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You're not alone if you or someone you know has polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS). About 10% of women in the U.S. discover they have PCOS during their childbearing years.

If you're pregnant and working, it's time to consider what kind of accommodations you need to get through that workday. Do you need a different assignment, and how do you even request that? How do you recognize pregnancy discrimination when applying for a job?

Did you know that if you are a woman who was born with ovaries, you entered this world with all the eggs you'll ever have? Unlike men, who make new sperm every day, your ovaries cannot make any new eggs during your lifetime.

At the start of your third trimester, your baby will be around 2 - 2 ½ pounds, doubling that by your eighth month. Rapid growth can affect your body and also affect your comfort. You’ll feel new physical and emotional challenges, but you’re ready for them. 

As you decide on what your breastfeeding journey looks like, it’s never too early to start planning for pumping. It may seem small, but your pump could extend your breast milk supply and your ability to have your partner do some feedings. Freedom!

Your family history won’t be the biggest factor in your fertility. While it may be one, there is a range of others to look at. Several factors, such as PCOS (Polycystic ovarian syndrome), can contribute to it.