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Which birth control is the best at preventing pregnancy?

Here are your chances of getting pregnant on 13 different types of contraception.

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It’s time to stop asking women when they’re having a(nother) baby

Let’s open the dialogue about women’s experiences with pregnancy loss, infertility and ideas around family and motherhood.

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What I want you to know about Mother’s Day after miscarriage

Miscarriage, until it happens to you, is an experience nearly impossible to describe. And after? After, it's the only thing we can think about.

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It’s time to stop calling infertility a women’s health issue

While infertility affects men and women at equal rates, it’s still largely considered a women’s health issue. It’s time for that to change.

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Motherhood begins before a child is born

No matter if you are pregnant, adopting, taking the route of surrogacy, or grieving the loss of a child. You are a mother. Always.

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When you’re struggling with infertility, sometimes you just need to break down

To anyone else out there feeling the seesaw shift of emotions with infertility—I see you and I feel you.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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