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What your mother’s pregnancies can teach you about your own

Plus, explore factors beyond genetics, like health and environment, that influence labor.

Updated Nov. 02, 2022
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Riding the waves of emotion on the solo path of trying to conceive

Here are a few strategies I used to navigate the emotional rollercoaster.

Updated Dec. 12, 2023
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Struggling with fertility? 9 mental health tips to help you enjoy the holidays

If you’re dreading the season instead of looking forward to it, know that you’re not alone.

Updated Dec. 05, 2023
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Erin Andrews talks fertility challenges, new motherhood and WEAR

"We went through hell and back to get this baby."

Updated Nov. 30, 2023
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Tara Lipinski welcomes a baby girl after 5 years of infertility struggles

The Olympic figure skater's baby girl arrived via surrogacy.

Updated Oct. 25, 2023
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11 women on their surprise pregnancies

What happens when things don’t go to plan?

Updated Sep. 27, 2023
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Infertility care is healthcare—and should be covered by insurance

The reintroduction of the Access to Infertility Treatment and Care Act aims to make that happen.

Updated Sep. 21, 2023
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Being asked, ‘Is he yours?’ after gestational surrogacy

Our society has conditioned us so deeply to think about parenthood in one way that we don’t even question our biases.

Updated Sep. 13, 2023
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Chemicals to avoid during pregnancy and conception: A naturopathic doctor’s guide

Here’s what to be aware of—without letting worry overshadow the joy and wonder of this time.

Updated Sep. 12, 2023
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Alexis Jones wants mothers to give themselves permission to slow down

Alexis Jones is an internationally recognized speaker, founder of the non-profits I…

Updated Jul. 20, 2023
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PCOS and anxiety are often linked. An expert shares what to know

Women with PCOS are more likely to have anxiety and depression than those without the condition. Here’s what to know about the link and how to find support.

Updated Jun. 09, 2023
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Here’s an updated fertility glossary: Because the terms we use matter

Let’s challenge each other to evolve the verbiage around the conception process. Because family building should feel as good as possible, in spite of challenges along the way.

Updated Mar. 07, 2024
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Infertility is on the rise—and I’m not surprised

Whenever fertility struggles come up, inevitably, over half of the room raises their hand to say: “I went through this.” Despite that fact, I felt alone.

Updated Apr. 15, 2024
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Eating a Mediterranean diet could increase your chances of becoming pregnant, studies show

Is there a fertility diet? The Mediterranean pattern may come close.

Updated Mar. 21, 2023
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The silent grief of infertility

Being thrilled when your friends and family are pregnant; but crumbling inside

Updated Apr. 15, 2024
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5 questions to ask at your first fertility appointment

From “what are my options?” to “what does this cost?”, prep makes it all more digestible.

Updated Mar. 02, 2023
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4 mental health tips for AAPI moms

It's already stressful trying to get pregnant. The bias within my own culture made it even more difficult.

Updated Apr. 25, 2024
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