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 being overweight interfere with your chances of getting pregnant?

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Can being overweight interfere with your chances of getting pregnant?

Excess weight can prevent you from getting pregnant. Learn what’s going on with your ovulation and what you can do to boost your chances of conceiving.

Vanessa Milne

What is a Chemical Pregnancy?

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What is a Chemical Pregnancy?

In the early days of pregnancy, miscarriages are common. Here’s what to know about these chemical pregnancies that can still show up on a pregnancy test.

Vanessa Milne

Can stress really prevent you from getting pregnant?

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Can stress really prevent you from getting pregnant?

The rumours are true—stress really can affect your fertility. Here’s what you need to know about stress and getting pregnant.

Claire Gagne

7 things you need to stop obsessing over when trying to get pregnant

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7 things you need to stop obsessing over when trying to get pregnant

Trying to get pregnant can be stressful and focusing on these seven things will just make it worse, so make them off limits when you’re trying to conceive.

Amy Gibson

5 health problems that could be affecting your fertility

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5 health problems that could be affecting your fertility

If you have been trying to get pregnant without success, an underlying health issue could be to blame. Here are five common issues to have on your radar.

Vanessa Milne

Can a past abortion hurt your chances of getting pregnant?

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Can a past abortion hurt your chances of getting pregnant?

If you’ve had an abortion, it’s unlikely it will affect your fertility, but there are reasons to talk to your OB/GYN about past procedures.

Raina Delisle

6 totally sexy date destinations for when you’re ovulating

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6 totally sexy date destinations for when you’re ovulating

Struggling to keep romance alive while having sex on an ovulation schedule? These down-to-earth date ideas will help you define sexy time in new ways.

Sheri Segal Glick

Can caffeine affect fertility?

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Can caffeine affect fertility?

Before you give up your coffee habit cold turkey, see what the experts have to say about the connection between caffeine and fertility.

Daniela Payne

Do orgasms help you get pregnant?

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Do orgasms help you get pregnant?

It’s clear that men need to orgasm to make a baby. But do women? We asked the experts whether achieving climax can help with conception.

Katie Dupuis

How to get pregnant when you have an irregular period

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How to get pregnant when you have an irregular period

Timing is an important part of getting pregnant. But how can you predict when you’re ovulating if your period doesn’t have a consistent schedule?

Astrid van den Broek

Can you feel when you ovulate?

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Can you feel when you ovulate?

Mittelschmerz, the discomfort that may accompany ovulation, can be a useful symptom when you’re trying to conceive. Here’s the 411 on the egg-dropping ache.

Katie Dupuis

The best time of year to get pregnant

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The best time of year to get pregnant

The good news? No matter when you give birth, you’ll end up with a baby! The bad news? There’s never a good time to carry around the weight of another human.

Sheri Segal Glick

Can you drink when you’re trying to get pregnant?

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Can you drink when you’re trying to get pregnant?

Alcohol not only affects fertility but can also be dangerous when you don’t know you’re pregnant. Here’s how to be safe while trying to conceive.

Claire Gagne

What are your odds of getting pregnant each month?

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What are your odds of getting pregnant each month?

Get the real numbers on how likely you are to get pregnant each month, at every age, and how to increase those odds to get pregnant faster.

Alex Mlynek

7 things to clear from your cupboards before getting pregnant

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7 things to clear from your cupboards before getting pregnant

When you’re getting ready to have a baby, you'll want to take stock of what's going in and on your body. Here are seven things to clear from your cupboards.

Karen Robock

6 ways to spice up scheduled sex when you’re trying to get pregnant

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6 ways to spice up scheduled sex when you’re trying to get pregnant

Following an ovulation schedule doesn’t have to feel routine. Here’s how to bring the sexy back while trying to conceive.

Julia Seidl

How to track ovulation: 3 tests to try

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How to track ovulation: 3 tests to try

Want to figure out when you’re ovulating? We’ve got the details on urine, saliva and basal body temperature tests so you can choose the best method for you.

Lindsay Kneteman

How long do you have to wait to take a pregnancy test?

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How long do you have to wait to take a pregnancy test?

Can’t wait to find out if you’re pregnant? Here’s the earliest time you can take a pregnancy test and get a definitive answer.

Lindsay Kneteman

The best age to have a baby

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The best age to have a baby

There are all kinds of pros and cons to having children later in life. But could there be a perfect time to get pregnant?

Wendy Haaf

Why you should see a doctor before trying to have a baby

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Why you should see a doctor before trying to have a baby

Thinking of having a baby? Checking in with your doctor before you get pregnant can ensure a healthy start for your future baby.

Vanessa Milne