Infertility is the inability to conceive after at least one year of trying to get pregnant (or six months for women over 35). It impacts virtually every area of a couple’s life, including how they connect sexually. Infertility can cause sexual problems and emotional distance that lingers even after you and your partner end treatment or…
Sometimes it can seem like you are the only couple in the world struggling with fertility issues. As you watch friends, coworkers, and family members announce pregnancies and show off gender reveals on social media, you might start to wonder what’s wrong with you. For many couples, the stress and challenges of trying to conceive…
Just as infertility causes emotional stress to an individual, it also impacts relationships—most especially, your romantic relationship. Trying to conceive can create conflict and tension, but it can also bring couples closer together. It can do both at once! Here are some of the most common relationship challenges brought out by infertility, followed by practical steps you can take to heal…
Infertility can be a lonely road, but you don’t need to walk it alone. There’s no denying the fact that infertility can take a major toll on your mental and physical health. The hormones, the disappointment, the needles and tests all impact your well-being. There is no way to describe the overwhelming pain associated with trying —…
Between the stress, cost, and endless questions, fertility treatments can come with a lot of baggage. Going through a decade of infertility taught me a hell of a lot, but the main lesson was this: I needed to be an advocate for my own health. The other lesson was that fertility treatments come with so much baggage.…
Fertility coaching exists to help people who find the path to parenthood isn’t a straight line. That’s especially true if you throw in fertility drugs, IUI, IVF, donor or surrogacy. Between the sometimes alarming costs and uncertainties, fertility treatments can come with a lot of stressors and endless questions. This article takes a look at…
Could you be pregnant? Get answers to common questions about home pregnancy tests. Taking a home pregnancy test can be exciting, but it also may be stressful. That’s especially true if you’re not sure whether you should trust the results. Know when and how to take a home pregnancy test. And learn some of the…
If you think you might be pregnant, you want to know right away. But it’s important to understand what’s happening in your body so you know how soon you can test. Read on to learn all about when to use a pregnancy test, the types of tests available and more! When to take a pregnancy…
Are you pregnant? Some early signs of pregnancy may show up around the time you’ve missed a period – or a week or two before or after. Pregnancy symptoms are different for every woman, and can even be different from one pregnancy to the next. Symptoms start at different times, too: Some women immediately feel…
While pregnancy tests and ultrasounds are the only way to know if you’re pregnant, you can look for other signs and symptoms like morning sickness, fatigue, and more. Though it may sound odd, your first week of pregnancy is based on the date of your last menstrual period. Your last menstrual period is considered week 1…
