Conception 101

If you haven’t heard, making friends with your cervix is a great thing to do when you’re trying to get pregnant. But how do you find your cervix?  First of all, it will take a few tries. Forget about figuring out what your cervical mucus is telling you for now. Just start...

The fertility journey can be long and frustrating — after all, you only have a few fertile days each month, and if you miss them, you have to wait a whole other month. While there aren’t really any true shortcuts, there are a few things you can try that might...

COMMON QUESTIONS Q: Can I use the Mosie Baby Ovulation Test to avoid pregnancy?A: No, the test should not be used as a form of birth control. Q: Do alcohol or common medications affect the test?A: No, but you should consult your physician if you are taking any hormonal medication....

In the video below, Maureen discusses implantation bleeding including what implantation bleeding is and what causes implantation bleeding as well as how to tell if you're experiencing implantation bleeding vs. your normal period and when you should consider seeing your doctor.

If you are planning to use a sperm donor, it’s good to know the laws in your state. Here’s an awesome article organized by the Movement Advancement Project and found on the Family Equality resources page that can help answer some of your questions on parental rights.   Assisted Reproduction Laws by State This map shows...

Unless you have a friend or family member who has been open about their fertility struggles, here’s what’s likely NOT on your mind during this exciting time: having to time intercourse, checking your cervical mucus, charting your ovulation, using an ovulation predictor kit. You might be thinking of baby names, or who your child might look like – not the real possibility of seeing a negative pregnancy test each month.

What is a chemical pregnancy? What causes it? And how do I know if I’ve had one?  Answers to these questions are important to have on your journey to conceive. First thing you need to know is that a chemical pregnancy is very common. In fact, 50-75% of all miscarriages...

Choosing a sperm donor can be one of the most challenging decisions that will need to be made on the path to parenthood. This article by Family Equality will attempt to help you work through that process in as pain-free a way as possible. Asking questions like is a familial connection important and are you concerned about the cost of sperm from cyrobanks will help guide your decision. Regardless of the path you choose, known or unknown donor, there will be questions along the way!