Ovulation

How to track ovulation: 3 tests to try

Trying to conceive

How to track ovulation: 3 tests to try

Want to figure out when you’re ovulating? We’ve got the details on urine, saliva and basal body temperature tests so you can choose the best method for you.

Lindsay Kneteman

How long do you have to wait to take a pregnancy test?

Trying to conceive

How long do you have to wait to take a pregnancy test?

Can’t wait to find out if you’re pregnant? Here’s the earliest time you can take a pregnancy test and get a definitive answer.

Lindsay Kneteman

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

4 best ovulation predictor kits

Ovulation tests

4 best ovulation predictor kits

First Response, Clearblue and more—check out our reviews of the best ovulation predictor kits, tested in our lab and by women trying to get pregnant.

Today's Parent

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

The Best Time to Get Pregnant

Trying to conceive

The Best Time to Get Pregnant

When it comes to trying to conceive, tracking your cycle and knowing when you ovulate is key. Learn how to determine the best time to get pregnant.

Raina Delisle

Ovulation calculator: Here's how to predict if you're ovulating

Ovulation calculator: Here's how to predict if you're ovulating

What happens when you ovulate and what are your most fertile days? An ovulation calculator can help you predict the best days to conceive.

Today's Parent

Problems getting pregnant? It could be PCOS

Getting pregnant

Problems getting pregnant? It could be PCOS

Up to 10 percent of women have polycystic ovarian syndrome. Here’s what you should know if you think you might be one of them.

Katie Dupuis

Everything you need to know about your ovulation cycle

Getting pregnant

Everything you need to know about your ovulation cycle

Can you get pregnant on your period? And how do you know you're ovulating? We've rounded up the answers to the most common ovulation questions.

Ariel Brewster

What your cervical mucus reveals about your fertility

Getting pregnant

What your cervical mucus reveals about your fertility

Here’s how your cervical mucus relates to your fertility.

Sarah Kelsey

Fertility 101: What you need to know about getting pregnant

Getting pregnant

Fertility 101: What you need to know about getting pregnant

From how ovulation works to your chances of getting pregnant this month, here’s a primer on fertility.

Today's Parent

Quiz: How much do you know about making a baby?

Quiz: How much do you know about making a baby?

Congratulations! You're ready to start (or grow) your family. But besides the basic mechanics, how much do you really know about conceiving? Take our quiz and test your baby-making savvy.

Kim Shiffman

The fertility predictor that tells you when you need to start having kids

The fertility predictor that tells you when you need to start having kids

Want to have three kids? Then you need to get pregnant when you're 23. At least, that's what a new fertility predictor says.

Claire Gagne

Getting-pregnant message board glossary

Getting pregnant

Getting-pregnant message board glossary

Want to chat on our message boards but don't know the lingo? We've got you covered! From AH to ZIFT, we put together a glossary of all the message board acronyms you need to know while you're trying to get pregnant.

Laura Grande

When am I ovulating? How to track when you're most fertile

When am I ovulating? How to track when you're most fertile

Not sure when you’re ovulating? From your cervical mucus to your basal body temperature, here’s how to figure out your best time to conceive.

Lisa van de Geyn

How to get pregnant: Trying to conceive

Getting pregnant

How to get pregnant: Trying to conceive

Thinking about getting pregnant? Now's the time to take stock of your health (and your partner's).

Jennifer Elliott

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