http://www.sheknows.com/ Wed, 01 May 2013 05:00:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/love-and-sex/articles/991045/baby-making-sex-positions Some women are fortunate enough to get pregnant on their first try, but for others, the process is a long, long road! To increase your odds, put these positions to the test now. http://www.sheknows.com/love-and-sex/articles/991045/baby-making-sex-positions Love & Sex Elizabeth Mitchell Wed, 01 May 2013 05:00:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/love-and-sex/articles/991039/sex-positions-for-conceiving-a-boy Whether you’re absolutely dying for a baby boy your first time around or are just hoping to add a little guy to your brood of girls, experiment with these sex positions, as well as diet and timing tips, to help up your odds of conceiving a male. http://www.sheknows.com/love-and-sex/articles/991039/sex-positions-for-conceiving-a-boy Love & Sex Elizabeth Mitchell Mon, 11 Feb 2013 13:00:00 -0800 http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/982277/when-to-stop-trying-to-conceive After months and months of shelling out thousands of dollars, spending hour after hour in your RE’s waiting room, undergoing countless treatments — only to be right back where you started — how do you know when it’s time to give up? http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/982277/when-to-stop-trying-to-conceive Parenting Having a Baby Conceiving Tonya Wertman Fri, 26 Oct 2012 12:00:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/842278/timeline-to-prepare-your-body-for-pregnancy Deciding to have a baby can be one of the most exciting times in your life — you may even get sidetracked with anticipation. But when it comes to conceiving, it’s important you remember to prepare your body for pregnancy. Here’s a brief timeline on what you should be doing pre-conception and when. http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/842278/timeline-to-prepare-your-body-for-pregnancy Parenting Having a Baby Conceiving Sarah Kelsey Wed, 24 Oct 2012 13:00:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/974491/are-you-sure-youre-done-having-kids Having children is one of the most intimate and personal things possible. But somehow family planning has become a topic open for discussions — even among strangers. How do moms respond to this ultra-personal question? http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/974491/are-you-sure-youre-done-having-kids Parenting Parenting Tips & Advice Parenting Advice & Columns Sarah W. Caron Thu, 09 Aug 2012 12:00:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/967713/pregnancy-after-endometriosis If you suffer from endometriosis — a condition when some of your uterine lining abnormally implants outside of the uterus during menstruation, conceiving can be challenging. Here's what you need to know about getting pregnant after endometriosis. http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/967713/pregnancy-after-endometriosis Parenting Having a Baby Conceiving Ami Burns Mon, 23 Apr 2012 08:30:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/957965/national-infertility-week When couples struggle with infertility, they often feel alone and isolated, and their fear, questions and heartache often go ignored. RESOLVE, the National Infertility Association, is working to change that. Here's how you can make a difference during National Infertility Awareness Week. http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/957965/national-infertility-week Parenting Having a Baby Conceiving Nichole Beaudry Thu, 22 Sep 2011 10:20:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/842276/4-health-changes-to-make-before-conceiving You and your partner have finally made the decision to have a baby. Congratulations! But preparing your body for pregnancy isn’t easy-- and if your lifestyle habits are sub-par, there are a few things you should start doing now to ensure the health of you and your fetus. http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/842276/4-health-changes-to-make-before-conceiving Parenting Having a Baby Conceiving Sarah Kelsey Tue, 14 Jun 2011 09:01:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/825325/keeping-baby-making-sex-fun When you are trying to conceive, sex with a purpose can be a lot of fun at first. If his sperm doesn't meet your egg the first few months, this procreative sex can start to feel more like a chore than the life-creating act you'd like it to be. When you're in your fertile window and want to get pregnant, sex is the most important thing on your mind, but how can you keep it fresh? Read on to learn how! http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/825325/keeping-baby-making-sex-fun Parenting Having a Baby Conceiving Monica Beyer Wed, 27 Apr 2011 06:29:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/115/make-lifestyle-changes-before-conceiving While there are no guarantees in the reproductive world, it only makes sense to do what you can to tilt the roulette wheel in your favor. With these tips to help you get started on the right path -- and some good luck -- you'll walk away with the ultimate prize: a healthy baby. http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/115/make-lifestyle-changes-before-conceiving Parenting Having a Baby Conceiving Ann Douglas Fri, 22 Apr 2011 20:29:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/4204/planning-for-a-healthy-pregnancy Hoping to win at Baby Roulette? Before you and your partner toss the birth control in the trash and embark on any serious babymaking efforts, you've got some important decisions to make.The choices you make right now are every bit as important to your future baby's health and well-being as the decisions you make after the pregnancy test comes back positive. http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/4204/planning-for-a-healthy-pregnancy Parenting Having a Baby Conceiving Ann Douglas Tue, 28 Sep 2010 18:29:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/68/increase-your-odds-of-conceiving-quickly If you're a little more eager to get on with the process of having a baby -- either because the alarm on your biological clock is about to go off or because you tend to be a card-carrying control freak at the best of times -- here's what you need to know to increase your chances of conceiving quickly. http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/68/increase-your-odds-of-conceiving-quickly Parenting Having a Baby Conceiving Ann Douglas Fri, 25 Jan 2008 00:00:00 -0800 http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/945035 Before sperm ever meets egg, you and your partner have some thinking to do. You should discuss your goals and expectations of parenthood and your children. You also should think about the kind of parent you want to be, the strengths you bring to the equation and whether you're truly ready to put another human being's needs before your own. Here are a few questions to ask yourselves. http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/945035 Parenting Parenting Tips & Advice Parenting Advice & Columns Bobbi Dempsey