BabyCenter • May 2nd, 2025

How to boost fertility in your 30s

As you enter your 30s, you have a good chance of getting pregnant – about 1 in 4 women in their early 30s will get pregnant during one given cycle. Still, it's biologically more difficult to get pregnant in your 30s than in your 20s.

BabyCenter • January 21st, 2025

How much does it cost to have a baby?

Raising a baby isn't cheap! On average, a child costs two-parent families in the U.S. between $9,300 and $23,380 every year, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

Extend Fertility • November 19th, 2024

Prop 1 Passes in New York, Securing Reproductive Rights and Freedom For All

We’re proud to say that Proposition 1 passed with an overwhelming majority vote in New York.

Expectful • September 12th, 2024

What I Learned After an Ectopic Pregnancy

As the days went on and my HCG beta plateaued instead of multiplied, I knew something was off. I just didn’t know yet that what I was experiencing was an ectopic pregnancy.

Extend Fertility • September 7th, 2024

Extend Fertility’s 8-Year Research Study Is Great News For Egg Freezing Patients

Our extensive work analyzing more than 4,000 egg freezing cycles revealed excellent thaw survival rates, pregnancy rates after an FET, and live births using frozen eggs.

Milk Drunk • August 22nd, 2024

What is a Rainbow Baby? One Mom’s Pregnancy After Loss Story

The rainbow has become a symbol of hope for me, something that’s kept me going in my years of trying to conceive.

Dandi Fertility • August 10th, 2024

What to Expect with Embryo Transfers

Next on the agenda after the egg retrieval is the embryo transfer, which hopefully leads to a positive pregnancy test and a healthy live birth.

Dandi Fertility • June 10th, 2024

What to Expect with Egg Retrieval Procedures

The egg retrieval is a pivotal moment in the IVF process—all those nights of shots to stimulate your ovaries lead up to this. Congrats! It’s an IVF milestone, and it’s worth celebrating how far you’ve come,

BabyCenter • May 5th, 2024

Foods that increase fertility: Is there such a thing as a fertility diet?

There aren't any magical fertility foods to help you get pregnant, but studies show that consuming certain foods may increase your chances of conceiving.

What to Expect • March 27th, 2024

How to Teach Your Baby the Difference Between Day and Night

The reality is that newborns are adjusting to life outside the dark, noisy womb, and it can take a while for them to settle into their regular sleep patterns. This can lead to day and night confusion, when a baby sleeps when they’re supposed to be awake and stays up all night instead.

Parents • February 19th, 2024

A Kid Got Bullied for Bringing a Dupe Stanley to School—and Her Mom Had Words

Kids can be cruel—but a lot of that behavior starts with the parents, says this mom on TikTok.

Morris/Essex Health & Life • November 23rd, 2023

Good Outlook, Great Outcome

Thanks to the treatment and care from the multidisciplinary gynecologic cancer team at Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center, 33-year-old Tanya Galayda is now cancer free and looking to start a family in the future.

Conceive • August 5th, 2023

Your Complete Guide to Fertility Medications

Here’s a list of oral/injectable fertility medications and possible side effects while trying to conceive.

Bergen magazine • May 5th, 2023

Family Affair in Blue and White

A baby boy on the way was an excuse for a party, one that drew the whole crew's talents.

BabyCenter • March 1st, 2023

Nanny vs. babysitter: What's the difference?

Nannies and babysitters each have pros and cons, so it's really about finding the situation – and caregiver – that works best for you and your family.

BabyCenter • February 24th, 2023

10 signs of a bad nanny or babysitter

There are plenty of ways to determine whether your nanny or sitter is doing a good job – but you'll need to pay close attention and trust your gut.

BabyCenter • February 18th, 2023

How to find a nanny

You'll want to find a nanny who's right for your family and your child, and who'll make your life easier. It's key to understand that it may take a while to find the perfect fit, and you may go through a few nannies before you find the right person.

BabyCenter • February 6th, 2023

How to find the best infant daycare for your baby

With some effort upfront, it'll be easier to find a daycare that's right for you and your baby.

BabyCenter • January 19th, 2023

Can I pierce my baby's ears?

Baby ear piercing is safe, and it's up to you whether to pierce your baby's ears. There are some risks, though, so let your pediatrician know ahead of time.

BabyCenter • January 12th, 2023

Birth announcement ideas: How to announce your baby's birth

You'll want to tell the world when your little one arrives. From text messages to social media posts, parents have special ways of sharing the news. Here are some birth announcement ideas – and tips for what to say in the announcement.

BabyCenter • January 11th, 2023

Babysitter checklist: Information to give your babysitter

You've found a great babysitter for your baby or child – ideally someone who's responsible, mature, and knows what to do in case of an emergency. To make things easier, and for your own peace of mind, make sure to provide your sitter with the essential information they'll need.

BabyCenter • October 5th, 2022

Preschool: How much does it cost?

The average cost of preschool for kids in the U.S. between the ages of 3 and 5 is around $10,000 per year, but it's hard to determine the exact number, since preschool costs vary according to where you live.

BabyCenter • September 1st, 2022

Getting in a hot tub while trying to conceive: Is it safe?

Here's how to navigate a little relaxation in the hot tub if you're trying to conceive.

BabyCenter • August 24th, 2022

Names for grandma and grandpa

Of course, you can always go with traditional choices like Grandma and Grandpa, but there are plenty of alternatives to choose from.