Dealing with Secondary Infertility
You got pregnant so easily with your first baby. This time's different. You've been trying and month after month, you're bewildered by a negative test What's wrong?read more
View ArticleBaby on the Brain: Your Healthy Body Preconception Checklist
Even though it's not time to ditch the birth control, you can actively get ready for a baby, starting today. Our pre-pregnancy checklist can help with your future pregnancy.read more
View ArticleIn the News: In Vitro Treatment Produces Shocking Results For Couple
Congratulations! It's a...oops...not your baby. That's what happened to a gay couple in London when their second child was born.read more
View ArticleThe birth control I will NEVER use again or recommend to my friends
I am a mother of two wonderful little boys. After having my first son, I opted to begin taking Depo Provera shots to prevent another pregnancy before I was ready for another child.read more
View ArticleProgestin Treatment for PCOS Might Reduce Pregnancy Chances
Recent findings by the NIHCD might send physicians scrambling for alternative treatment options for their PCOS patients. Progestin appears to decrease the odds of conception instead of making it more...
View ArticleFibromyalgia and Pregnancy
I was diagnosed with ibromyalgia about a year ago and and finally feel like I am getting back to normal.read more
View ArticleGetting to the roots of infertility
One in six couples experience heartbreaking infertility issues. Often the first step to treating infertility is determining the underlying causes. See how examining your lifestyle, diet and environment...
View ArticleDads-to-Be Under Pressure to Get Pregnant
Dads-to-be and men choosing childlessness feel the pressure to get pregnant heat up along with the grill when Father's Day comes around. Here's how to reduce the pressure gauge and let a little air...
View ArticleMarijuana Use Before Pregnancy Doubles Risk of Premature Birth
Using marijuana before pregnancy more than doubles a woman's risk of giving birth to a baby prematurely, according to a new study.read more
View ArticleHere we go...
After having a mc at 8 weeks in October 2011 I've taken a long break of ttc! In-fact I had completely stopped having any kind of sex until 5 days ago. read more
View ArticleMath Nerd Figures Out Exact Chances to Conceive a Baby
Richie Cotton is a self-described math nerd. He's also a fan of math and charts. He and his girlfriend are trying to conceive so he compiled a chart to his girlfriend and himself figure out how long it...
View ArticleSex during fertility treatments -- bringing sexy back
Infertility takes a toll on you physically, emotionally, financially and sometimes spiritually. You've got a lot of stress ruling your sex life. Between the medical interventions and hormones, your...
View ArticleIs the recommended daily dose of folic acid enough for everyone?
It's well-known that folic acid is part of a healthy regimen for getting pregnant and during pregnancy. What isn't as well-known is that not all women metabolize folic acid in the same way. This could...
View ArticleDo fertility drugs raise your risk of cancer?
Is it true that you increase your risk of cancer if you use fertility drugs? Some of the earlier studies have suggested an association. Find out what the newer meta-studies are showing.read more
View ArticlePlan ahead for a healthy baby
Any project can benefit from a little planning and making a baby is no exception. Your choices now can help ensure a health child, even if you're not planning a new family addition for months or even...
View ArticlePregnancy.org's POAS "Hall of Fame"
We tapped our members to gain insight on where people take their home pregnancy tests besides at home. The stories these ladies had to share were definitely ones for the record books. See the first...
View ArticleU.S. preterm births hit new low - still work to do!
The March of Dimes just released the 2012 Premature Birth Report Card. The U.S. has hit a new 10 year low for preterm births -- a significant improvement now registering at 11.7%! Still, overall, the...
View ArticleLower your risk of gestational diabetes with a preconception diet
Did you know that your diet months and years before pregnancy could lower your risk of gestational diabetes? Eating the right types of foods before before egg meets sperm does make a difference!read more
View ArticleMaking couple time over the holidays
Spending quality time as a couple, even making a baby together should be simple in such an ideal setting. Reality check! While holidays are about loved ones, somehow they don't leave much time for...
View ArticleGet it on under the mistletoe -- babymaking over the holidays
Despite the hectic pace, the crowds, the non-stop activities and people vying for your attention, there's something magical about the season. We've compiled a few suggestions to help you snatch it up...
View ArticleKeep your cervix healthy -- avoid the preventable
We often hear about cervical cancer and we get a Pap smear regularly. Do you really know why you're getting it and what your cervix is?read more
View ArticleFemale infertility -- How do you diagnose and treat it?
One out of every six couples is affected by Infertility. Couples who are unsuccessful in their attempts to get pregnant can undergo an infertility diagnosis. If the condition rests primarily with the...
View ArticleFertility myth busters -- fact versus fiction
So what really constitutes as an fertility myth versus fertility fact? Separate the truth from fiction and empower yourself with real knowledge for your journey to parenthood!read more
View ArticleLesbian and Not knowing Fertility
I am very unsure of what to do anymore. Not willing to give up but wanting too. I have been trying to get pregnant since April of last year. read more
View ArticlePap smear test guidelines 2012 -- 2013
New guidelines were just released in December 2012 from The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) – and supported by The American Cancer Society. They state that most women only...
View ArticleThe baby-making battle -- How to convince your partner
You want a baby. Your partner wants a baby too, but you're not sure when your partner wants to join you on that journey -- or if they are even on the same page as you. How do you go about finding...
View ArticleCould these be signs that im pregnant
Hey need some help. Af is a week late. Ive been more tired than usual, noticed that my boobs have been leaking a little, and sore. I have also been cramping off and on. I could I be, pregnant.
View ArticleWhat is the BBT Charting Tool?
Looking for an explanation of our charting tool? Here it is! For step by step directions, read below and also click here. The Pregnancy.org Base Basal Temperature (BBT) Charting Tool is designed to...
View ArticleThe History of the Pregnancy Test
The pregnancy test and the methods to find out if you're pregnant or not, have gone through a massive transformation.read more
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