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Infertility

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Waiting to conceive doesn’t mean standing still: how to find momentum in the in-between

The waiting season can feel lonely and endless. With a gentle plan and a few grounding habits, you can move forward, protect your heart, and feel more like you again.

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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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The baby shower comment that ended a friendship—and what it reveals about how women fail each other

“We’re groomed to just make things okay, push it away, push it aside, and move forward.”

Firefighter finds abandoned newborn—after 15 years of infertility, he knew in his heart this was his son

Chris, a firefighter in Belen, New Mexico, was working his shift when an alarm rang at his station’s Safe Haven Baby Box.

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This woman’s reaction to her friend’s pregnancy reveal sheds light on the hidden grief of infertility

Infertility grief is complex, and this viral story reveals why pregnancy announcements require more compassion.

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‘Telling my husband I’m pregnant after 5 years of infertility’—the viral video giving hope to so many

“I never ever ever thought I’d see the day where I got to call him into the bathroom after finding out the test was, finally, positive 🥺 … A dream come true."

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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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Viral tweets highlight the heartbreak of infertility for partners, too

"We can try again in a month or two. Hope springs eternal. But every time it doesn't work, it costs you something deep in yourself."

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Living with PCOS taught me how to love and accept my body

I gained a deeper understanding of my body's limits and strengths, and I wouldn't change a thing.

Gabrielle Union shares grief over choosing surrogacy: ‘I wanted the experience of being pregnant’

"I smiled, wanting to show I—we—were so happy and grateful. But part of me felt more worthless."

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.

Erin Andrews says she’s undergoing her 7th round of IVF in 8 years

In a new personal essay, the sports reporter says she's not "ashamed" of her infertility struggle.

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.

What to say when a friend is dealing with infertility

Conversations around fertility treatment and infertility are tough. Here's how to navigate them.

Rebel Wilson opens up about infertility after freezing her eggs last year

The actress also shared last year that she has PCOS, a common hormonal condition that can affect fertility.

Jordana Brewster opens up about infertility, surrogacy and her path to parenthood

The "Fast & Furious" actress is teaming up with Clearblue to normalize the conversation around conception.

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