I write about the science, business and technology of reproductive health

I write about the science, business and technology of reproductive health

Author of Bumpin’, Fertility Rules, and the forthcoming Long Game.

Leslie Schrock

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My dispatch on women’s health, featuring what I’m reading, learning, and thinking about.

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Fertility Rules

Fertility Rules

THE DEFINITIVE GUIDE TO MALE AND FEMALE REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH

The first preconception guide for both male and female fertility. Fertility Rules is packed with biology basics and practical advice to help navigate preconception, fertility treatment, and starting a family.

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Bumpin’

Bumpin’

THE MODERN GUIDE TO PREGNANCY (SECOND EDITION)

Now in its second edition, Bumpin’ distills cutting-edge research and practical guidance into a comprehensive pregnancy guide—from conception through pregnancy into the first months with an infant.

“Fertility Rules provides an excellent education in reproductive physiology, conception, and infertility for anyone on the fertility journey or will be one day.”

- Michael L. Eisenberg, MD
Stanford University School of Medicine
Leslie Schrock

About Leslie

About Leslie

Leslie Schrock is an author and investor who writes about the science, business, and technology of reproductive health. Her books include Bumpin’ and Fertility Rules (Booklist starred review). Her third book, Long Game, is forthcoming in October 2027.

She was named one of Fast Company’s Most Creative People in Business, and her work has appeared in The Economist, Time, The New York Times, and NPR.

When she isn’t writing, Leslie invests in and advises health companies, including Maven, Origin, and Conceivable Life Sciences. She also serves on the advisory board at the Moody School of Communication at The University of Texas at Austin.

Leslie Schrock is an author and investor who writes about the science, business, and technology of reproductive health. Her books include Bumpin’ and Fertility Rules (Booklist starred review). Her third book, Long Game, is forthcoming in October 2027.

She was named one of Fast Company’s Most Creative People in Business, and her work has appeared in The Economist, Time, The New York Times, and NPR.

When she isn’t writing, Leslie invests in and advises health companies, including Maven, Origin, and Conceivable Life Sciences. She also serves on the advisory board at the Moody School of Communication at The University of Texas at Austin.

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Literary inquiries: Laura Usselman, DeFiore & Company

Press resources: Fertility Rules | Bumpin’

Media, speaking, and everything else: Email Leslie

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