Getting pregnant

Everything you need to know about getting pregnant, including early signs and symptoms, tips on how to conceive faster, and how to cope with infertility.

Could taking Aspirin help you get pregnant?

Could taking Aspirin help you get pregnant?

A new study suggests taking baby Aspirin could increase the chance of having a baby among women who have systemic inflammation.

Jill Buchner

Implantation bleeding: signs, symptoms and what it means

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Implantation bleeding: signs, symptoms and what it means

About a third of women experience implantation bleeding in the first few weeks of pregnancy. Here's what it's like—and whether you should worry.

Claire Gagne

Technique that creates three-parent babies approved in Britain

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Technique that creates three-parent babies approved in Britain

Parents at very high risk of having a child with a life-threatening disease may soon have the chance of a healthy, genetically related child.

Maria Cheng, The Associated Press

Vasectomy reversal: What you need to know

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Vasectomy reversal: What you need to know

That vasectomy that seemed like a good idea a few years ago, but what if you want to flip it and reverse it? Here's what you need to know.

Jason Anderson

Amazing facts about ovaries

Amazing facts about ovaries

Did you know that baby girls are born with about one million eggs? Watch to find out more about the super heroine of your reproductive system: your ovaries!

Kevin John Siazon

The truth about conceiving a boy

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The truth about conceiving a boy

Is it actually possible to “sway” your baby’s gender and conceive a boy (or a girl) with special diets and timing when you have sex?

Claire Gagne

Problems getting pregnant? It could be PCOS

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Problems getting pregnant? It could be PCOS

Up to 10 percent of women have polycystic ovarian syndrome. Here’s what you should know if you think you might be one of them.

Katie Dupuis

My house burned to the ground and it was the best week of my life

My house burned to the ground and it was the best week of my life

The devastating fire in Fort McMurray robbed Lori Brown of everything she owned—but out of the ashes of her home came a miracle.

Lori Brown

11 things to do before having a baby

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11 things to do before having a baby

The Pre-baby bucket list: What to do and what you should savour before you get pregnant—and your life irrevocably changes.

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Pregnancy by the numbers

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Pregnancy by the numbers

Did you know pregnancy is 280 days? And your placenta weighs about three pounds? But that’s nothing compared to the four extra pounds of blood in your body!

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How I knew I was pregnant

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How I knew I was pregnant

Even before the positive pregnancy test, many women just know.

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Everything you need to know about your ovulation cycle

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Everything you need to know about your ovulation cycle

Can you get pregnant on your period? And how do you know you're ovulating? We've rounded up the answers to the most common ovulation questions.

Ariel Brewster

What your cervical mucus reveals about your fertility

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What your cervical mucus reveals about your fertility

Here’s how your cervical mucus relates to your fertility.

Sarah Kelsey

How to chart your basal body temperature

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How to chart your basal body temperature

Everything you need to know about charting your basal body temperature—including why it’s falling out of favour with fertility specialists.

Sarah Kelsey

15 fun facts about sperm

15 fun facts about sperm

One second just passed and in that time the average male created 1,500 sperm cells. Crazy, right? Watch for more awesome sperm facts.

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Trying to get pregnant is exhausting: A guy’s perspective

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Trying to get pregnant is exhausting: A guy’s perspective

At first, trying to get pregnant was exciting. Then, all that sex—months and months with no results—started to feel like work.

David Fielding

Fertility 101: What you need to know about getting pregnant

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Fertility 101: What you need to know about getting pregnant

From how ovulation works to your chances of getting pregnant this month, here’s a primer on fertility.

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Ellen's story: When IVF doesn't work

Ellen's story: When IVF doesn't work

Ellen tried both IUI and IVF. After six years of treatments, she was willing to try one more thing—a gestational carrier.

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Erin's story: Infertility and IVF

Erin's story: Infertility and IVF

Erin found out that her fallopian tubes were blocked and that she had premature ovarian insufficiency. She had a 10 to 15 percent chance of conceiving.

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Advice for couples struggling with infertility

Advice for couples struggling with infertility

Just starting infertility treatment? These couples have been there and have some tips to make it the process a little easier.

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