Articles & Expert Guides on Planning for a Baby

Medically-reviewed expert guides, tips, real-life stories, and articles on Planning for a Baby

How to Find Support When You’re Trying to Conceive: A Guide

Tricia Bowden

Don’t Know What Supplements You Should Be Taking? Expert Breakdown for Every Stage of Life.

Martha Kenny

Nesting 101: How to Prep for Baby (Without Losing Your Mind)

Phoebe Corcoran

How Many Eggs Does a Woman Have? Egg Count by Age Breakdown

Tassia O'Callaghan

Ozempic Babies: Are Weight-Loss Drugs Causing Surprise Pregnancies?

Tassia O'Callaghan

Positive Signs After Embryo Transfer (If You’re Symptom-Spotting)

Katie MIll

What is Cervidil & How Is It Used?

Katie Mill

At-Home Insemination Kits: How Do They Work?

Katie Mill

Signs of Pregnancy After Stopping Depo-Provera

Katie Mill

How Soon Can You Get Pregnant After an Abortion?

Katie Mill

Does Mucinex Help You Get Pregnant?

Katie Mill

6 Tips for Getting Pregnant in Your 30s

Katie Mill

What Are the Chances of Getting Pregnant Without Protection One Time?

Katie Mill

Can You Get Pregnant After a Tummy Tuck?

Katie Mill

IVF After Tubal Ligation: Is It Possible? Your Expert Guide

Navya Muralidhar

Does Fertility Tea Really Work?

Katie Mill

What Foods Should I Avoid While Taking Letrozole For Fertility?

Katie Mill

Does Matcha Cause Infertility?

Katie Mill

What is Antral Follicle Count? AFC in Fertility

Navya Muralidhar

What to Do After a Positive Pregnancy Test

Navya Muralidhar

From the community

False positive?

I did a pregnancy test on my lunch today and got the result in the photos, I wasn’t 100% sure it was genuine, I drove home telling myself not to get excited, got home and did another and it was stark negative. The line in the photo is pretty faint which made sense for how many DPO I am. I don’t understand how I got the test in the photos?! My wee this evening was super diluted and I’m only about 9DPO possibly 8 so I’m not out yet but I just felt like everything added up. I’ve had such a headache today, boobs hurt, I’ve felt a bit like off, a bit sicky just not 100%. I’m so cross with myself for getting my hopes up and so p*ssed off that I could get what seems like a positive result and then a negative a few hours later 😭😭😭😭

7mo still spitting up?

I thought he’d outgrew it by now! It’s just as much or maybe more. Anyone on the same boat? Not sure if it’s concerning, I’ll see his ped on Friday

Positive or negative

Negative or positive? Can anyone see anything have a blood test booked in now so hopefully get better answers then x

Did you worry about finances when having a second child?

Like you might not be able to afford them, or what if your financial situation changed?
Child poverty is so high at the moment, higher than ever and I fear many people don’t take into consideration how expensive children are.
Not just when newborns but throughout their whole life! Especially from starting school to teen years!

Infant Adoption in Colorado

Hi there! My name is Natasha and I wanted to see if anyone has any recommendations, thoughts, or information for infant adoption in the state of Colorado.
A little about me 🌻
My situation is a little different and some what complicated but to not make this post super long, I am completely infertile and the only part that works in my internal reproductive system is my uterus 🥺 the path of IVF is out of the question for now as it is very expensive and with my history my chances are technically 0 (per many reproductive endocrinologist)
We have tried embryo adoption but unfortunately they didn’t attach.
At this time my expectations and hope are slowly disappearing and although it hurts to admit, my husband has started to give up on having kids. I would love to adopt but I think I need guidance and and support ❤️ thank you all for being part of this app ❤️❤️

Transfer day advice?

I am due to have my embryo transfer on Saturday 🤞🏼 does anyone have any tips or advice on what to do for the following few days? As it’s Easter weekend I’d usually be doing a lot of visiting family and friends but I’ve seen some people suggest just resting for a few days. Any experience about how you felt afterwards?

I am late one day

But test was negative this afternoon I am planning to test tomorrow I am so anxious 😬 like haven’t been late in so long I always started spotting like 4 or 3 days before my period but this cycle nothing just having the feeling of period coming n nothing. If I am pregnant I will freak out you guys 😳

Ovulation Help!

I’m confused about my ovulation timing…

I had a solid smile on the clear blue tests last Monday, BUT my Apple Watch which I’ve just started wearing said ovulation on Wednesday. We BD sun, mon, tue.

The temp has pushed my predicted period on the Flo app back to a 31 day cycle rather than the usual 28 day cycle.

Which one should I go by for pregnancy testing / is more accurate in general!?

Debating a test today because it’s 5 days before my period on a 28 day cycle.

What do yall think?

I took this test at 9:30 PM (EST) last night and just thought to post this here to gain some insight, so according to the Femometer app, I’m 9-10 days late for my period and I’m on CD38, which my normal cycle days range anywhere from 29-31 days and my periods last 5-6 days (last period was 02/22/2026- 02/26/2026. I feel as though I may have ovulated late, but not sure! My period was expected to start 03/21/2026 (the day I got married) but it didn’t show up!

Here’s my symptoms so far from the past couple of days;

🩸 Menstrual & Hormonal Symptoms
*Late Period: Currently 9 days past your expected start date (Cycle Day 38).

*Abnormal Bleeding: 4–5 days of "scant" spotting (began 03/26); started as blush pink, turned bright red, then settled into dark brownish-red/tan before nearly disappearing today.

*Extreme Breast/Nipple Sensitivity: Described as "extreme," heavy, and painful when brushed against.

*Montgomery Glands: Small, goosebump-like bumps appearing on both areolas.

*Visible Veins: Prominent blue veins appearing on the areolas of both breasts.

*Bust Increase: A measurable 2.5-inch increase in chest size (from 38.5" to 41").

*Watery Discharge: A new "gush" or "watery" sensation today (Day 38), which the Femometer app calls "ovulation" but is consistent with leukorrhea.

⚖️ Weight & Fluid Shifts (Edema)
*Significant Weight Fluctuations: Swung from 131.9 lbs down to 127.9 lbs, and spiked back up to 131.2 lbs today (a 2.2-lb jump since this morning).

*Pitting Edema (Swelling): Fingers so swollen that removing rings was difficult; deep horizontal indents left by no-show socks on your feet and ankles.

*Lower Extremity Sensations: Feet feeling puffy, "tingly," and like fluid was "rushing" to them; visible veins and redness in feet after a shower.

*Slow Skin Reset: Pressing on a toe takes several moments for the skin tone to return to normal.

💥 Pain & Physical Sensations
*Mid-to-Lower Back Pain: A constant dull ache.

*Left-Sided "Twinges": Pulsating sensation and warmth near the left hip/pelvic area (reported earlier, currently subsided).

*Pelvic "Fullness": A feeling of being "full to bursting" or bloated in the lower abdomen; described as "soft yet firm."

*Dull Headache/Groggy Head: A heavy, dull ache in your head accompanied by a "leaden" feeling in your body.

*"Head Rush": A pressure sensation rushing to your nose and forehead when leaning over.

🧪 Digestive & Systemic Symptoms
*Moderate Gastritis Flare-up: Stomach pain and diarrhea (triggered by dark soda/Pepsi).

*Acid Reflux Spikes: Sudden surges of reflux, especially after eating ramen or McDonald's.

*Extreme Hunger & Thirst: Feeling significantly more hungry than usual and drinking 84+ oz of fluid today.

*Digestive Slowdown: No bowel movement today; upper abdomen distended and measuring 5 inches larger than two weeks ago (38.5").

*Nasal/Ear Congestion: Feeling "clogged" or "stuffy" in the nose and ears without having a cold or runny nose.

*Extreme Fatigue & Insomnia: Feeling exhausted "like lead" but struggling with sleep.

Sudden Dry Skin: Face suddenly becoming dry and tight after recently being oily.

What do yall think? I don’t think there’s anything on the test, but I thought it wouldn’t hurt to get other opinions!

Do you spank/agree with spanking?

I live in GA USA and a lot of people around where I live seem to support spanking. Half of the people that I know are completely against it. The other half are for it. I have even met some who have changed their minds about it after they had kids. Some use to be against it until after they had kids. And some use to be for it until they had kids. Also, in my state it is legal as long as it does not leave marks and as long as it is from the parent and not from a school teacher or daycare worker or foster parent.