People love to ask couples if they're trying to conceive, especially if they've been married for at least a year. You would think that everyone would know how awkward that can be by now, but they don't. Here are some suggestions for what to say.

I have received several emails asking me how fast lifestyle changes work--specifically, how fast can a woman become pregnant after making changes?

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.

Homeopathy may be helpful for conception, but what is it??

Cholesterol is something routinely checked annually by your doctor. If your blood test comes back with a high cholesterol, what does that mean? What if you're trying to get pregnant?

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

Henna is a natural way to color your hair. It can be a bit difficult since it's a thick muddy mix, but there is an easy way to use it, too. Since it's a lot safer than regular hair colors, it's a great idea if you're trying to conceive.

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?

Fertility boils down to healthy eggs and sperm. Sure, the anatomy being sound matters, but if physically both you and your partner are fine, then all that matters is healthy eggs and sperm.

Choosing safe haircolor when trying to conceive and during pregnancy is something many women worry about. There are options, some safer than others.