Getting Pregnant

Planning for a baby starts here. From understanding your fertility and pinpointing ovulation to recognizing the first signs of pregnancy, you’ll find clear answers and helpful tools to guide you along the way.

Early Pregnancy

Navigate the early weeks with confidence—find guidance on first symptoms, prenatal care, and what to expect as your pregnancy begins.

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Early Pregnancy

Implantation Dip: What It Means (With an Early Pregnancy BBT Chart)

Medically Reviewed by: Monica Lee, MD, FACOG

Early Pregnancy

Early Signs of Pregnancy: What to Look For and When to Take a Test

Medically Reviewed by: Lisa Valle, DO, FACOG

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Early Pregnancy

Common Signs of Pregnancy When You Have Irregular Periods

Medically Reviewed by: Monica Lee, MD, FACOG

Woman sitting on a sofa suffering from cramps, unable to tell whether they're the result of PMS or pregnancy.

Early Pregnancy

PMS vs. Pregnancy Symptoms: How to Tell the Difference

Medically Reviewed by: Monica Lee, MD, FACOG

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Early Pregnancy

How to Cope During the Two-Week Wait

Medically Reviewed by: Monica Lee, MD, FACOG

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Early Pregnancy

When Does Implantation Occur in Pregnancy? Process and Signs

Medically Reviewed by: Monica Lee, MD, FACOG

Fertility

Learn how to support your fertility with expert-backed advice on cycle tracking, boosting conception chances, and understanding your reproductive health.

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Fertility

Can You Get Pregnant With Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS)?

Medically Reviewed by: Barry Aron, MD

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Fertility

Fertilization: What It Is, Where It Happens, and How It Feels

Medically Reviewed by: Monica Lee, MD, FACOG

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Fertility

Intrauterine Insemination (IUI) Fertility Treatment: Procedure, Success Rates, Costs, and Risks

Medically Reviewed by: Monica Lee, MD, FACOG

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Fertility

Keys to a Successful IUI: Factors and Tips

Medically Reviewed by: Monica Lee, MD, FACOG

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Fertility

Frequently Asked Questions about Calculating Your Due Date after IVF

Medically Reviewed by: Monica Lee, MD, FACOG

Fertility

Planning Your Fertility Diet: What to Eat and Avoid to Get Pregnant Faster

Medically Reviewed by: Barry Aron, MD

Ovulation

Understand your ovulation cycle and take control of your fertility with tips, tracking tools, and signs to watch for when you're most likely to conceive.

Ovulation

What Does a Positive Ovulation Test Really Look Like? A Complete Guide

Medically Reviewed by: Monica Lee, MD, FACOG

Ovulation

What Are Your Chances of Pregnancy After Getting a Positive Ovulation Test?

Medically Reviewed by: Monica Lee, MD, FACOG

Ovulation

LH Surges and Peaks: When and How They Affect Ovulation

Medically Reviewed by: Ann Dobry, DO, FACOG, MSCP

Ovulation

How Your Cervical Mucus Changes with Ovulation

Medically Reviewed by: Barry Aron, MD

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Ovulation

Egg White Discharge: What It Means and What It Looks Like

Medically Reviewed by: Barry Aron, MD

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Ovulation

Everything You Need to Know About Irregular Periods

Medically Reviewed by: Lisa Valle, DO, FACOG

Pregnancy Tests

Find out how pregnancy tests work, when to take them, and how to interpret the results accurately.

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Pregnancy Tests

When to Take a Pregnancy Test If Your Periods Are Irregular

Medically Reviewed by: Barry Aron, MD

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Pregnancy Tests

How Early Can You (Accurately) Take a Pregnancy Test?

Medically Reviewed by: Monica Lee, MD, FACOG

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Pregnancy Tests

False Positive on a Pregnancy Test: Causes, Accuracy, and Next Steps

Medically Reviewed by: Barry Aron, MD

Woman holding a pregnancy test with a false negative result.

Pregnancy Tests

Negative Pregnancy Test but No Period: Causes & What to Do

Medically Reviewed by: Barry Aron, MD

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Pregnancy Tests

Why Do You Have a Late Period and a Negative Pregnancy Test?

Medically Reviewed by: Monica Lee, MD, FACOG

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Pregnancy Tests

Pregnancy Tests: Types, When to Take One, and How to Read the Results

Medically Reviewed by: Monica Lee, MD, FACOG

Preparing for Pregnancy

Gain knowledge about health, lifestyle, and emotional readiness for a smooth pregnancy and a healthy start for you and your baby.

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Preparing for Pregnancy

How to Get Pregnant: Tips to Boost Fertility and Conceive Fast

Medically Reviewed by: Monica Lee, MD, FACOG

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Preparing for Pregnancy

What Is a Zygote? What First-Time Parents Need to Know

Medically Reviewed by: Glow Editors

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Preparing for Pregnancy

Preconception Appointment: Why You Need One and What to Ask

Medically Reviewed by: Monica Lee, MD, FACOG

Sex

Explore valuable insight into fertility, timing, and reproductive health to increase your chances of a successful pregnancy.

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Sex

Can You Get Pregnant from Precum (And What Are the Chances of It Happening)?

Medically Reviewed by: Monica Lee, MD, FACOG

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Ovulation

Getting Pregnant

Early Pregnancy

Implantation Dip: What It Means (With an Early Pregnancy BBT Chart)

Early Signs of Pregnancy: What to Look For and When to Take a Test

Common Signs of Pregnancy When You Have Irregular Periods

PMS vs. Pregnancy Symptoms: How to Tell the Difference

How to Cope During the Two-Week Wait

When Does Implantation Occur in Pregnancy? Process and Signs

Fertility

Can You Get Pregnant With Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS)?

Fertilization: What It Is, Where It Happens, and How It Feels

Intrauterine Insemination (IUI) Fertility Treatment: Procedure, Success Rates, Costs, and Risks

Keys to a Successful IUI: Factors and Tips

Frequently Asked Questions about Calculating Your Due Date after IVF

Planning Your Fertility Diet: What to Eat and Avoid to Get Pregnant Faster

Ovulation

What Does a Positive Ovulation Test Really Look Like? A Complete Guide

What Are Your Chances of Pregnancy After Getting a Positive Ovulation Test?

LH Surges and Peaks: When and How They Affect Ovulation

How Your Cervical Mucus Changes with Ovulation

Egg White Discharge: What It Means and What It Looks Like

Everything You Need to Know About Irregular Periods

Pregnancy Tests

When to Take a Pregnancy Test If Your Periods Are Irregular

How Early Can You (Accurately) Take a Pregnancy Test?

False Positive on a Pregnancy Test: Causes, Accuracy, and Next Steps

Negative Pregnancy Test but No Period: Causes & What to Do

Why Do You Have a Late Period and a Negative Pregnancy Test?

Pregnancy Tests: Types, When to Take One, and How to Read the Results

Preparing for Pregnancy

How to Get Pregnant: Tips to Boost Fertility and Conceive Fast

What Is a Zygote? What First-Time Parents Need to Know

Preconception Appointment: Why You Need One and What to Ask

Sex

Can You Get Pregnant from Precum (And What Are the Chances of It Happening)?

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Latest Articles

What Does a Positive Ovulation Test Really Look Like? A Complete Guide

What Are Your Chances of Pregnancy After Getting a Positive Ovulation Test?

Can You Get Pregnant With Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS)?

LH Surges and Peaks: When and How They Affect Ovulation

Phantom Pregnancy: Symptoms, Causes, and Treatment

Fertilization: What It Is, Where It Happens, and How It Feels

Intrauterine Insemination (IUI) Fertility Treatment: Procedure, Success Rates, Costs, and Risks

How to Get Pregnant: Tips to Boost Fertility and Conceive Fast