Infertility

Waiting for pregnancy

Waiting for pregnancy

After finding out I was unlikely to become pregnant naturally, I started to contemplate fertility treatment.

Belle Boggs

My house burned to the ground and it was the best week of my life

My house burned to the ground and it was the best week of my life

The devastating fire in Fort McMurray robbed Lori Brown of everything she owned—but out of the ashes of her home came a miracle.

Lori Brown

After years of infertility, couple announces pregnancy with awesome movie trailer

After years of infertility, couple announces pregnancy with awesome movie trailer

Strap in for an exciting 40-ish weeks

Gillian Grossman

What you need to know about gestational surrogacy

What you need to know about gestational surrogacy

It’s important to remember that there are many ways to build a family, such as using gestational carriers. Here is a primer on what you need to know.

Emily Rivas

Infertility resources and support groups

Infertility resources and support groups

Dealing with infertility and undergoing treatment can be overwhelming. Here are some infertility resources where you can get more information and support.

Today's Parent

Infertility facts and figures

Infertility facts and figures

From your chances of getting pregnant each month to infertility treatment success rates, these are the infertility facts you need to know.

Today's Parent

Secondary infertility: What you need to know

Secondary infertility: What you need to know

Here's what you need to know about secondary infertility.

Kalli Anderson

Secondary infertility: I always wanted a big family

Secondary infertility: I always wanted a big family

I never thought I’d have trouble conceiving again. It turns out, it took four years of treatments and procedures. This is what it’s like to have secondary infertility.

Tara Turnbull

Wendy’s story: Taking an alternative path to parenthood

Wendy’s story: Taking an alternative path to parenthood

After seven failed rounds of IVF, I know I won’t have a child that is genetically mine. But I’m not giving up on motherhood.

Wendy Litner

What you need to know about getting pregnant in your 20s, 30s and 40s

Trying to conceive

What you need to know about getting pregnant in your 20s, 30s and 40s

A decade-by-decade guide to how to think about your fertility and your chances of getting pregnant.

Rachel Lehmann-Haupt

Infertility treatments: What is a healthy egg?

Infertility treatments: What is a healthy egg?

A quick primer on what fertility specialists look for to determine egg quality.

Chidera Ukairo

What is in vitro fertilization (IVF)?

What is in vitro fertilization (IVF)?

Paul Claman, a reproductive-medicine specialist, explains what you need to know about in vitro fertilization (IVF).

Emily Rivas

Melanie Ng's story: I finally became a mother

Melanie Ng's story: I finally became a mother

Pick a goal and work hard—it’s a winning strategy that always worked for Melanie Ng. Except for the one thing she really wanted: a baby.

Melanie Ng

What is intrauterine insemination (IUI)?

What is intrauterine insemination (IUI)?

Dr. Paul Claman, a reproductive-medicine specialist, explains everything you need to know about intrauterine insemination (IUI).

Emily Rivas

Infertility and celiac disease: Is there a connection?

Infertility and celiac disease: Is there a connection?

An undiagnosed autoimmune disorder could be preventing you from getting pregnant. Here's what you need to know about infertility and celiac.

Kim Shiffman

Your options when IVF doesn’t work

Your options when IVF doesn’t work

There are many ways you can build a family. If IUI and IVF don’t work, you still have options.

Emily Rivas

6 ways to cope with infertility stress

6 ways to cope with infertility stress

Going through IVF treatment is gruelling, both physically and emotionally. Here are some ways to cope with infertility stress.

Claire Gagne

Infertility treatments: What is healthy sperm?

Infertility treatments: What is healthy sperm?

If you are undergoing infertility treatments, healthy sperm is one of the first things that doctors will want to determine. Here’s what they’re looking for.

Chidera Ukairo

Can you boost your fertility?

Trying to conceive

Can you boost your fertility?

Can eating plenty of pineapple increase your fertility? Will green tea help? We speak with fertility specialists to get the answers.

Sarah Kelsey

What you need to know about adoption in Canada

What you need to know about adoption in Canada

Adopting a child can be a long and complicated process. Here’s what you need to know about adoption in Canada.

Emily Rivas

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