Conception & Fertility
Choosing to have a baby is one of the biggest and most exciting decisions you will ever make. There are a lot of things you should consider before conceiving, and once you start trying for a baby, it’s normal to run into some challenges. Find out what steps you can take to help prepare yourself for pregnancy.

When’s the right time to start a family?
There's no hard and fast rule on when the right time to start a family may be. But science offers ... Read More

Baby mania and the pain of infertility
The joy and excitement of a pregnancy or new baby is infectious. But for those who have experienced fertility issues ... Read More

Adoption of a child
Adoption is an option for couples who are unable to conceive naturally or for whatever reason do not wish to ... Read More

Taking your cervical temperature
When a woman ovulates (or releases an egg) her temperature rises slightly and stays elevated for at least 10 days ... Read More

Checking your vaginal mucus
Observing your mucus daily can help you to compare differences and identify the various stages of your menstrual cycle, as ... Read More

Physical signs of ovulation
Each month, women experience ovulation - the phase of the menstrual cycle that involves one of the ovaries releasing an ... Read More

Detecting the fertile days
By starting from day one (the first day of a menstrual period) you can record your findings on a fertility ... Read More

The mini pill
The minipill contains small amounts of progesterone hormone and is taken by the woman every day ... Read More

Intrauterine device – IUD
Discover what an IUD is, including any risks taken when using one and what the advantages are ... Read More

Ovulation phase of menstrual cycle
When a woman ovulates, she releases a mature egg from one ovary (or two eggs if she is having twins) ... Read More

Bleeding phase of the menstrual cycle
The start of the bleeding phase (or period) is Day 1 of the menstrual cycle. Bleeding patterns are very individual ... Read More

Fertile phase of the menstrual cycle
The fertile phase is the time you can conceive or become pregnant. As one dominant egg matures in an ovary, ... Read More

Pre-fertile phase of the menstrual cycle
During the pre-fertile phase, the lining of the uterus starts to thicken, regenerating after the period has finished. At the ... Read More

Contraception – Implanon
The contraceptive Implanon works in a similar way to progesterone injections, by stopping ovulation, thinning the lining of the uterus ... Read More

Post fertile phase of the menstrual cycle
The time after ovulation is the post-fertile phase of the menstrual cycle. The post-fertile phase lasts for about 14 days ... Read More

Ovulation prediction kits
Ovulation prediction tests are designed to alert the woman to the fact that she may be fertile and to predict ... Read More

Stages of the menstrual cycle
Pregnancy can often result in changes in a womens menstrual cycle. Read about the 5 stages and changes that can ... Read More

The impact of age on fertility
Find out what challenges face those wishing to conceive at an older age ... Read More

Myths about fertility
The female menstrual cycle is still one of the most misunderstood human biological processes! Find out what myths are being ... Read More

Getting ready to conceive
Before you start trying for a baby, here are a few things you may want to think about and talk ... Read More

Contraception: finding the right birth control for you
Contraception comes in different forms like birth control pills, Implanon and Mirena. Find out the best birth control method for ... Read More

Top conception tips
Falling pregnant is easy for some women, but for others conception can take time. Try these pre-pregnancy tips to help ... Read More

10 ways to boost your fertility today
Getting pregnant can take time but you can increase your fertility and make your chances of getting pregnant better with ... Read More

Contraception
Contraception or birth control options are varied and women needing to choose a contraception are advised to research all the ... Read More

5 fabulous fertility foods
Getting pregnant is easier if you eat well to increase your fertility. Eat fertility foods like oysters, garlic and full ... Read More

Baby-making sex
There are only two sexual positions that scientists have examined, regarding how likely you are to conceive. Read these top ... Read More

Why can’t we get pregnant?
We may avoid getting pregnant for years so why can it be so hard to get pregnant when we want ... Read More

Choosing the gender of your baby
Whether you have a boy or girl the main hope is that they're healthy and happy, but if you're wanting ... Read More

Grow healthy sperm
Sperm that is healthy and plentiful is an essential ingredient to getting pregnant. Find out how to make healthy sperm ... Read More