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Jessie J Shares Her Infertility Struggle For The First Time Onstage
Sara Coughlin
Nov 14, 2018
Infertility Awareness
How Exercise Can Affect Your Fertility
Cory Stieg
Nov 6, 2018
Health Trends
A Same-Sex Couple Carried The Same Baby Together & Here's How That's Possible
Cory Stieg
Oct 30, 2018
Parenthood
What The New Fertility Rates Can Really Tell Us
On Wednesday, a new report came out from the National Center for Health Statistics (NCHS), which details how fertility rates have changed from 2007 to 2017
by
Cory Stieg
Movies
Private Life
Might Just Be The Best Netflix Movie Of The...
Warning: This story contains mild spoilers for Private Life, available to stream on Netflix October 5. The opening scene of Tamara Jenkins' Private Li
by
Anne Cohen
Infertility Awareness
Was The Doctor On
This Is Us
Right About IVF?
On last night’s episode of This Is Us, Kate and Toby decide to pursue in-vitro fertilization (IVF) treatments to have a baby. Eager to get started on the
by
Cory Stieg
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Parenthood
Meghan Markle's Hairstyle Has Nothing To Do With Pregnancy
When it comes to the royals, people love to speculate about pregnancy. Just three days ago, rumors of a new Kate Middleton pregnancy were debunked. The Duc
by
Kasandra Brabaw
Parenting
After 7 Miscarriages, The Surprise I Wasn’t Expecting…
It’s been a few years since I’ve written about having a baby: Trying to have one, failing to have one, wondering about one, giving up on the idea of on
by
Christene Barberich
Sex
Lube Doesn't Kill Sperm, But It Can Slow It Down
When someone is trying to get pregnant (from penis-in-vagina sex, at least), they often do everything they can to help their partner's sperm reach the
by
Kasandra Brabaw
Wellness
Why Infertility Is More Than A Physical Disorder
by
Kimberly Truong
Wellness
How Common Is It To Get Pregnant In Your 50s?
On Saturday, actress Brigitte Nielsen announced the birth of her fifth child, at the age of 54. Nielsen has yet to confirm whether she conceived naturally
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Kimberly Truong
Sex
When Is A Person "Least Fertile"?
The funny thing about fertility is that when you're trying to avoid getting pregnant, it can feel like you're fertile all of the time. And if you
by
Cory Stieg
Wellness
What I Wish I Knew Before I Froze My Eggs
by
Carla Sosenko
Parenthood
Why Are So Many
Bachelor
Alumnae Using This Bracelet To ...
After a season of Bachelor or Bachelorette, it's custom for contestants — winners and losers — to pick up a handful of sponcon deals to take advan
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Cory Stieg
Parenthood
No, I Won't Be Having A Second Child
But, gee, thanks for asking.
by
Sandy Jorgenson
Parenthood
Seeking A Surrogate For The End Of The World
Surrogacy requires an immense amount of trust, and a willingness to accept the discomfort in a profound set of unknowns. I'm finding the chaotic state of t
by
Kelli Auerbach
Work & Money
Did You Know That Starbucks Covers IVF For Full & Part Time Emplo...
For Starbucks employees, it may be a little bit easier to start a family using alternative means: the company offers full coverage for IVF, or in vitro fer
by
Cameron Glover
Parenthood
Why This 20-Something Chose To Explore Infertility In Her First N...
Set in the politically explosive Nigeria of the 1980s, breakout novelist Ayobami Adebayo's deceptively slender debut, Stay With Me, focuses on the mar
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Rachel Selvin
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Body
What It's Really Like To Use A Surrogate
Update: A source has confirmed to People that Kim and Kanye are, indeed, expecting their third child, via a surrogate. This article was originally publishe
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Sarah Jacoby
Parenthood
The True Story Behind The
Friends From College
IVF Episode
More people are using in vitro fertilization to get pregnant than ever before; celebrities have openly discussed their experiences with IVF, and yet pop cu
by
Cory Stieg
News
This 7-Year-Old Boy's Response To Learning About Infertility Is T...
The world can be a scary place filled with heartbreaking stories. Growing up and dealing with everyday realities such as infertility, which the CDC reports
by
Madison Medeiros
TV Shows
Ballers
Just Offered A Fresh Take On Infertility
The reality of infertility is a little less biased than what we see on TV.
by
Sesali Bowen
Parenthood
Do You Really Have To Lose Weight Before IVF?
Preparing for IVF treatments can be a very complex process, mentally, physically, and emotionally. And unfortunately, like many aspects of pregnancy, IVF i
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Cory Stieg
Parenthood
This Woman Just Gave Birth To Quadruplets After Struggling With I...
I'm not sure if I believe in miracles, but every now and again a story comes around that makes me start to think they just might exist. For new parent
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Madison Medeiros
Wellness
In A Heartbreaking Post, One Woman Explains Why She's Giving Up O...
“Days trying for a baby: 2999 (over 8 years) Doctors consultations: 62 Scans/ultrasounds: 45 Blood tests: 64 Needles: 130 Procedures: 3 IVF cycles: 1
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Kasandra Brabaw
Body
The Easiest Way To Figure Out When You're Most Likely To Get Preg...
Whether you're trying to get pregnant or doing everything in your power to avoid it, knowing which days you're most fertile is some seriously val
by
Sarah Jacoby
Parenthood
Everything You Think When You're Waiting For Pregnancy Test Results
Waiting for the results of a pregnancy test can be one of the most nerve-wracking experiences a couple faces together. Luckily, Alyssa Litman's hilari
by
Rachel Selvin
Pop Culture
Khloé Kardashian Faking Fertility Treatments On TV Shows Nothing ...
When Khloé Kardashian attempted to become pregnant and underwent fertility treatments, her struggle resonated with many viewers on the show. Kardashian sp
by
Meghan De Maria
TV Shows
Khloe Kardashian "Fake Tried" Getting Pregnant While Married To L...
Many fans identified with the onscreen struggle Khloé Kardashian went through during her fertility treatments on Keeping Up With The Kardashians. But in a
by
Meghan De Maria
Body
What Really Happens When You Get Pregnant Using Someone Else's Eggs
On the off chance that you haven't been watching this season of Pretty Little Liars, let's just take a moment to recap a totally-normal-and-not-a
by
Sarah Jacoby
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