Infertility

What infertility taught me

What infertility taught me

Being diagnosed as infertile took me by surprise, but after years of struggling, it gave me a new perspective—and a deeper appreciation for my pregnancy.

Nicolle Weeks

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

How I decided to stop doing fertility treatments

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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

Why is there hardly any support for moms after a miscarriage?

Why is there hardly any support for moms after a miscarriage?

Nearly three-quarters of moms say they weren't given information about what to expect or how to find support after a miscarriage. That's not OK.

Kristen Thompson

Getting pregnant with my second kid was way easier than my first

Trying to conceive

Getting pregnant with my second kid was way easier than my first

From a two-year-long journey to her first-born, to getting pregnant within a month with her second, Natalie Preddie learned no two journeys are alike.

Today's Parent

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

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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

I’m fit and healthy and got gestational diabetes

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I’m fit and healthy and got gestational diabetes

After a tough road to pregnancy, fitness blogger Trisha Enriquez of No Tummy Mommy dealt with something she thought she'd never get: gestational diabetes.

Today's Parent

I got pregnant once, so why can’t I again?

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I got pregnant once, so why can’t I again?

Jamie Scrimgeour's first pregnancy happened quick, but she's found that answering the question "so when are you having another baby?" isn't that simple.

Today's Parent

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

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

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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

Why I told everyone when I was trying to get pregnant

Why I told everyone when I was trying to get pregnant

Fertility challenges can make a couple feel so alone, but one woman found that there’s no fear in telling everyone in your life that you’re trying to have a baby.

Jessica Player as told to Vanessa Milne

Everything you need to know about the fertility drug letrozole

Trying to conceive

Everything you need to know about the fertility drug letrozole

Letrozole is a common first line of treatment, whether you have PCOS or unexplained infertility. Learn what it does and how it can help you get pregnant.

Alex Mlynek

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

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

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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.

Today's Parent

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

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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

Learning to trust your body when you’re struggling to get pregnant

Learning to trust your body when you’re struggling to get pregnant

It’s normal to develop body issues when your body won’t give you the one thing you want. Here are six ways to reconnect with it and trust it again.

Amy Green

When to talk to your doctor about your fertility issues

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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

How to handle your friend’s pregnancy announcement when you’re struggling to conceive

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How to handle your friend’s pregnancy announcement when you’re struggling to conceive

It’s sometimes hard to be happy for a friend’s pregnancy when you’ve been struggling to conceive. Here’s how to deal with those conflicting emotions.

Amy Gibson