Mind & Emotions · NPR Life Kit · October 19, 2026

Anxious about trying for a baby? Here's how to deal

Trying to get pregnant can feel like being stuck on a stressful hamster wheel. Between monitoring your cycle, dealing with your family's probing questions and navigating medical ups and downs, conception is rarely straightforward and often anxiety-inducing. This episode, reporter Andee Tagle shares tips on dealing with conception anxiety no matter your pregnancy journey. Follow us on Instagram: @n

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