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The best age to have a baby

Trying to conceive

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

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

What happens after you go off the birth control pill

Trying to conceive

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?

Trying to conceive

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?

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

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?

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

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

How to get pregnant faster

Getting pregnant

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

Trying to conceive

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

Trying to conceive

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

Trying to conceive

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

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

Trying to conceive

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?

Trying to conceive

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

What you need to know about using home pregnancy tests

Trying to conceive

What you need to know about using home pregnancy tests

Experiencing some pregnancy symptoms? Find out when to take a home pregnancy test to get an accurate result and how to tell if you might need to test again.

Today's Parent

When your friend can't get pregnant (and you can)

When your friend can't get pregnant (and you can)

How to be supportive if a friend can't get pregnant.

Gillian Savigny

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

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