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Getting Pregnant

Trying to get pregnant? Our expert-backed guidance will help you prepare both mentally and physically.

Trying to get pregnant? The surprising factor couples need to consider

New research shows a dad's preconception health can also have a significant effect on a baby's development.

NHL star Erik Karlsson on his stillborn baby: ‘The joy he gave us will be with us forever’

The hockey star’s honest grief is helping other parents coping with loss know they’re not alone.

2 in 3 millennial women have fertility concerns—but won’t tell anyone

According to a new survey, 39% of women don’t even discuss fertility with their partners.

woman holding pregnant belly as she sits on bed

I was told I could never have kids – but then I got pregnant

I took a pregnancy test. It was positive. I took six more tests. They were all positive.

Ibuprofen may be linked to decreased male fertility, says study

This may be helpful information for couples trying to conceive. 

26-year-old woman gives birth from frozen embryo nearly as old as her

As the new mom says, “This embryo and I could have been best friends.”

lia pregnancy tests: woman places lia pregnancy test on counter

The Lia flushable pregnancy tests aren’t just convenient—they’re game-changing

“It’s been the same stick test since 1987, and that’s kind of crazy.”

Why media portrayals of pregnant celebrities can lead to fertility misconceptions

Researchers found that even when magazines were reporting on stories that weren’t about typical pregnancies, trouble conceiving wasn’t mentioned.

Trying to get pregnant? Red wine might be the key, says study

An anti-inflammatory in red wine could help you get pregnant with as little as one glass a week.

three children playing on the ground

Should we have another baby? The pros and cons of having a third child

Even with logic urging me to stick with two kids, I could not manage to get the idea of a third out of my head.

Why Shawn Johnson’s heartbreaking miscarriage video is so important to watch

“I have been crying more than I ever have, but am still optimistic for what is next.”

Celebrities open up about their miscarriages in moving video

These celebrities are on a mission to take prenatal loss “out of the shadows.”

The 5 Stages of Grief After a Miscarriage

Pregnancy loss is not that different from any other loss.

Gabrielle Union shares the heartbreaking truth about her ‘8 or 9 miscarriages’

This is an important reminder why we should respect other women’s privacy when it comes to family planning.

What I wish I could have told my struggling, infertile self 5 years ago

It will be a million times better than you can even imagine right now. And, it will also be hard, but so, so, so worth it.

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