Considering a Baby

So you're thinking about trying to get pregnant? Congrats! Here's what to do now to get healthy, have fun, and feel prepared to start trying to conceive.

There's one cliche about having a baby that's 100 percent true: It turns your life upside down. Are you ready for the world's biggest roller coaster ride? Take this quiz with your partner to find out.

Babies change everything. Here's how to make sure they change your love life for better, not worse.

It's an aspect of our health that most of us take for granted: Have sex, get pregnant, right? In reality, even minor stressors can throw your body out of whack. If you're trying to conceive, these simple health moves can help protect your fertility.

Ready to be pregnant now? You'll want to put some planning behind your babymaking. Follow these tips to help you conceive more quickly.

What if only one of you is ready to become a parent?

The decision to have a second (or third, or fourth) child isn't always an easy one. Take our quiz and find out whether you and your partner are ready to add to the family!

Should you wait or have another baby now? Been-there moms spill on the pros and cons of having kids close in age or farther apart.

Feel crampy or beyond exhausted? See the surprising clues that may indicate you're expecting -- before a pregnancy test would.

Find out now if your current lifestyle is one that will welcome a baby, or if you should wait a few years before trying to conceive.

Will your partner be a hands-on, laid-back, or well-balanced dad? Take our quiz and find out about his future parenting style!

Getting pregnant should be simple, right? So why does conception practically require a Blackberry to schedule? Simplify the situation with our free ovulation calendar, which tells you when you're most likely to get pregnant.

Why is your partner is so nervous about becoming a dad?

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