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two women in hospital room- our surrogacy journey

Our surrogacy journey didn’t go as planned—what we want others to know

We truly believe that despite our journey going differently than planned, we needed each other in our lives.

Updated Jun. 01, 2023
stop asking women when they're having children: sad woman sitting on floor

It’s time to stop asking women when they’re having a(nother) baby

Let’s open the dialogue about women’s experiences with pregnancy loss, infertility and ideas around family and motherhood.

Updated May. 18, 2022
mother's day after miscarriage: woman sitting at home with two dogs

What I want you to know about Mother’s Day after miscarriage

Miscarriage, until it happens to you, is an experience nearly impossible to describe. And after? After, it's the only thing we can think about.

Updated Apr. 15, 2024
infertility: couple sitting on couch at home talking - stop calling infertility a women's health issue

It’s time to stop calling infertility a women’s health issue

While infertility affects men and women at equal rates, it’s still largely considered a women’s health issue. It’s time for that to change.

Updated Apr. 15, 2024
Lauren Scruggs and Jason Kennedy pregnancy portrait baby infertility

Lauren Scruggs and Jason Kennedy share what helped them the most during their infertility journey

And how they’re supporting others for National Infertility Awareness Week.

Updated May. 07, 2022
Infertility: woman crying with head in hands

When you’re struggling with infertility, sometimes you just need to break down

To anyone else out there feeling the seesaw shift of emotions with infertility—I see you and I feel you.

Updated Nov. 10, 2022
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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.

Updated Sep. 19, 2025
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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.

Updated Mar. 31, 2022
pregnancy symptoms: pregnant woman holding sonogram sitting in bed

The new mama’s guide to pregnancy symptoms

An exhaustive list of signs and symptoms you might experience (including some you probably didn’t know about).

Updated Aug. 25, 2023
Only child: young child with two adults

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.

Updated Mar. 28, 2025
IVF struggles: closeup of woman holding pregnancy test

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. 

Updated Mar. 22, 2022
Kourtney Kardashian and Travis Barker at doctor's office

Kourtney Kardashian says IVF medication made her feel menopausal and depressed

Kourtney, 42, revealed that she and her Travis, 46, are hoping to expand their family.

Updated Apr. 22, 2022
two positive pregnancy tests with one showing faint line on pregnancy test

What does a faint line on a pregnancy test mean?

We thought it was a yes-or-no question.

Updated Aug. 28, 2023
heart health in pregnancy: pregnant woman jogging while pushing stroller with partner

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.

Updated Nov. 03, 2022
Viral TikTok of woman TTC

This viral TikTok nails the rollercoaster of emotions you feel when trying to conceive

This TikTok perfectly captures the emotional rollercoaster of trying to get pregnant.

Updated Nov. 03, 2022
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