Getting Pregnant

Diabetes drug in fathers could raise risk of birth defects in babies

While more research is needed, the new study highlights the fact that men’s health before conception matters, too.

When’s the right time to announce your pregnancy?

Congrats! Ask yourself these questions first, mama.

Advanced maternal age: No, nothing happens to your eggs the day you turn 35

Here’s why being considered ‘advanced maternal age’ isn’t such a bad thing.

Could a real, actual male birth control pill be in our future?

This seems promising: A new animal study showed a non-hormonal male contraceptive was 99% effective.

How to reduce stress while trying to conceive

Learning strategies for stress reduction can help you navigate the numerous ups and downs that come with trying to conceive.

Can you get pregnant on your period?

Sorry to break it to you, but yes. Here’s how it can—and does—happen.

Pressured to lose weight before fertility treatments? One study shows it’s not necessary

Losing weight doesn’t improve fertility in some women, research shows.

8 things to know about egg freezing, from a fertility specialist

An expert answers all your questions about when to freeze your eggs, cost, success rates and more.

I am an only child mothering an only child—please don’t feel sorry for us

I understand now more about how deeply proud my own mother was of our “three pea pod,” as she named our small family, and how hard she worked to defend it.

Miscarrying while queer: How to care for yourself after pregnancy loss when the resources aren’t built for us

Here’s how to find the support you need and deserve.

To my friends going through IVF, I’m sorry I didn’t understand

If you have friends battling infertility, you don’t know what it’s like until you have lived what it’s like. 

My journey with fibroids—and what I want every other woman to know

I’ve been living with pain for two years. Recently, I decided to do something about it.

What does a faint line on a pregnancy test mean?

We thought it was a yes-or-no question.

Pregnant or TTC? New research shows just how important heart health is

Pregnancy places added stress on the heart—and a new study shows a link between fertility treatments and a higher risk for heart conditions.

I miss how easy and fun sex was before my infertility struggles

Here’s how I found that place again.

I’m pregnant with my second baby and feeling ambivalent about it

Ambivalence in pregnancy is not only common, it’s normal. Here’s how I’m processing.

The 7 most misunderstood fertility myths, explained

Despite what you've heard, sex positions, tight underwear and orgasms don't impact fertility. Here's why.

What not to say to someone who is trying to get pregnant

When it’s not happening to you, it’s easy to forget that infertility can be a devastating, stressful, and expensive process that is emotionally and physically draining.

The surprising history of home pregnancy tests

From peeing on barley to injecting innocent rabbits, pregnancy tests have come a long way, baby.

Is it implantation bleeding or your period? Here’s how to tell the difference

Some women have light spotting that signals pregnancy—even before a positive test.