Getting Pregnant

Whether you’re just contemplating pregnancy or actively trying to conceive, the journey to motherhood can sometimes be long and winding. Cut through the confusion and find the beauty as you carve out your path to conception.

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Women's Health

IVF attrition: The journey from egg to embryo, explained

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Infertility

Does stress impact fertility?

The answer is likely unsurprising—but a naturopathic doctor shares what to do about it.

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Viral & Trending

Mom-to-be asks if it’s OK to uninvite SIL with infertility struggles from her baby shower

“I feel bad for her, but she can’t keep bringing negativity to all of our celebrations,” she said.

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Viral & Trending

Former ‘Bachelor’ star says it’s okay to ‘hate pregnancy’—even if you’ve struggled with infertility

“It's okay if it’s really hard,” she wrote, “and you don’t have to pretend that it’s all perfect all the time.”

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Infertility

Men aren’t typically part of fertility conversations—until something goes wrong

But it’s time to rewrite that narrative.

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Health & Wellness

Bookmark these virtual support groups on your TTC journey

PSA: You don’t even have to contribute to feel supported.

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Ms. Rachel shares a heartfelt song honoring the baby she lost before welcoming her son

Any parent who has experienced pregnancy loss will instantly relate to her words.

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Miscarriage & Loss

An invitation to the bereaved parents club

This is paradoxical: to love and to lose in this way. It’s unthinkable, and yet here we are.

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Miscarriage & Loss

Navigating pregnancy loss after the loss of my mother

I worked through the emotions of that miscarriage by telling myself that whoever that little baby was, he or she is up there baking cookies and gardening while my mom is telling them all about me.

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Viral & Trending

Mom’s heart-wrenching video about wearing a weighted bear after stillbirth goes viral

“Another day of bear-wearing because my baby is not here.”

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Our Partners

Your guide to choosing an ideal prenatal multivitamin

The nutrients you need and the experience you want.

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Pre-Pregnancy Shopping Guides

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.

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Pregnancy

The surprising history of home pregnancy tests

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

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Getting Pregnant

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

Know thy cervical mucus, know thyself, baby.

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Getting Pregnant

When’s the right time to announce your pregnancy?

Congrats! Ask yourself these questions first, mama.

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Infertility

This is the worst part of unexplained secondary infertility

It’s the irrational anger at the baby section in Target. It’s the hundreds of times each day I wonder what it is that’s keeping me from getting pregnant.

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Getting Pregnant

How to make a baby: The quick & dirty guide to getting pregnant

Love this journey for you.

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Miscarriage & Loss

What to say when your friend has a miscarriage

"Remember you are not alone. Be gentle with yourself."

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Getting Pregnant

What to know about using supplements for fertility—and when to start taking them in preconception

The reality is: Women are choosing to start families later in life. And it’s about time we start supporting them.

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Motherly Stories

Debunking 4 myths about egg health as you age

Time for some good news: Your egg health isn’t set in stone.

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Viral & Trending

Ms. Rachel shares a heartfelt song honoring the baby she lost before welcoming her son

Any parent who has experienced pregnancy loss will instantly relate to her words.

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Motherly Stories

Howling at the moon: How I released chronic stress from parenting and secondary infertility

Finding peace and a surprising new beginning.