Fertility

15 Signs You're Ovulating Right Now (or will be soon)

Getting pregnant

15 Signs You're Ovulating Right Now (or will be soon)

Unsure about what ovulation signs look like? Here are the signs of ovulation to detect when that magical window of opportunity has arrived.

Today's Parent

The most frequently asked questions about fertility, answered

Getting pregnant

The most frequently asked questions about fertility, answered

Trying to conceive? Watch to learn more about how to predict your most fertile days, when to take a pregnancy test and more.

Today's Parent

Can I trust the accuracy of my home pregnancy test?

Trying to conceive

Can I trust the accuracy of my home pregnancy test?

Ever wonder if a dollar store pregnancy test is reliable? We got a family doctor to answers every question you’ve ever had about pregnancy test accuracy.

Andrea Karr

How I decided to stop doing fertility treatments

Trying to conceive

How I decided to stop doing fertility treatments

Each cycle was an emotional roller coaster that ultimately ended in disappointment. Instead of accepting failure, I decided to move on.

Shannon Talbot

I knew infertility was a thing—I just never imagined it would be my thing

Trying to conceive

I knew infertility was a thing—I just never imagined it would be my thing

The five-year plan was to get married, buy a house, start and finish a master’s degree then have two kids. What's that they say about best-laid plans again?

Sonal Champsee

How are babies made?

Trying to conceive

How are babies made?

From ovulation to ejaculation, these are all the different steps that need to happen to make a baby.

Kristina Cappetta

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

Trying to conceive

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

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

Trying to conceive

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

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

Trying to conceive

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

Researchers may have found the true cause of PCOS

Researchers may have found the true cause of PCOS

PCOS is the most common hormonal problem in women, and a leading cause of infertility, but what’s causing it has always been a mystery.

Vanessa Milne

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?

Trying to conceive

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

Trying to conceive

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

Trying to conceive

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

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

Trying to conceive

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

Trying to conceive

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

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

Trying to conceive

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.

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

Trying to conceive

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

When to talk to your doctor about your fertility issues

Trying to conceive

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

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