getting pregnant

How to use a basal thermometer

Trying to conceive

How to use a basal thermometer

Do you really need a basal thermometer? We answer all your questions, including how it works, how much it costs and if it’s worth it.

Bonnie Schiedel

I was addicted to peeing on a stick

Trying to conceive

I was addicted to peeing on a stick

Yes, it’s possible to be addicted to pregnancy tests. And after taking more than 600 tests over four years, it was clear that I was a pee on a stick addict.

Tania Lorena Rivera

Ectopic Pregnancy Symptoms

Ectopic Pregnancy Symptoms

Learn the symptoms, risk factors and treatment options for ectopic pregnancy, a condition that can mimic a normal pregnancy.

Courtney Manser

5 things you probably didn't know about donor eggs

Trying to conceive

5 things you probably didn't know about donor eggs

Donor eggs have revolutionized the options available to couples struggling to get pregnant. Here are five things about them that may surprise you.

Caitlin Dunne

How far along am I? Four ways to figure out how pregnant you are

How far along am I? Four ways to figure out how pregnant you are

You’re itching to know when your little one will arrive. Here are different ways to calculate how far you are in your pregnancy.

Andrea Karr

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

10 things you realize when you’re trying to have a baby

Trying to conceive

10 things you realize when you’re trying to have a baby

Thinking about having a baby? You’ll begin to see your life and everything in it (right down to your cervical mucus) in a whole new way.

Sheri Segal Glick

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

What not to say to someone struggling with infertility

What not to say to someone struggling with infertility

"Just relax!" People who have struggled with infertility reveal all the unhelpful things well-intentioned people have told them.

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

Early pregnancy signs: Heartburn, gas, tender breasts, and more

Early pregnancy signs: Heartburn, gas, tender breasts, and more

Is heartburn a pregnancy sign? And what about sore boobs? Here are the most common early pregnancy signs in the first month.

Helen Racanelli

What I wish I’d known before my first IUI

What I wish I’d known before my first IUI

From the success rate to what the procedure feels like, here’s a first-hand primer on IUI.

Sarah Kelsey

Why pregnant women start to see other pregnant women everywhere

Why pregnant women start to see other pregnant women everywhere

You're expecting a baby, and now you've started to see pregnant women everywhere you look. We asked the experts what’s going on.

Raina Delisle

Here's what happens if you get pregnant on birth control

Here's what happens if you get pregnant on birth control

Yes, you can get pregnant while on birth control. Here’s what you need to know, whether you’re using the pill, an IUD or another method.

Alex Mlynek

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

All about ovulation tests

Trying to conceive

All about ovulation tests

An ovulation test can help you figure out when you can conceive. Here’s everything you need to know about the tests and getting an accurate result.

Today's Parent

What are my chances of having twins or multiples?

Trying to conceive

What are my chances of having twins or multiples?

Could you be seeing double soon? We break down the factors that increase your chances of having twins.

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

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

5 places to travel before you have a baby

5 places to travel before you have a baby

Sure, parents can travel, but some trips are meant for adults only. Plan to visit one of these fabulous destinations where you’d never take the kids.

Lindsay Kneteman

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