Preconception
TTC POAS BFN OMG WTF
A longtime reader is trying to conceive now and needs help finding an online community that doesn’t indulge in cutesy talk. Would love your thoughts.
Health & Safety
Surviving the Two Week Wait
A trying-to-conceive mom needs strategies to help her during the two-week-pregnancy-confirmation-waiting window. She has lots of anxieties about utilizing her typical de-stressing strategies. We have some advice.
Pregnancy
Freaking Out About Your Fertility
A big sister turns to us as her younger sister is frustrated while in the early days of trying-to-conceive. The wise, older sister has run out of fertility advice to give and looks to us.
Preconception
Pregnancy Fears: It’s Never Going to Happen
Welcome to a new, on-going series about the most common (and maybe some uncommon) fears we deal with regarding pregnancy. This is a safe space for some sympathy, comradery and friendly head pats with people who have Been There, Are There, or who are just plain scared about Going There. This first installment is about the fear of infertility.
Your Life
Secondary Infertility & Knowing When to Stop
A mom experiencing secondary infertility is looking for advice on moving forward and next steps.
Pregnancy
Infertility in the Family
An expectant mom needs advice navigating interacting with her cousin, who has been having difficulty conceiving, at an upcoming family reunion.
Pregnancy
How Prepared is Too Prepared to Have a Baby?
My husband wants us to jump through more and more hoops before we even try to get pregnant. When can I say enough is enough?
Pregnancy
The Green-Eyed Baby Shower Guest
When infertility and baby shower invites don’t mix.
Pregnancy
Natural Fertility Boosters
Can I fix ovulation problems without fertility drugs?
Preconception
Pre-Baby Bucket List
Enjoying your last year, months, or days of pre-baby freedom.
Relationships
How To Tell Your Friends and Family You’re Infertile (And Then Cope With The Fallout)
If you publicly admit to trying to start your family, then have trouble conceiving, it’s good to have a plan to cope with the questions you’ll get afterwards.
Preconception
The Every-Other-Month Cycle Blues
Is it normal to have irregular periods after stopping birth control? Also considering getting pregnant? Looking for advice? We have suggestions.
Preconception
Trying to Conceive: Irregular Periods After Birth Control
Oh Dear! Amy… I have a dilemma and I honestly have no one to turn to… I went on the pill when i was 17, switched to a different pill, and then a different… blaming weight gain and other things on the pill. Then I…
Preconception
Trying to Conceive: Infertility Before Age 30
Dearest Amalah, I’ve been reading Amalah and the Smackdown for quite a while now and I’m hoping that maybe you can help me. I’m pretty sure you can relate to what I’m about to say. For many, many years I swore that I just wasn’t…
Pregnancy
Trying to Conceive: When to Freak Out When You’re Not Expecting
How to manage your anxiety when you’re trying to conceive — and not getting pregnant.