Family Planning

Starting a family? Having more kids? Find out how to make the big decisions and plan your family for some of life's major events.
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Maybe Another Baby
Family planning is relatively new. Babies used to come when they wanted. Parents today have the luxury of planning their families, but how can ... Read More
Mirth Control: Contraception Is a Laughing Matter
The conception of a baby is a miracle. Preventing conception of a baby can feel like a miraculous feat. Oh, the options! ... Read More
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Myth vs. Fact: Test Your Fertility IQ
Think you know it all when it comes to fertility? Take our quiz to see if you can tell fact from fiction.
Natural Family Planning
NFP, or natural family planning, has been used for ages as a form of birth control, but this method can also help you get pregnant, too. ... Read More
One and Done: The Single-Child Phenomenon
Are you considering having just one child? Find out why single-child families are growing in number, and discover if this choice might be ... Read More
Poll: Have you had trouble conceiving a second (or subsequent) child?
Secondary infertility is even more common than primary infertility (trouble having the first child). Are you among the ranks of those having ... Read More
Poll: How long did you plan ahead before trying to conceive?
Some couples plan pregnancies around life events, career developments, or financial situations. Some start trying to conceive as soon as ... Read More
Poll: How many children do you plan to have?
Find out how your family size compares with other BabyZone readers.
Poll: Should fertility pills be available to help infertile people design the shape of their family?
Sometimes the development of technology outpaces the development of ethical standards for technology's use. Here's your chance to weigh in ... Read More
Q&A: Is there anything we can do to improve our chances of having a girl?
Ready for a Baby This Year?
Not so many years ago, women trying to have a baby didn't think much about their health until they were pregnant. Today, that focus has shifted. ... Read More
Rethinking "The Pill"
When the birth control pill was invented, technology drove the final wedge of convenience between sexuality and reproduction. Now we know a ... Read More
Should We Have Another Baby?
Deciding whether to have a child is one of the biggest decisions a couple can make, and one without clearly defined pros and cons for many ... Read More
Should You Use an Ovulation Predictor Kit?
Ovulation predictor kits (OPKs) are tests that can be used to help you determine if and when you are ovulating. Is an OPK for you? Read on for ... Read More
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Simple Savings for SAHMs
Want to be a stay-at-home mom? There are many ways to save money and still live well. Making the switch from two incomes to one can be done with ... Read More
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