Getting Pregnant

Could this treatable infection be related to recurrent pregnancy loss?

A $50 test solved one couple’s infertility. Why aren’t more doctors looking for ureaplasma?

12 signs you might be having fertility struggles, according to experts

And what to do next.

Your guide to getting pregnant with IUI

Two midwives share everything you need to know about the fertility process.

10 true things about the first year of motherhood

Sure, there’s a lot of parenting books out there–but here’s 10 things you really need to know about that first year.

The Covid vaccine does not affect fertility, but getting Covid does, study shows

We fact-checked the myths surrounding the Covid vaccine and fertility so you can make the most informed choices for your family.

This little device is clutch if you’re trying to get pregnant

Know thy cervical mucus, know thyself, baby.

Wait, you can get pregnant on birth control?

TL;DR: Yes.

What’s the ‘right’ amount of time between pregnancies? It might be shorter than you think

A new study is challenging what we previously thought.

These powerful viral photos are changing the way we talk about pregnancy + infant loss

In a series of stunning photographs, Paterak shows mothers who have suffered a loss holding a chalkboard with the worst and best things people said to them.

This is the baby registry advice I wish I had as a first-time mom

Four years, three kids and lots of hard-won wisdom later.

A primer on legal basics for forming LGBTQ families

Here's how to navigate potential challenges smoothly.

These viral photos tell a story of stillbirth that words could not

Loss can take many forms, and Pennsylvania photographer Meg Brock is helping the world…

When does morning sickness start?

Although the exact cause of morning sickness is unknown, it is believed to be linked to the drastic hormonal changes that take place in the first trimester of pregnancy.

Pregnancy after breast cancer: What an expert wants you to know

It's an unfortunate fact that during cancer treatment, chemotherapy can damage and deplete a woman's eggs, making future conception more difficult. However, there are several ways to preserve your fertility or grow your family after cancer.

Which supplements should I take to increase fertility?

While no supplement is a "magic bullet" for fertility, many over-the-counter fertility supplements can supply necessary nutrients.

10 essential facts about getting pregnant they didn’t teach in sex ed

1. There are a lot of ways to make a baby (and they are all beautiful).

Chrissy Teigen shares heartbreaking photo one year after losing her baby

"A year ago you gave me the greatest pain I could ever imagine to show me I could survive anything, even if I didn't want to."

PFAS exposure may significantly affect male fertility

Recent studies have revealed that environmental toxins known as PFAS may lower sperm count and reduce sex drive in men. Here's what you need to know.

Pregnancy loss leave must be included in our parental leave conversation

And first, we need to de-stigmatize it.

How do I find the right sperm donor?

Queer midwives Marea Goodman and Ray Rachlin walk through the pros and cons of choosing a sperm donor to start your family.