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.

What happens after you go off the birth control pill

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What happens after you go off the birth control pill

Going off the pill so you can start trying to get pregnant? Here’s what you can expect when your hormones return to normal.

Alex Mlynek

Are dollar store pregnancy tests accurate?

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Are dollar store pregnancy tests accurate?

When trying for a baby, you can go through more than a few pregnancy tests. Dollar-store tests may seem like a frugal choice, but do they work?

Lindsay Kneteman

Can an app really tell you when you’re fertile?

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Can an app really tell you when you’re fertile?

New apps are digitizing fertility awareness like never before. But how effective are they as tools for conception and contraception?

Julia Seidl

I'm not sure how to tell my kids about my miscarriages

I'm not sure how to tell my kids about my miscarriages

When my six-year-old son asked if I had experienced the loss of a baby, all I could say was, “Yes. And we’ll talk about it sometime.”

Kristina Wright

How my princess-loving daughter helped me cope after two miscarriages

How my princess-loving daughter helped me cope after two miscarriages

After I lost my babies, it was my "fancy" little girl who reminded me that self-care matters.

Helen Chernikoff

How long does it take to get pregnant?

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How long does it take to get pregnant?

Sometimes conceiving can take longer than expected. Here are the stats on how long it typically takes to get pregnant once you start trying.

Raina Delisle

Fertility and conception tips: What to do before getting pregnant

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Fertility and conception tips: What to do before getting pregnant

Everything you need to know to maximize your chances of conceiving quickly and to get your pregnancy off to the healthiest possible start.

Ann Douglas

What does a faint line on a pregnancy test mean?

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What does a faint line on a pregnancy test mean?

If a faint positive pregnancy test has you confused, we've got expert advice on how to find out for sure.

Alex Mlynek

Conception Decoded: Revealing the Untold Facts

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Conception Decoded: Revealing the Untold Facts

Sure, you get the gist of how to make a baby, but there’s still a lot of misconceptions out there about trying to conceive.

Kate Rae

The Best Time to Get Pregnant

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The Best Time to Get Pregnant

When it comes to trying to conceive, tracking your cycle and knowing when you ovulate is key. Learn how to determine the best time to get pregnant.

Raina Delisle

What is the best sex position for getting pregnant?

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What is the best sex position for getting pregnant?

When you’re ready to get pregnant, you’re willing to try anything. But can a different sex position actually help?

Kathryn Hayward

What tests you need before trying to get pregnant

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What tests you need before trying to get pregnant

There are quite a few tests and procedures you need before you conceive. Here's a rundown of what to expect at your pre-conception doctor's appointment.

Cara Smusiak

How to get your body ready for pregnancy

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How to get your body ready for pregnancy

Before you ditch your birth control, here’s what you need to do to get your body ready for pregnancy.

Shawna Cohen

How to get pregnant faster

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How to get pregnant faster

Wondering how to get pregnant fast? It's not all about scented candles and getting busy.

Kathryn Hayward

13 ridiculous words you need to learn before you become a parent

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13 ridiculous words you need to learn before you become a parent

Time to expand your vocabulary. You won’t be able to find these words in any dictionary, but they describe perfectly what the life of a parent is like.

Sheri Segal Glick

5 ways to succeed while trying to conceive

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5 ways to succeed while trying to conceive

Rotten eggs? Uncoordinated sperm? Dealing with infertility is overwhelming, exhausting and stressful. Here are five things I did to make it a little more bearable.

Athena Reich

How I'm building my family with donor eggs and sperm

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How I'm building my family with donor eggs and sperm

At the age of 36, I still hadn't found a partner to build a family with, so I decided to do it alone.

Athena Reich

Does a faint line on a home pregnancy test mean I'm pregnant?

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Does a faint line on a home pregnancy test mean I'm pregnant?

Whether it’s a chemical pregnancy or just too early to confirm that you’re expecting, here’s how to figure out what that faint line really means.

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Why can't I get pregnant? 5 reasons you're not conceiving

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Why can't I get pregnant? 5 reasons you're not conceiving

If you’ve spent several months trying to conceive and haven’t had any luck, it’s time to consider whether factors like stress and weight could be playing a role.

Today's Parent

Can acupuncture really boost my fertility?

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Can acupuncture really boost my fertility?

You’ve heard of women getting pregnant after trying acupuncture, but does it actually work? We asked the experts whether acupuncture can affect fertility.

Daniela Payne