fertility

There were 60,000 fewer births last year because of the pandemic—and it matters

Not only do we have a society in which people are suffering and dying unjustly every day, we have a society that makes people not want to have children.

8 things I want you to know about infertility

It's important to normalize infertility challenges.

6 lies I believed about infertility before I got pregnant

2. All you have to do is relax.

Halsey slams speculation about her pregnancy

"Why is it ok to speculate and pass judgment about fertility?" asked the pregnant singer.

​I wanted to believe that buying sperm was simple—it was anything but

Here's what I learned about choosing a sperm bank and a donor.

Yes, certain foods can increase sperm count—here’s what to eat

Sperm health is just as important as ovum health.

Viral video of a woman finding out she’s pregnant after years of infertility

Watch the emotional moment this mama finds out she’s pregnant after 3…

Her 53-year-old mom became her surrogate, then she got pregnant, too

Now this family has welcomed two baby girls less than two months apart.

What *not* to say to someone going through IVF (and what to say instead)

If you aren't sure what to say, it's okay not to say anything at all.

8 ways to keep your cool during the 2-week wait

5. Avoid triggers

Your biggest questions about fibroids and pregnancy, answered

4. "Fibroids were found on my ultrasound—what now?"

I adopted an embryo during the pandemic

Here's my story.

Does insurance cover family-building costs for LGBTQ+ families?

Here's how to find out what's covered (and what's not) under your plan, plus how to optimize your coverage and advocate for yourself.

What I wish I could tell my past self after my miscarriage

"Please know that this loss does not define you, your value or your self-worth."

Can too much exercise make it harder to get pregnant?

Keep your exercise routine going without impacting your fertility.

Yoga can help reduce anxiety when trying to conceive

Fertility yoga is a rhythmic practice that focuses on the reproductive and hormonal system.

It was ‘just’ a chemical pregnancy—but I still grieved deeply

"Something was there," the nurse said. "But it's gone now."

12 indulgences that make pregnancy totally worth it

This whole pregnancy thing might not be so bad, after all.

7 common myths about starting LGBTQ+ families, debunked

Looking to start a family as an LGBTQ+ person? Here's what you need to know.

I hate sex when I’m trying to conceive

Sex becomes so mechanical and monotonous when it's demoted to just one sole purpose.