Getting Pregnant
Trying to get pregnant? Our expert-backed guidance will help you prepare both mentally and physically.
Diabetes drug in fathers could raise risk of birth defects in babies
While more research is needed, the new study highlights the fact that men’s health before conception matters, too.
When’s the right time to announce your pregnancy?
Congrats! Ask yourself these questions first, mama.
Advanced maternal age: No, nothing happens to your eggs the day you turn 35
Here’s why being considered ‘advanced maternal age’ isn’t such a bad thing.
Could a real, actual male birth control pill be in our future?
This seems promising: A new animal study showed a non-hormonal male contraceptive was 99% effective.
How to reduce stress while trying to conceive
Learning strategies for stress reduction can help you navigate the numerous ups and downs that come with trying to conceive.
Can you get pregnant on your period?
Sorry to break it to you, but yes. Here’s how it can—and does—happen.
Pressured to lose weight before fertility treatments? One study shows it’s not necessary
Losing weight doesn’t improve fertility in some women, research shows.
8 things to know about egg freezing, from a fertility specialist
An expert answers all your questions about when to freeze your eggs, cost, success rates and more.
I am an only child mothering an only child—please don’t feel sorry for us
I understand now more about how deeply proud my own mother was of our “three pea pod,” as she named our small family, and how hard she worked to defend it.
Miscarrying while queer: How to care for yourself after pregnancy loss when the resources aren’t built for us
Here’s how to find the support you need and deserve.
To my friends going through IVF, I’m sorry I didn’t understand
If you have friends battling infertility, you don’t know what it’s like until you have lived what it’s like.
My journey with fibroids—and what I want every other woman to know
I’ve been living with pain for two years. Recently, I decided to do something about it.
What does a faint line on a pregnancy test mean?
We thought it was a yes-or-no question.
Pregnant or TTC? New research shows just how important heart health is
Pregnancy places added stress on the heart—and a new study shows a link between fertility treatments and a higher risk for heart conditions.
I miss how easy and fun sex was before my infertility struggles
Here’s how I found that place again.
I’m pregnant with my second baby and feeling ambivalent about it
Ambivalence in pregnancy is not only common, it’s normal. Here’s how I’m processing.
The 7 most misunderstood fertility myths, explained
Despite what you've heard, sex positions, tight underwear and orgasms don't impact fertility. Here's why.
What not to say to someone who is trying to get pregnant
When it’s not happening to you, it’s easy to forget that infertility can be a devastating, stressful, and expensive process that is emotionally and physically draining.
The surprising history of home pregnancy tests
From peeing on barley to injecting innocent rabbits, pregnancy tests have come a long way, baby.
Is it implantation bleeding or your period? Here’s how to tell the difference
Some women have light spotting that signals pregnancy—even before a positive test.