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

Jamie Otis opens up about her chemical pregnancy—the most common type of miscarriage

"I don't know why some people have it seemingly SO easy to get preggers & carry their babies to term and others struggle?" says Otis.

Updated Oct. 16, 2021
woman sitting in an examination chair

This test may help find the cause of many miscarriages

Testing for chromosomal abnormalities tells doctors what's going on with the chromosomes inside cells, both within the parents as well as in the embryos or miscarried tissue itself.

Updated Feb. 14, 2022

Study: Boxers are better than briefs for men who want to be dads

There's more work to be done but experts suggest ditching the tight underwear while trying to conceive.

Updated Feb. 18, 2025
pregnant woman sitting on the floor looking at her belly

Motherhood is an expensive journey—here’s how to plan for it

Preparing now will give you the peace of mind to start parenthood off on the right foot.

Updated Jan. 31, 2022

Trying to get pregnant? The surprising factor couples need to consider

New research shows a dad's preconception health can also have a significant effect on a baby's development.

Updated Jan. 03, 2022

NHL star Erik Karlsson on his stillborn baby: ‘The joy he gave us will be with us forever’

The hockey star’s honest grief is helping other parents coping with loss know they’re not alone.

Updated Mar. 22, 2018

If you’re pregnant or trying, eat all the carbs, says new study

This bowl of spaghetti is for baby’s health. ?

Updated Feb. 02, 2018

2 in 3 millennial women have fertility concerns—but won’t tell anyone

According to a new survey, 39% of women don’t even discuss fertility with their partners.

Updated Jan. 23, 2018
woman holding pregnant belly as she sits on bed

I was told I could never have kids – but then I got pregnant

I took a pregnancy test. It was positive. I took six more tests. They were all positive.

Updated Feb. 09, 2022

Ibuprofen may be linked to decreased male fertility, says study

This may be helpful information for couples trying to conceive. 

Updated Jan. 09, 2018

26-year-old woman gives birth from frozen embryo nearly as old as her

As the new mom says, “This embryo and I could have been best friends.”

Updated Oct. 14, 2021
lia pregnancy tests: woman places lia pregnancy test on counter

The Lia flushable pregnancy tests aren’t just convenient—they’re game-changing

“It’s been the same stick test since 1987, and that’s kind of crazy.”

Updated Jan. 20, 2022

Why media portrayals of pregnant celebrities can lead to fertility misconceptions

Researchers found that even when magazines were reporting on stories that weren’t about typical pregnancies, trouble conceiving wasn’t mentioned.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021

Trying to get pregnant? Red wine might be the key, says study

An anti-inflammatory in red wine could help you get pregnant with as little as one glass a week.

Updated Dec. 17, 2021
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