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Your baby’s first home: Why now is the time to start loving your body

4 mantras to turn negative self-talk into acceptance and love for your body.

Why you want a TTC squad + who to include

#3—Having a girlfriend who can relate can be validating and comforting. 

3 ways to keep the romance alive in baby-making

3. Don’t be afraid to switch things up a bit—get creative!

3 things trying to conceive taught me about my wife + marriage

My wife and I grew so much closer to each other during the period of time when we were trying to conceive. 

Having a baby in a time of Zika: What couples need to know

What couples needs to know about Zika at each stage of family planning—from conception to new parenthood

8 things you need to know about your man’s fertility

Here are specific ways men can be proactive about their conception journey. 

Congrats—you’re pregnant! 10 fun ways to share the news with your partner

After all that “trying,” you get to share the big news with your partner. How will you do it?

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I’m ready for a baby, he’s not (yet)—7 steps to talk through it together

It can be frustrating—and maybe scary—when you’re ready to take the leap and he’s not. Here are 7 strategies to help.

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Want to get pregnant? Try an orgasm

Yes, it is true: regular, orgasmic sex can improve your odds of getting pregnant.

5 interview tips when you’re starting a family + job hunting

Plus a discussion guide with 5 questions to ask your potential employer.

Am I ready for motherhood?

“I didn't know I was ready... I still don't. But here we are."

5 ways to use the best of Chinese medicine to boost your fertility

When done together, Eastern + Western medicine can work better than either alone.

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6 OB-GYN-approved strategies to get pregnant fast

Because when you decide to get pregnant, you want it to happen as quickly as possible.

Prenatal exercise is good for fertility! What to do + what to avoid when TTC + pregnant

Men and women who exercise moderately have higher fertility rates than those who don’t.

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7 things to think about if you didn’t get pregnant this month

Instead of getting a positive pregnancy test, you got your period. Here are a few things to keep in mind.

Self-care matters: Mantras to nurture you as you become a mom

This is the beginning of your beautiful and complicated relationship that you will have with yourself as a mother.

Do I need a nursery? 7 creative ways to make room for baby

You don’t need to upgrade apartments or buy a bigger home to have a baby.

10 fertility diet tips that can help you get pregnant

Hydrate, hydrate, hydrate—water can create more cervical mucus which is necessary for egg fertilization.

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