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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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
Spacing Babies: What's the Ideal Interval Between Pregnancies?
You know how you'll decorate the nursery, which baby names you want, even what daycare your infant will attend. But do you know when to have a ... Read More
Spring's Fertility Sparks a Bad Case of Baby Fever
Spring, when the world comes alive again and promptly reproduces. For a human being who wants to be a parent but who currently can't ... Spring ... Read More
The Art and Science of Child Spacing
Is there an ideal amount of time to wait until you have another baby? Read on as moms share their views on child spacing. ... Read More
The Only Child Decision
Learn how to focus on the facts and make an informed decision to have an only child despite the advice you're sure to hear from others. ... Read More
The Parenting Plan
Not enough people spend time creating a "parenting plan" addressing how they will handle misbehavior and instill values that are important ... Read More
Upping the Odds of Pregnancy
Trying to conceive? There are some things you can do to increase your chances of getting pregnant.
What's Your TTC Style?
Are you trying hard, or hardly trying? Laid back, or charting every move? See where you and your partner fall in the gotta-get-pregnant ... Read More
When Everyone’s Pregnant ... Except You
You want to be happy for your pregnant friends but sometimes it feels like you're smiling through the tears. Learn how to cope when it seems like ... Read More
Your Fertility: Understanding Natural Conception
For better chances of success in conceiving, or in case conception proves difficult, it is important to have a full understanding of the way ... Read More
Your Pre-Pregnancy Checkup: 7 Things to Know Before You Conceive
Visiting your OB-GYN before trying to conceive can help ensure a healthy pregnancy for you and your baby. Be prepared before you visit your ... Read More
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