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.

I was meant to be a mom after 35—here’s why

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I was meant to be a mom after 35—here’s why

Sasha Exeter was 36 when she got pregnant for the first time. After enduring many hardships, she realized that everything happens for a reason.

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Changing my lifestyle helped me get pregnant faster

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Changing my lifestyle helped me get pregnant faster

After a year-and-a-half of trying to get pregnant, Kristen Sarah found that changing this one thing helped her get closer to what she wanted most: a baby.

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15 Signs Of Being Pregnant

15 Signs Of Being Pregnant

Are you wondering if you’re pregnant? We’ve rounded up the most common signs of being pregnant to see if it’s time to pee on that stick.

Natalie Locke Milne

Why is there hardly any support for moms after a miscarriage?

Why is there hardly any support for moms after a miscarriage?

Nearly three-quarters of moms say they weren't given information about what to expect or how to find support after a miscarriage. That's not OK.

Kristen Thompson

I lost my child when I was 20 weeks pregnant, but I’m still her mother

I lost my child when I was 20 weeks pregnant, but I’m still her mother

Allison McDonald Ace shares her heartbreak over the baby girl she loved and lost.

Allison McDonald Ace

All about ovulation tests

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All about ovulation tests

An ovulation test can help you figure out when you can conceive. Here’s everything you need to know about the tests and getting an accurate result.

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Getting pregnant with my second kid was way easier than my first

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Getting pregnant with my second kid was way easier than my first

From a two-year-long journey to her first-born, to getting pregnant within a month with her second, Natalie Preddie learned no two journeys are alike.

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What are my chances of having twins or multiples?

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What are my chances of having twins or multiples?

Could you be seeing double soon? We break down the factors that increase your chances of having twins.

Kristina Cappetta

Unexpected pregnancy was the best thing that ever happened to me

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Unexpected pregnancy was the best thing that ever happened to me

Nikita Stanley has always been a planner. And while getting pregnant at 25 wasn't in those plans, the role of Mom was the greatest gift she ever received.

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I had morning sickness throughout my entire pregnancy

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I had morning sickness throughout my entire pregnancy

Christine Kissick thought that her pregnancy would be picture perfect but the reality ended up being much different with morning sickness in all trimesters.

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5 things you should never say to a woman who's struggling to get pregnant

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5 things you should never say to a woman who's struggling to get pregnant

One in every six women struggles with fertility. There's no right thing to say to someone having trouble getting pregnant but here are some things to avoid.

Erin Hershberg

I’m fit and healthy and got gestational diabetes

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I’m fit and healthy and got gestational diabetes

After a tough road to pregnancy, fitness blogger Trisha Enriquez of No Tummy Mommy dealt with something she thought she'd never get: gestational diabetes.

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Why Donald Trump and a bad divorce made me decide to become a surrogate

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Why Donald Trump and a bad divorce made me decide to become a surrogate

"I knew many friends who had struggled with infertility and could understand that pain. Knowing I could alleviate that for a family was an amazing thought."

Stéphanie Plante, as told to Kate Rae

I got pregnant once, so why can’t I again?

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I got pregnant once, so why can’t I again?

Jamie Scrimgeour's first pregnancy happened quick, but she's found that answering the question "so when are you having another baby?" isn't that simple.

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A new bill says women should be able to be paid for being surrogates

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A new bill says women should be able to be paid for being surrogates

A new bill proposes making it legal to pay surrogates, and egg and sperm donors. But what's the cost of turning bodies into business?

Lindsay Kneteman

Male infertility is on the rise—so why aren’t we talking about it?

Male infertility is on the rise—so why aren’t we talking about it?

Sperm counts have been in a free fall in Western countries over the last 10 years, yet infertility is still largely seen as a women’s issue.

Sadiya Ansari, Chatelaine

Can losing weight improve your fertility?

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Can losing weight improve your fertility?

Being a healthy weight before pregnancy matters, but dramatic weight loss isn't always practical. Here's what experts say about getting fit for pregnancy.

Cara Rosenbloom

What does it mean to be “infertile”?

What does it mean to be “infertile”?

If you’re struggling to get pregnant, you might wonder what exactly it means to be infertile. Turns out, the answer is trickier than you might think.

Wendy Haaf

Why you shouldn’t worry if you don’t get pregnant right away

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Why you shouldn’t worry if you don’t get pregnant right away

Even if you’ve been trying for months, don’t fret just yet. Most couples conceive within a year, so, chances are, you might still have a few months to go.

Karen Robock

6 ways to increase your chances of getting pregnant

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6 ways to increase your chances of getting pregnant

Getting pregnant can feel like a game of luck, but you have some control over conception. Try these six expert-approved ways to improve your chances.

Karen Robock