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Getting Pregnant

Trying to get pregnant? Our expert-backed guidance will help you prepare both mentally and physically.

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Pregnancy after breast cancer: What an expert wants you to know

It's an unfortunate fact that during cancer treatment, chemotherapy can damage and deplete a woman's eggs, making future conception more difficult. However, there are several ways to preserve your fertility or grow your family after cancer.

Updated Oct. 04, 2024
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Which supplements should I take to increase fertility?

While no supplement is a "magic bullet" for fertility, many over-the-counter fertility supplements can supply necessary nutrients.

Updated Nov. 22, 2022
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10 essential facts about getting pregnant they didn’t teach in sex ed

1. There are a lot of ways to make a baby (and they are all beautiful).

Updated Nov. 23, 2022
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Chrissy Teigen shares heartbreaking photo one year after losing her baby

"A year ago you gave me the greatest pain I could ever imagine to show me I could survive anything, even if I didn't want to."

Updated Sep. 29, 2022

PFAS exposure may significantly affect male fertility

Recent studies have revealed that environmental toxins known as PFAS may lower sperm count and reduce sex drive in men. Here's what you need to know.

Updated Nov. 01, 2021

How do I find the right sperm donor?

Queer midwives Marea Goodman and Ray Rachlin walk through the pros and cons of choosing a sperm donor to start your family.

Updated Nov. 04, 2022
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8 signs of ovulation: How to find your most fertile days

How do you know when your fertile days are? By charting your cycles and watching for signs of ovulation.

Updated Oct. 31, 2022
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Katrina Scott walks Sports Illustrated runway in the middle of IVF cycle

"This has been a dream for 15+ years… but this moment is perfectly timed."

Updated Dec. 14, 2021

How does birth control affect your fertility?

If you're trying to get pregnant after taking birth control, don't worry, mama.

Updated Oct. 31, 2022

From superheroes to sports teams: 22 creative ways to announce baby number 2

Looking for a sweet way to include your older child in your pregnancy announcement? We've got you covered, mama.

Updated Dec. 15, 2021
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This grieving mama has some important advice for other parents

Food accounts for over 50% of all choking accidents; this is what you need to know to prevent them.

Updated Sep. 26, 2022
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U.S. birth rate sees biggest fall in nearly 50 years

Some are blaming the pandemic baby bust—but there's more at play here.

Updated Feb. 08, 2022

What’s the one must-have for a good birthplan? Flexibility

From epidurals to unlikely labor coaches, one mama shares everything you want to know about making a birth plan.

Updated Jan. 13, 2023

Moderna, Pfizer COVID-19 vaccines don’t lower sperm count, study says

Hopeful dads don't have to worry about the COVID vaccine impacting their fertility.

Updated Oct. 17, 2021
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Everything I learned about IVF, I learned from Phoebe Buffay

My first education on fertility treatments came from "Friends">—and let's just say it was lacking.

Updated Nov. 10, 2022
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4 easy mindfulness exercises to use when you’re trying to conceive

Getting pregnant can be hard on your mental health. Here's how to weather the storm, mama.

Updated Nov. 02, 2022

When it comes to miscarriages, it’s time to stop telling women to ‘just try again’

A new paper suggests that miscarriages are poorly misunderstood—and the way medical professionals respond to them is part of the problem.

Updated Jan. 18, 2023
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8 things I want you to know about infertility

It's important to normalize infertility challenges.

Updated Mar. 28, 2022
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