Trying to conceive

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

Can a sea moss supplement help you get pregnant?

Can a sea moss supplement help you get pregnant?

With so many trends in fertility, it can be difficult to separate fact from wishful thinking. Here’s what you need to know about sea moss and fertility.

Bonnie Schiedel

We can't decide if we should destroy our leftover frozen embryos

Getting pregnant

We can't decide if we should destroy our leftover frozen embryos

Surrogacy advocate Frankie Nelson struggled over what to do with leftover embryos in frozen storage after IVF. None of the choices are easy.

Frankie Nelson

How I dealt with all the injections and hormones during in vitro fertilization

Trying to conceive

How I dealt with all the injections and hormones during in vitro fertilization

Undergoing IVF is a roller coaster of emotions. Here are six things that made all of the injections and hormones more bearable.

Sarah Kelsey

9 things your guy is doing that are lowering his sperm count

Trying to conceive

9 things your guy is doing that are lowering his sperm count

When you’re trying to get pregnant, it’s time for him to re-evaluate these sperm-count-lowering habits that are interfering with your chances of conceiving.

Julia Seidl

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

I knew infertility was a thing—I just never imagined it would be my thing

Trying to conceive

I knew infertility was a thing—I just never imagined it would be my thing

The five-year plan was to get married, buy a house, start and finish a master’s degree then have two kids. What's that they say about best-laid plans again?

Sonal Champsee

Women reveal the insensitive comments they've heard after a miscarriage

Women reveal the insensitive comments they've heard after a miscarriage

A miscarriage is heartbreaking—but people's comments about it shouldn't be. These women are trying to change the conversation about pregnancy loss.

Sarah Mariotti

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

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

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

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

Trying to conceive

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 talk to your partner about your fertility worries

How to talk to your partner about your fertility worries

It’s important to share concerns regarding conception, but kick-starting the conversation can be daunting. Here’s how to make it as painless as possible.

Karen Robock

How to increase sperm count and boost male fertility

Trying to conceive

How to increase sperm count and boost male fertility

Women often pay more attention to their health when trying to conceive, but there are lots of changes men can make, too. Here's how to increase sperm count.

Claire Gagne

When trying to get pregnant takes the sizzle out of sex

Trying to conceive

When trying to get pregnant takes the sizzle out of sex

Scheduling sex around your cycle can sometimes make it feel like another chore. Try these strategies to keep sex fun and spontaneous.

Kathleen Tyrrell

Can stress really prevent you from getting pregnant?

Trying to conceive

Can stress really prevent you from getting pregnant?

The rumours are true—stress really can affect your fertility. Here’s what you need to know about stress and getting pregnant.

Claire Gagne

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