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.

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

Why I told everyone when I was trying to get pregnant

Why I told everyone when I was trying to get pregnant

Fertility challenges can make a couple feel so alone, but one woman found that there’s no fear in telling everyone in your life that you’re trying to have a baby.

Jessica Player as told to Vanessa Milne

Everything you need to know about the fertility drug letrozole

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Everything you need to know about the fertility drug letrozole

Letrozole is a common first line of treatment, whether you have PCOS or unexplained infertility. Learn what it does and how it can help you get pregnant.

Alex Mlynek

Stop telling women who are trying to get pregnant to “just relax”

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Stop telling women who are trying to get pregnant to “just relax”

No woman who is struggling to conceive wants to hear the words “Just relax and you’ll get pregnant.” There are better ways to offer your support.

Bee Quammie

8 little life pleasures to enjoy before you have a baby

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8 little life pleasures to enjoy before you have a baby

Be sure to make time in your schedule for these little life luxuries that will be a bit more difficult when you have a baby.

Today's Parent

How did you tell your partner you were pregnant?

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How did you tell your partner you were pregnant?

There’s nothing better than sharing the happy news that you’re going to have a baby with your partner. We asked readers how they revealed their pregnancies.

Today's Parent

What were you doing when you found out you were pregnant?

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What were you doing when you found out you were pregnant?

Not everyone finds out by taking a pregnancy test in their bathroom. Sometimes a subtle symptom or a call from the doctor takes you by surprise.

Today's Parent

What’s the weirdest place you’ve ever taken a pregnancy test?

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What’s the weirdest place you’ve ever taken a pregnancy test?

Sometimes you just can’t wait till you get home to find out the news. We asked readers for the strangest places they’ve taken a pregnancy test.

Today's Parent

Learning to trust your body when you’re struggling to get pregnant

Learning to trust your body when you’re struggling to get pregnant

It’s normal to develop body issues when your body won’t give you the one thing you want. Here are six ways to reconnect with it and trust it again.

Amy Green

When to talk to your doctor about your fertility issues

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When to talk to your doctor about your fertility issues

Been trying to get pregnant for a while without success? Here’s when you should see a doctor and what you can expect from the appointment.

Vanessa Milne

How to handle your friend’s pregnancy announcement when you’re struggling to conceive

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How to handle your friend’s pregnancy announcement when you’re struggling to conceive

It’s sometimes hard to be happy for a friend’s pregnancy when you’ve been struggling to conceive. Here’s how to deal with those conflicting emotions.

Amy Gibson

TTC: What all those trying-to-conceive acronyms mean

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TTC: What all those trying-to-conceive acronyms mean

If you find your head spinning trying to understand those fertility message boards, here's a breakdown of all the terms and acronyms you’ll need to know.

Nicolle Weeks

How to talk to your partner about your fertility worries

How to talk to your partner about your fertility worries

It’s important to share concerns regarding conception, but kick-starting the conversation can be daunting. Here’s how to make it as painless as possible.

Karen Robock

What an ovarian reserve test can tell you about your fertility

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What an ovarian reserve test can tell you about your fertility

Did your doctor recommend an ovarian reserve test? Here’s what the test can tell you and how it might help guide your fertility options.

Raina Delisle

How to increase sperm count and boost male fertility

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How to increase sperm count and boost male fertility

Women often pay more attention to their health when trying to conceive, but there are lots of changes men can make, too. Here's how to increase sperm count.

Claire Gagne

When trying to get pregnant takes the sizzle out of sex

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When trying to get pregnant takes the sizzle out of sex

Scheduling sex around your cycle can sometimes make it feel like another chore. Try these strategies to keep sex fun and spontaneous.

Kathleen Tyrrell

7 ways to cope with another negative pregnancy test

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7 ways to cope with another negative pregnancy test

Sometimes getting pregnant is a long process. Here are some strategies to take care of yourself and move forward after a disappointment.

Astrid van den Broek