowing experience, the reality is more nuanced.

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President Trump signs executive order on IVF: What it means for families

While this executive order signals an increased focus on IVF accessibility, it does not directly change existing laws or require insurance companies to cover treatment.

Infertility journey

To everyone facing infertility this Christmas: I know the ache of ‘not this year’

As another holiday season comes and goes, I know how easy it is to begin to wonder if you're ever going to be called mom.

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I didn’t make my son, but I’m in awe that I get to call him mine

On the flip side, as an adoptive mama, I feel the sentiment of looking at my child in complete awe.

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IVF attrition: The journey from egg to embryo, explained

An expert dives into the IVF funnel and your chances of success.

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Does stress impact fertility?

The answer is likely unsurprising—but a naturopathic doctor shares what to do about it.

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Mom-to-be asks if it’s OK to uninvite SIL with infertility struggles from her baby shower 

“I feel bad for her, but she can’t keep bringing negativity to all of our celebrations,” she said.

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Former ‘Bachelor’ star says it’s okay to ‘hate pregnancy’—even if you’ve struggled with infertility

“It's okay if it’s really hard,” she wrote, “and you don’t have to pretend that it’s all perfect all the time.”

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Why we need National Infertility Awareness Week more than ever

Recent legislative decisions have demonstrated just how critical it is that we continue to raise awareness of the nuanced and complex world of infertility.

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Struggling to conceive after having your first baby? There’s a name for that, and it’s more common than you think

Secondary infertility accounts for 30% of all infertility cases—yet many don’t even know what it is, even when they’re going through it themselves.

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This is the worst part of unexplained secondary infertility

It’s the irrational anger at the baby section in Target. It’s the hundreds of times each day I wonder what it is that’s keeping me from getting pregnant.

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