Fertility

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

Trying to conceive

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

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

Trying to conceive

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

How long does it take to get pregnant?

Trying to conceive

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

Getting pregnant

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

Conception Decoded: Revealing the Untold Facts

Getting pregnant

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

What is the best sex position for getting pregnant?

Getting pregnant

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

Getting pregnant

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

Getting pregnant

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

5 reasons why you're not getting pregnant

Getting pregnant

5 reasons why you're not getting pregnant

Are you asking yourself "why can't I get pregnant?" Here are some possible things to consider if you are struggling to conceive.

Katie Dupuis

There's good news if you use pot and are trying to get pregnant

There's good news if you use pot and are trying to get pregnant

You’ve likely heard that marijuana can affect sperm counts, but a new study has found the drug may not interfere with a couple’s chance of conceiving.

Raina Delisle

It's National Baby-Making Day so snuggle close and make some magic

It's National Baby-Making Day so snuggle close and make some magic

January 2nd is the day when the most babies are conceived, so if you've been thinking of having a baby, today just might be your lucky day!

Kevin John Siazon

4 things that surprised me most about intrauterine insemination

Trying to conceive

4 things that surprised me most about intrauterine insemination

I had researched everything I could about intrauterine insemination and thought I was ready for it. Here are four things I wish I’d known.

Sarah Kelsey

5 things that surprised me most about in vitro fertilization

Trying to conceive

5 things that surprised me most about in vitro fertilization

Despite hours and hours of research and discussions with doctors before undergoing IVF, these were the five things I wish I’d known.

Sarah Kelsey

What egg retrieval is really like

Trying to conceive

What egg retrieval is really like

Of all the procedures I went through during in vitro fertilization treatment, egg retrieval was the most stressful. This is what it was like.

Sarah Kelsey

The impossibility of another baby

Trying to conceive

The impossibility of another baby

When I found I was pregnant again, I had to wrap my head around how it could all work. But what if it couldn’t?

Imogen Wallace

5 fertility myths that are hurting your chances of getting pregnant

Trying to conceive

5 fertility myths that are hurting your chances of getting pregnant

We’re separating fact from fiction, when it comes to fertility issues and conception.

Karen Robock

Can ovarian cysts affect your ability to get pregnant?

Trying to conceive

Can ovarian cysts affect your ability to get pregnant?

Here's everything you need to know about ovarian cysts from the signs, treatment and whether you should worry if they will cause infertility.

Today's Parent

Stop! This fertility test can’t actually predict your chance of getting pregnant

Trying to conceive

Stop! This fertility test can’t actually predict your chance of getting pregnant

Taking count of your eggs might seem like a good way to gauge fertility, but research says your ovarian reserve can't predict your chance of conceiving.

Jill Buchner

Getting pregnant after 40

Trying to conceive

Getting pregnant after 40

Here are the statistics, tips and info you'll need to know if you're planning on getting pregnant after 40.

Karen Robock

6 changes men can make to improve sperm and have a healthier baby

Trying to conceive

6 changes men can make to improve sperm and have a healthier baby

It’s not just moms-to-be who need to worry about their health. Here’s what guys can do to boost their sperm and have healthier babies.

Kristy Woudstra