Trying to Conceive

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.

How do I find the right sperm donor?

Queer midwives Marea Goodman and Ray Rachlin walk through the pros and cons of choosing a sperm donor to start your family.

Katrina Scott walks Sports Illustrated runway in the middle of IVF cycle

"This has been a dream for 15+ years… but this moment is perfectly timed."

The ultimate guide to fertility treatment costs

Good news: Grants, scholarships and loans might be available to help you pay.

​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.

Your biggest questions about fibroids and pregnancy, answered

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

Trying to conceive after miscarriage isn’t easy—but here’s how to prepare yourself to try again

Hope is possible.

7 common myths about starting LGBTQ+ families, debunked

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

How does egg donation work?—and 9 other FAQs

How and where can I donate my eggs?

There’s a link between fathers’ alcohol consumption and higher rates of birth defects, says new study

Potential fathers should stop drinking alcohol six months before trying for a pregnancy.

Here’s what to eat if you’re trying to get pregnant

Certain foods can either improve or weaken fertility and sperm quality.

After years of infertility I thought I was prepared to have a baby, the reality was different

You are allowed to vocalize how hard this actually is. Just because you endured a longer road to get here does not take away the fact of the pressure of being a mother.

It’s science: An early bedtime for men leads to healthier sperm

It's nice to be reminded that men's lifestyles have a significant impact on fertility too

I was not prepared for the rollercoaster that is trying to conceive

It's all so isolating and it makes me feel like I'm constantly hiding something from someone.

Let’s make a baby: My 10-step plan to get pregnant

We're gonna get you so pregnant.

It’s science: For women trying to conceive, a walk may be the answer

So what does this mean for you?

26-year-old woman gives birth from frozen embryo nearly as old as her

As the new mom says, “This embryo and I could have been best friends.”

Why media portrayals of pregnant celebrities can lead to fertility misconceptions

Researchers found that even when magazines were reporting on stories that weren’t about typical pregnancies, trouble conceiving wasn’t mentioned.

Gabrielle Union shares the heartbreaking truth about her ‘8 or 9 miscarriages’

This is an important reminder why we should respect other women’s privacy when it comes to family planning.