Articles & Expert Guides on Planning for a Baby
Medically-reviewed expert guides, tips, real-life stories, and articles on Planning for a Baby.
Positive Signs After Embryo Transfer (If You’re Symptom-Spotting)
When Does Implantation Occur? Your Full Implantation Timeline
What is Cervidil & How Is It Used?
At-Home Insemination Kits: How Do They Work?
Signs of Pregnancy After Stopping Depo-Provera
How Soon Can You Get Pregnant After an Abortion?
Does Mucinex Help You Get Pregnant?
6 Tips for Getting Pregnant in Your 30s
What Are the Chances of Getting Pregnant Without Protection One Time?
Can You Get Pregnant After a Tummy Tuck?
IVF After Tubal Ligation: Is It Possible? Your Expert Guide
Does Fertility Tea Really Work?
What Foods Should I Avoid While Taking Letrozole For Fertility?
Does Matcha Cause Infertility?
What is Antral Follicle Count? AFC in Fertility
What to do After a Positive Pregnancy Test
IVF Gender Selection: Is It Possible?
My Husband Takes Testosterone Injections - Can I Still Get Pregnant?
Pregnancy Test Readers: How to Read Pregnancy Tests Like a Pro
What Not to Do Before Taking a Pregnancy Test
From the community
I took a pregnancy test last week, and I took another one today. Are they both positive?
I just want to know
HELP
I’m 3 days late for my period. I tested and it’s hard to tell if I’m pregnant or not. I have been testing for the last week and every single test shows these faint lines. I’m waiting another week to see if the lines get darker. Has this happened to anyone 3 days past their period or should my lines be darker?! 😅
It’s positive to you guys to right?
Have been trying for more than 7 months took this and another this past Friday and they both came back positive 😱 I have an appointment Thursday to confirm
IVF fears
I’m trying to not overthink things but it’s quite hard. We will be starting our first round of IVF soon and all I can think is what I’m scared of - I’m scared I’ll produce no eggs - I’m scared I’ll produce too many eggs and not be allowed a fresh transfer - I’m scared no eggs will fertilise - I’m scared no eggs wi...
Did parenthood become easier or harder when you had a 2nd baby? (Read below)
I have a 2 y.o. and she’s very VERY depended on me, she doesn’t let me do anything and always wants to play together. Making food is difficult for me some days. Drinking water. Going to the washroom by myself. I’m wondering if having another child will make it easier or harder for me? Will she then adjust and become...
Positive?
Been taking the cheap tests off Amazon for the fast 3 days showing faint lines, but not enough for me to be convinced, thought I’d get out the clear blue this morning and I think that’s a definite positive I’m not sure how many DPO I am as I’m irregular.
Not ovulated
Wonderful.. wasted month 👍🏽
EBF trying to conceive…
Hi ladies I’m currently exclusively breast feeding and my periods have not yet returned. We are trying for baby no.2. When could I test as I won’t know if I’ve ovulated or not? Symptoms can be hard to spot as I get cramps when breastfeeding. Also has anyone got pregnant while breastfeeding? TIA x
DPO and testing
I have PCOS and I had a very positive LH strip on 13/10, I am appx 8-9DPO. Is it too early to test? I did a FMU test and it’s negative 😖
Testing question
Hey so I just want any opinions on this. My last period was the 25th of September. I have been taking test which all come back negative. Like all of the early response tests. I think I’m pregnant and have been having symptoms. For example I am cramping but haven’t gotten my period yet. Which has never happened befor...