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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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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

It’s science: Your blood pressure *before* you get pregnant could determine your baby’s sex

It's not just chromosomes that help determine whether you're having a boy or girl.

Updated Nov. 10, 2022
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What is a midwife? Here’s how they’re different from OBs and doulas

Midwives act as advocates for pregnant people and can help you understand what's ahead.

Updated Sep. 27, 2023
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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
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There were 60,000 fewer births last year because of the pandemic—and it matters

Not only do we have a society in which people are suffering and dying unjustly every day, we have a society that makes people not want to have children.

Updated Jan. 18, 2022
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Trying to get pregnant? 6 important career moves to make now

Taking these steps now can make a dramatic and positive impact on your career after having kids.

Updated Nov. 28, 2022
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What *not* to say to someone going through IVF (and what to say instead)

If you aren't sure what to say, it's okay not to say anything at all.

Updated Feb. 08, 2022

12 indulgences that make pregnancy totally worth it

This whole pregnancy thing might not be so bad, after all.

Updated Nov. 10, 2022
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What I wish we discussed about parenting before having kids

Here's what we actually talked about—and what we SHOULD have talked about.

Updated Apr. 05, 2023
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Should I try to get pregnant during the coronavirus pandemic?

Good news. You don't necessarily have to change your plans.

Updated Jan. 04, 2022
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How does the COVID-19 pandemic impact fertility treatments?

Here are answers to some of the top questions about fertility treatments during the coronavirus pandemic.

Updated Feb. 15, 2022
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A lot of people are about to get pregnant

The holiday season is baby-making season in America.

Updated Dec. 09, 2022
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What you need to know about your menstrual cycle and your period while TTC

The menstrual cycle is a two-part process. Here's everything you need to know.

Updated May. 16, 2022

My wife and I struggled with infertility for 7 years—here’s what I learned through the process

Battling infertility from a male's perspective, and now a proud father's perspective is a strange thing indeed.

Updated Jan. 11, 2022
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