Trying to Conceive

How the Moon Affects Your Cycle

And how you can use it to your benefit.

The pain of secondary infertility is real

I woke up at dawn and sobbed the entire way there and back. I knew in my heart the transfer didn't take. A few hours after my blood was drawn, it was confirmed.

My Journey to Using A Surrogate

A mom tells us why surrogacy was the right choice for her family.

Can Acupuncture Help Boost Fertility?

6 ways acupuncture can help increase your odds of getting pregnant.

5 Healthy Habits to Boost Fertility

Getting pregnant’s about more than just the sex.

Having another baby? 8 things to think about

We’ve put together some ideas to help everyone in the family, including you, adjust to this next exciting adventure.

Where do babies come from? What religions teach about the origins of life

For many couples, making a baby is a holy act.

Why you want a TTC squad + who to include

#3—Having a girlfriend who can relate can be validating and comforting. 

3 things trying to conceive taught me about my wife + marriage

My wife and I grew so much closer to each other during the period of time when we were trying to conceive. 

5 ways to use the best of Chinese medicine to boost your fertility

When done together, Eastern + Western medicine can work better than either alone.

Prenatal exercise is good for fertility! What to do + what to avoid when TTC + pregnant

Men and women who exercise moderately have higher fertility rates than those who don’t.

How to make a human without losing yourself: 5 ways to thrive while trying to conceive

Self-care is not optional. 

Are you ever ‘ready’ to have a baby?

Motherhood isn’t about getting ready. Motherhood makes you ready as you live it.

Tracking Your Fertility Could Help You Get Pregnant Faster

4 tips to help you get started on the road to pregnancy.

Your TTC journey: Keep it spicy. Keep it real.

She who is brave is free. How's your partner handling the TTC process? Is he loving all the action—or stressing about his fertility? We checked in on common men's fears when trying to get pregnant. Long story short: He wants to know if his boys can swim, if you're happy and healthy, and how he's going to afford all those diapers. Your job? Remind him that these worries are so normal, and that you're in this together. XO, TeamMotherly P.S. These are the 10 questions you should discuss as a couple before getting pregnant. We asked the experts, rounded up their answers and even put them into a printable format to bring to your next date night. If only we could answer them for you, too...

Let’s make your dreams come true ✨

Don't tell people your dreams—show them. There's a whole lot you can do to feel more in control of the sometimes-mysterious act of making a baby. Get your budget in place. Practice random acts of kindness in your marriage. Learn fertility secrets from other cultures. It all adds up—to a more confident mama-to-be. XO, TeamMotherly P.S. Have you added these fertility superfoods to your grocery list yet? Eat up, little lady!

Pre-pregnancy bucket list: 10 things to do right now

5. Sleep in late. 

5 facts every woman trying to have a baby should know

1. The overwhelming majority of women will be able to get pregnant

Getting prepped for parenthood ✔️

Strive for progress, not perfection. Manage those #moneygoals. (Damn you, student loans.) Reconnect with your partner. And make way for baby—you only need a tiny space, promise! The good news about becoming a mom is you can take it one adorable, tiny step at a time. XO, TeamMotherly P.S. Did you have a pre-conception checkup yet? We've got the 10 questions to ask your OB-GYN or midwife before you conceive. Print our list, ask away and then get busy.

You’re kind (of a big deal)

Work hard and be kind—to yourself. People to be kind to: yourself, your partner, your future baby, your fellow working mamas. Did we mention yourself? Trying to conceive can be stressful and full of anxiety. (Also exciting!) It's essential that you start loving yourself for the journey. Work hard and be kind—to yourself. XO, TeamMotherly P.S. Print our our TTC self-love mantras to nurture yourself when trying to make a baby. Stick one on your mirror, your fridge, your coffee pot ☕️ (your true source of happiness). And remember: You deserve all the joy in the world.