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Getting Pregnant

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

3 Reasons to Do Prenatal Ab Workouts

And how to make them safe for baby and you during pregnancy.

Updated Oct. 12, 2021

How To Boost Your Fertility

5 steps you can take to increase your chance of getting pregnant.

Updated Oct. 12, 2021

Pregnancy After Miscarriage

Getting pregnant after a miscarriage is an emotional rollercoaster ride.

Updated Oct. 16, 2021
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Why you should strengthen your core *before* getting pregnant

The best time to learn about and connect to the pelvic floor muscles is ideally before pregnancy.

Updated Feb. 09, 2022
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Technically pregnant: The 5 best fertility apps & devices we used to conceive

MotherlyLoves review of your must-have smartphone apps to wearable devices.

Updated Feb. 07, 2022

3 ways to keep the romance alive in baby-making

3. Don’t be afraid to switch things up a bit—get creative!

Updated Nov. 10, 2022

Having a baby in a time of Zika: What couples need to know

What couples needs to know about Zika at each stage of family planning—from conception to new parenthood

Updated Jan. 13, 2023
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6 things men worry about while trying to conceive

#1—Is it my fault that she hasn’t gotten pregnant yet?

Updated Feb. 11, 2022
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Let’s talk about conception sex

OB-GYN tips & tactics to get pregnant fast. 

Updated Nov. 12, 2022

Music to make love by: a Spotify baby-making playlist

It’s time to spice things up in the bedroom. That means John Legend and Norah Jones will be joining you STAT. 

Updated Nov. 10, 2022
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I’m ready for a baby, he’s not (yet)—7 steps to talk through it together

It can be frustrating—and maybe scary—when you’re ready to take the leap and he’s not. Here are 7 strategies to help.

Updated Nov. 10, 2022
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Want to get pregnant? Try an orgasm

Yes, it is true: regular, orgasmic sex can improve your odds of getting pregnant.

Updated Nov. 10, 2022
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6 OB-GYN-approved strategies to get pregnant fast

Because when you decide to get pregnant, you want it to happen as quickly as possible.

Updated Nov. 10, 2022
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9 essential questions to ask at your preconception checkup

Here's a printable discussion guide to bring to your OB-GYN or midwife.  

Updated Jan. 04, 2023

Infertility from a Dad’s Point of View

How it feels to be a man struggling to get his partner pregnant.

Updated Oct. 12, 2021
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What is the two-week wait? An OB-GYN shares what you need to know

Conception, fertilization, implantation: Our OB-GYN explains the biology of early pregnancy and your baby.

Updated Nov. 28, 2022

Are you ever ‘ready’ to have a baby?

Motherhood isn’t about getting ready. Motherhood makes you ready as you live it.

Updated Nov. 10, 2022
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Talking to a Friend About Her Infertility

Tips and advice for supporting a friend or loved one through infertility

Updated Jan. 13, 2022

Tracking Your Fertility Could Help You Get Pregnant Faster

4 tips to help you get started on the road to pregnancy.

Updated Oct. 12, 2021
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