Fertility

Infertility: When Trying to Conceive Naturally Isn’t Working

Jackie Dallas MD July 19, 2026

When you start the journey of trying to grow your family, you expect it to be an exciting, intimate chapter. But for many couples, months of negative pregnancy tests can turn that excitement into a heavy, isolating quiet. If trying to conceive naturally isn’t working and you are sitting in that space right now, please know that you are not alone, and infertility does not mean your dream of having a baby is out of reach.

What You Need to Know Before Getting an IUD

Jackie Dallas MD May 28, 2026

Getting an intrauterine device (IUD) is one of those topics that comes with a lot of noise. If you search for it online, you will run into a wild mix of horror stories about the pain and glowing reviews from women who say it changed their lives. Let’s cut through the noise and talk about exactly what an IUD is, how it works, what your choices are, and what the insertion procedure looks like step by step. We are also going to talk very honestly about pain management, because those concerns are very real, have been ignored for too long and you deserve to know your options.

What to Expect: Your In-Vitro Fertilization Journey

Jackie Dallas MD May 11, 2026

IVF, or In Vitro Fertilization, is basically just a very high-tech way of giving nature a helping hand. It is incredibly common, and women turn to IVF for a many different reasons, and often it’s a combination of factors rather than just one thing. Whatever the reason, it’s all about using the best tools we have to get to that goal of a healthy pregnancy. So let’s talk about what it is, what happens during IVF and what to expect with your body as it happens.

Hello! I am Jackie Dallas

A doctor, actress, and women's health advocate, Jackie is the founder of Her Health 101, a platform empowering women through evidence-based health education

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Infertility: When Trying to Conceive Naturally Isn’t Working

What You Need to Know Before Getting an IUD

What to Expect: Your In-Vitro Fertilization Journey

Hello! I am Jackie Dallas

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