19 May 2020
People don’t mind their GP popping the question: ‘Would you like to become pregnant in the next year?’
01 Dec 2019
Knowing when ovulation happens is critical when you want to get pregnant because the window of opportunity to conceive is fairly small every month. Conception is only possible from about five days before ovulation through to the day of ovulation. These six days are the “fertile window” but the likelihood of conceiving is highest in the three days leading up to and including ovulation.
08 Mar 2019
We kept trying naturally but after another year and even more tests, we moved on to IVF. Find out what healthy changes this couple made to conceive naturally.
12 Feb 2019
Most women want and expect to have children. But women who have a chronic health condition such PCOS often have concerns about childbearing, including whether they can become pregnant.
17 Jan 2019
As every unattached woman in her twenties or thirties out there is well aware, the most important factor determining her chance of achieving pregnancy is age. Does the egg timer test work and what are the options.
07 Jan 2019
A recent study found that men suspected of pre-diabetes had higher levels of damage to sperm DNA compared to men without clinical signs of pre-diabetes.
13 Dec 2018
While the festive season can be wonderful, it can also be challenging if you’ve been trying for a baby for a while without success. Here are some tips to help you prepare.
13 Nov 2018
Women are regularly reminded of their ticking biological clock. It turns out men should also pay attention to age when it comes to having a family.
21 Oct 2018
Men who have a low sperm count are often advised to keep their testicles cool by wearing loose underwear to improve the quality of their sperm.
15 Oct 2018
Researchers are now beginning to draw attention to the impact of alcohol around the time of conception and the health of the foetus later in life.