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Preparing to Adopt

Deciding to open your heart to a child is just the beginning. Get some tips for navigating the adoption process and procedures.

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How to Choose an Adoption Agency

You've made the decision to adopt. But with so many agencies to choose from, how can you decide...

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How To Avoid An Adoption Scam

Adoption fraud doesn’t happen often, but it does happen. Here’s what to look out for, and experts’...

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Do's and Dont's of Preparing For An Adoption Home Study

No adoptive parent is really at home with the home study, but knowing what to expect can ease...

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Options for Funding Adoptions

Thinking about adoption, but worried about the cost? There are a variety of grants and low-cost funding programs...



Get Pregnant

How Dance Can Get You and Your Partner in the Mood for Baby-Making

Dancing is a fabulous way for couples to get close, have fun...and put each other...

11 Questions About Conceiving You'd Probably Never Ask

Some of your most important questions about making babies might also be the ones you’re...

Top Destinations for Procreation Vacations

Conceive asked some top travel experts for their recommendations of the best places to de-stress...

Fertility and Your "Other" Biological Clock

When women talk about their biological clocks, they’re usually talking about how age affects the...

Boost Your Fertility

Why and How to Strengthen Your Core For Pregnancy

Take the time to strengthen your belly and back now, and you’ll reap the benefits...

Which Household Cleaners Could Hurt Your Fertility

The chemicals in some household cleaners may pose a fertility risk. But there are ways...

Feng Shui For Fertility

Ever wonder if your home might be affecting your chances for conception?  An ancient Chinese...

A Fertility Diet

What you eat before you become pregnant may be just as important as what you...

Fertility Concerns

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Miscarriage: The Hardest Loss

Almost no one sees a miscarriage coming.  And for couples who've struggled to become parents,...

PCOS: A Leading Cause of Infertility

Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS)–in which the ovaries overproduce male hormones–is a leading cause of fertility...

What Men Should Know Before Giving a Sperm Sample

Question: What’s the ideal amount of time for men with low sperm counts to abstain...

Infertility

Tips for Choosing an Egg Donor

A growing number of women—especially those over age 40, and women who have been unsuccessful...

Third Party Reproduction and the Law

Third-party reproduction dates back to at least the Old Testament, points out the American Fertility...

How to Choose a Fertility Specialist

Choosing an expert to help you get pregnant is one of the most important decisions...

Fertility Treatment Options for Military Families

Between armed forces regulations and frequent travel, military families lead a different lifestyle than many...