Trying to conceive

Can a past abortion hurt your chances of getting pregnant?

Trying to conceive

Can a past abortion hurt your chances of getting pregnant?

If you’ve had an abortion, it’s unlikely it will affect your fertility, but there are reasons to talk to your OB/GYN about past procedures.

Raina Delisle

Do orgasms help you get pregnant?

Trying to conceive

Do orgasms help you get pregnant?

It’s clear that men need to orgasm to make a baby. But do women? We asked the experts whether achieving climax can help with conception.

Katie Dupuis

Can you drink when you’re trying to get pregnant?

Trying to conceive

Can you drink when you’re trying to get pregnant?

Alcohol not only affects fertility but can also be dangerous when you don’t know you’re pregnant. Here’s how to be safe while trying to conceive.

Claire Gagne

6 ways to spice up scheduled sex when you’re trying to get pregnant

Trying to conceive

6 ways to spice up scheduled sex when you’re trying to get pregnant

Following an ovulation schedule doesn’t have to feel routine. Here’s how to bring the sexy back while trying to conceive.

Julia Seidl

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

5 ways to succeed while trying to conceive

Trying to conceive

5 ways to succeed while trying to conceive

Rotten eggs? Uncoordinated sperm? Dealing with infertility is overwhelming, exhausting and stressful. Here are five things I did to make it a little more bearable.

Athena Reich

Does a faint line on a home pregnancy test mean I'm pregnant?

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Does a faint line on a home pregnancy test mean I'm pregnant?

Whether it’s a chemical pregnancy or just too early to confirm that you’re expecting, here’s how to figure out what that faint line really means.

Today's Parent

Why can't I get pregnant? 5 reasons you're not conceiving

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Why can't I get pregnant? 5 reasons you're not conceiving

If you’ve spent several months trying to conceive and haven’t had any luck, it’s time to consider whether factors like stress and weight could be playing a role.

Today's Parent

12 celebrities share what it was like trying to conceive

12 celebrities share what it was like trying to conceive

Getting pregnant is a different journey for everyone. Here, 12 celebrities share their experiences of starting their families.

Jessica Spera

10 excuses for why you’re not drinking when you’re pregnant or trying to conceive

Trying to conceive

10 excuses for why you’re not drinking when you’re pregnant or trying to conceive

Not ready to tell everyone at the party that you’re pregnant or trying? We have the best excuses for why you're sticking to water.

Sheri Segal Glick

There's good news if you use pot and are trying to get pregnant

There's good news if you use pot and are trying to get pregnant

You’ve likely heard that marijuana can affect sperm counts, but a new study has found the drug may not interfere with a couple’s chance of conceiving.

Raina Delisle

It's National Baby-Making Day so snuggle close and make some magic

It's National Baby-Making Day so snuggle close and make some magic

January 2nd is the day when the most babies are conceived, so if you've been thinking of having a baby, today just might be your lucky day!

Kevin John Siazon

10 signs you're probably not done having kids

10 signs you're probably not done having kids

Not sure if your family’s complete yet? Here are 10 telltale signs you’re probably not done having kids.

Ashley Bennion

5 fertility myths that are hurting your chances of getting pregnant

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5 fertility myths that are hurting your chances of getting pregnant

We’re separating fact from fiction, when it comes to fertility issues and conception.

Karen Robock

Why these moms decided to share their pregnancy losses on social media

Why these moms decided to share their pregnancy losses on social media

These days, almost everyone posts their happy pregnancy news on social media. But what happens when something goes wrong?

Kristy Woudstra

Stop! This fertility test can’t actually predict your chance of getting pregnant

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Stop! This fertility test can’t actually predict your chance of getting pregnant

Taking count of your eggs might seem like a good way to gauge fertility, but research says your ovarian reserve can't predict your chance of conceiving.

Jill Buchner

How to Respond to Someone's Pregnancy Loss on Social Media

How to Respond to Someone's Pregnancy Loss on Social Media

It can be hard to know how to offer support when someone announces their pregnancy loss on social media. Here’s some help.

Kristy Woudstra

Why are there so many September birthdays?

Why are there so many September birthdays?

You're not imagining it: there are more September birthdays. Why are there so many September babies?

Amy Valm

Two?!: The moment I found out I was having twins

Two?!: The moment I found out I was having twins

My husband was unsure about having a second child. Then we went for the ultrasound—and we're having twins!

Dory Cerny

10 best fertility apps

Getting pregnant

10 best fertility apps

For the efficient parents-to-be or the proactive adult, we have you covered in the baby making (or not) app department.

Juliana Bannon

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