What people eat affects everything from blood, cells and hormones. Therefore, it does not come as a surprise when women who are trying to get pregnant make changes in their diets to help achieve this goal. A book authored by Dr. Jorge E. Chavarro and Dr. Walter Willett of Harvard School of Public Health, titled "The Fertility Diet," mentions foods that can help women get pregnant. The groundbreaking research reveals natural ways to boost ovulation and improve a woman's chances of getting pregnant. For eight years, Chavarroo and colleagues tracked the diet and lifestyle patterns of 17,544 women as they tried to get pregnant. None of the women had a history of infertility.

Choosing a contraceptive method is a very personal and sometimes confusing choice. There are many factors to consider, including your health, your desire for children in the future, your moral and spiritual beliefs, and even convenience. In spite of the factors involved and the many birth control options available to you, most methods can be categorized into one of two categories: artificial birth control or natural family planning. Here's everything you need to know about artificial birth control.

If you sense that you may be pregnant, the wait to test can be agonizing. Testing for pregnancy multiple times can also be costly, so getting it right the first time can be important for those on a budget. Luckily, there are several signs of pregnancy that are present well before your belly begins to swell. If several of these first signs of pregnancy are present, it may be a good time to take that pregnancy test.

Early signs of pregnancy can be confusing to a woman who is trying to conceive. Many of the early symptoms of pregnancy can be caused by other conditions or are difficult to detect. Every woman's body reacts differently to pregnancy, so it can be difficult to determine which symptoms indicate pregnancy and which symptoms are related to another cause.

Pregnancy is the most exciting and stressful event in a woman's life. Determining if what you're feeling and experiencing is actually a pregnancy can be tricky. Many of the signs of early pregnancy can be attributed to other causes as well as pregnancy. Be sure to take a home pregnancy test if you suspect your pregnant and follow up with a health care provider if you are.

Dear Dr. Fertility,

My husband and I are trying to conceive baby Number Two. We will have been trying for a year when June rolls around and we're still not pregnant. I am 25, but I only have one ovary. The other was removed due to a ...