The thyroid is so important for your entire body function, but especially for conception. Even if you are told you have normal thyroid function, you should take care of your thyroid.

What is involved in a pre-pregnancy checkup with your doctor? A few tests to make sure that you're good to go.

Choosing hair color when you want to conceive is stressful. We have all heard various things about the safety of hair color. One choice is definitely safe, but is it easy?

Artificial sweeteners were originally developed for diabetics because they can't handle sugar. Normal people can handle sugar, but cutting down on sugar is a good idea for your overall health and conception.

Hormonal methods of birth control have increased in recent years. Of course, there is still "the pill," but now there is also a patch, a ring and an injectable.

Contraceptive barrier methods can be very effective when used properly. And they are also easily reversible. Devices like the IUD are not as quickly reversible, but they don't require any daily thought to use properly

Letrozole is an alternative to clomiphene for ovulation induction. Is it better?

Does dieting matter for conception? If you are obese, yes, it can really help, and it can also help you have a healthy pregnancy.

Herbs for conception have been used for thousands of years. Why aren't they recommended more by doctors?

Do you think that the health of your teeth are a completely hereditary condition? Guess again--even if your family doesn't have perfect teeth, there is something you can do before conception as well as after to make sure that your babies have perfect teeth.