Conception 101

When you’re ready to get pregnant, you may want it to happen right away. But the reality is most people don’t conceive on the first try (even if it seems like they do). So, how many cycles does it typically take? How does your age factor in? And how long...

Struggling to conceive is heartbreaking — even if you already have a child. You’re so grateful for the baby you have, but your family doesn’t feel complete, and it’s confusing to understand what’s changed. You might even feel like family, friends, and even your doctors are dismissing your concerns. What...

The holidays are the perfect opportunity to show support for your friends or loved ones on their fertility journey. Acknowledging this time of life — the joy and the struggle — by surprising them with a fertility-friendly gift can be a meaningful way to show how much you care. You...

When you’re trying to make a baby, timing is everything. There are just a few days each month when your body is ready to conceive. That’s why it’s important — whether you’ve been trying to get pregnant for a few months or you’re just starting out — to learn how...

Making a baby isn’t always easy, but trying to conceive when you have Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) can feel like the hurdles you have to overcome are especially high. Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome is a common condition that affects around 10% of people with cycles. With PCOS, small cysts form on the...

How to Track Your Fertile Window for Home Insemination Tracking your fertility, also referred to as tracking your ovulation, is an important part of the trying to conceive journey. The importance of identifying the fertile days, also known as the fertile window cannot be understated when trying to conceive. Thanks to...

The Mosie Cup is here at long last, and I couldn’t be more excited. It’s been a passion project for me since our inception in 2015, but more pressing issues always took precedence and budget. As the family “sperm donor” and company co-founder the sample cup plays an important role...

Embarking on the journey to conceive a child is an exciting time, filled with a lot of anticipation but also, at times, worry. While getting pregnant can happen quickly for some, it may take longer for others. You may be wondering, “How long should I try to get pregnant before...

  If you're over the age of 35 and trying to get pregnant, you may have heard that it can be more difficult to get pregnant if you are 35 or older. Many people are choosing to delay pregnancy until their 30s and beyond and are successfully delivering healthy babies....

If you have endometriosis and are considering trying to conceive, you are not alone. If you have been diagnosed with endometriosis or suspect you may have it, understanding what endometriosis is, its impact on fertility, and exploring available treatment options is understandably important for your journey toward parenthood.

What is the impact of prenatal vitamins on fertility and pregnancy? Learn about prenatal vitamins’ benefits, side effects, and when they should be used. Find the right prenatal vitamins for your preconception journey. Explore evidence-based information to support your fertility goals and ensure a healthy pregnancy.

Did you know that across infertility cases, 40-50% are related to male factor infertility? Despite how common it is, it can be a tough subject to navigate for yourself or with a partner. Because of stigma and a lack of awareness, it’s often overlooked – especially at the beginning of the journey to conceive. To help you understand what may be affecting your path to parenthood, we’re exploring the what, why, and how of male fertility testing. Keep reading to learn about test types, treatments