Back in 6th grade when I learned about menstruation and how babies are made, we were taught that everyone ovulates on day 14. Well, that’s not the case. And because it’s not true for every woman, ovulation tests were developed to help pinpoint when ovulation is occurring to help women get pregnant

If you're going through assisted reproduction to conceive, you probably will start with IUI, or intrauterine insemination. It's a very non-invasive procedure that can get you to your goal of conception.

Twins and multiples have been around forever, but people are often still mystified as to how they happen. And with assisted reproduction, the incidence of twins and triplets or higher multiples has increased. How do multiples happen?

Caffeine is something many women cannot live without, so how important is avoiding it when you're trying to conceive?

Vitamin E, famous as an antioxidant, also plays a role in conception.

For those of you who would like an E-book version of my columns from Bellaonline, you got your wish! I have compiled my columns into a book of Conception Tips, and it's organized to make it more useful. I also included a special section on surviving IVF, should you go that route.