Getting Pregnant

Can you get pregnant with endometriosis? A fertility expert explains

Getting pregnant with endometriosis may be challenging, but it’s not impossible.

My infertility made me dread attending baby showers

Because they always meant one thing: being surrounded by excited squeals and endless reminders of the one thing I didn’t have and desperately wanted.

I wasn’t able to freeze my eggs. Now I’m helping other women freeze theirs for free

Don't people going through this family-building path deserve better?

It’s time we destigmatize using medical intervention to get pregnant

Though dealing with infertility was an incredibly difficult journey, it still has silver linings.

I became a first-time mother at 46 after a lifetime of being told I couldn’t have kids

It’s the miracle of my story, and the unlikelihood of my family, that stands out.

The top 5 male fertility supplements (plus when to start taking them)

It takes two to make a baby. Here's why men's prenatal supplements are helpful.

Prince Harry says Meghan Markle’s miscarriage was a result of stress from U.K. media

Prince Harry opens up about his wife's miscarriage during the second part of his Netflix docuseries.

Phthalates cause uterine fibroids, in vitro study confirms

Uterine fibroid growth is activated by chemicals found in everyday products, according to new research.

Keke Palmer’s pregnancy is hopeful news to the PCOS community

The soon-to-be-mama has PCOS, too.

Trying to conceive after pregnancy loss? You may not have to wait 6 months

A new study challenges the current WHO guidelines.

The unexpected grief triggers I encountered after my pregnancy loss

Although I knew losing a baby would be emotional, I don’t think I realized just how many triggers I would encounter in the months that followed my pregnancy loss.

To the mama experiencing pregnancy loss—give yourself space to grieve

Don’t treat recovery as a weigh station on the way to happiness, but instead as a critical component to dealing with what you’ve just been through.

Should I freeze my eggs? What we can learn from Jennifer Aniston’s experience

Egg freezing isn't fertility insurance, but it can be a good option if you want to give yourself a little more time.

How I told my toddler about my miscarriage and memorialized the loss together

If you told your child about your pregnancy, they knew you had babies in your tummy or you’re visibly sad, you may consider telling them about your pregnancy loss. 

Yep, you can get pregnant during perimenopause

It may be different than TTC in your 20s, but pregnancy during perimenopause is still possible.

Yes, you CAN get pregnant with PCOS. A fertility expert shares how.

A fertility expert weighs in.

How to avoid IVF injection bruising, according to an acupuncturist

Chrissy Teigen’s IVF journey brings to light a little-discussed phenomenon: Dealing with all those shots.

We’re talking about miscarriage more—but what about the anxiety that follows?

Anxiety after miscarriage is a common but not well-understood phenomenon.

Peta Murgatroyd reveals embryo transfer was unsuccessful in heartbreaking Instagram post

“One of the happiest days of my life, and then 10 days later one of the saddest moments I’ll never forget.”

Miscarriage risk may be highest in late summer, data shows

A new study highlights the link between miscarriage risk and extreme heat. But more research is needed to understand the correlation.