Fertility tips, conception information, infertility challenges, and planning advice for getting pregnant.
If you find that conception is taking longer than you had hoped, you may be wondering if you should seek the assistance of a fertility expert.
When you've made the decision to start or add to your family it can be frustrating to find that conception can be a tricky thing to navigate. If you find that conception is taking longer than you had hoped, you may be wondering if you should speak to a health professional about fertility.
If you're planning on becoming a dad, or already have a baby on the way, we've got some tips and advice from those who have gone before you on. Your partner is likely inundated with do's and don'ts on everything from eating to sleeping, but there are a few things you can also do to get ready for becoming a dad.
Unless you're trying to make a baby, you probably haven't given a lot of thought to how healthy your sperm are. You probably just assume they are ready on stand-by, waiting to leap into action. But getting pregnant really does take two! We take a look at the importance of sperm health and what you can do to help ensure your swimmers are ready to go.
We wanted to hear from those with experience what it’s really like to be a father, so we put a call out to all Kidspot dads: "Tell us what you wish you knew before becoming a dad." They shared with us practical tips, funny anecdotes, emotional outpourings, and advice for those who are becoming a dad for the first time.
Welcome to a whole new world of words and acronyms! The journey through conception, pregnancy, labour and birth can be like learning a new and strange language. To take the mystery out of the process, we've put together a handy glossary for you.
Once the emotion of the positive pregnancy test has passed and you're in the long haul of pregnancy, there are several ways you can help your pregnant partner as they do the hard work of growing your special new whānau member. Discover some of the key challenges and events that typically occur on the pregnancy journey, and how you can support your partner.
There are so many different products available for babies, it's pretty easy to get overwhelmed. So the best place to start is with the essentials. Car seats and cots are two items that your baby is likely to spend a lot of time in so it's important that you get ones that are not only comfy, but also safe. Find out more about the legal safety standards that apply and other things that you might consider when making these important purchases.
Making the decision to start having kids or add to your family is an exciting time. Part of that decision may involve saying goodbye to contraception. Read on to find out how stopping contraception affects your ovulation.
When it comes to making babies, it really does take two to tango. Conception occurs when there is a successful joining of an egg and sperm. No matter how that happens, naturally or with a helping hand from science, healthy sperm is a key ingredient. We take a look at why healthy sperm is important and ways that sperm health can be supported.
Congratulations on your pregnancy! During this time taking care of yourself is also taking care of your baby. Given that almost every part of your body is affected, how can you take care of yourself? We take a look at some easy self-care options.
Fully understanding how your body works (and your partner's) in regards to fertility and conception may help your chances of conceiving.
Eating the right foods with all the extra vitamins and minerals required during pregnancy can be a challenge. To help you navigate this time, we look at some of the key vitamins and minerals that are important for the healthy development of your baby.
Most people are anxious to find out if they are pregnant as early as possible. Find out about pregnancy tests, how they work and when to take one.
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Do families still have 2.4 children? A study reveals how many children New Zealand women are having along with the most common ages for giving birth.
A study of 148,000 pregnancies has deduced the ideal pregnancy gap - that is, the time between giving birth and conceiving again.
Lube should be considered a holy grail in anyone women’s sex life, single or otherwise! This slippery substance can help ease pain, increase pleasure, and prevent condoms from ripping, making for safer and more pleasurable sex.
There are more than a hundred fertility apps available, so it is important to understand if using an app is actually going to help you conceive, or whether it will just add to the stress of it all.
Hollywood star Richard Gere is reportedly set to become a dad again at age 69. But he has a long way to go to be the oldest dad ever!
What is fertility treatment? And what is IVF? Be reassured, just because you may need to seek the assistance of a Fertility Specialist, it doesn’t mean you need to have IVF.
There's no hard and fast rule on when the right time to start a family may be. But science offers us some tips when it comes to fertility factors.
The joy and excitement of a pregnancy or new baby is infectious. But for those who have experienced fertility issues or loss of a baby, it can be hard to share that joy.
Adoption is an option for couples who are unable to conceive naturally or for whatever reason do not wish to have biological children.
When a woman ovulates (or releases an egg) her temperature rises slightly and stays elevated for at least 10 days. Taking your temperature daily can reveal this pattern to show you when your body tends to do this. As a guide, ovulation usually occurs 14 days before the next period is due to arrive.
Observing your mucus daily can help you to compare differences and identify the various stages of your menstrual cycle, as well as your most fertile days.
Each month, women experience ovulation - the phase of the menstrual cycle that involves one of the ovaries releasing an egg (ovum). It generally occurs about two weeks before your period starts. If that ovum meets a sperm on its path along the fallopian tube, your journey to motherhood has begun.
By starting from day one (the first day of a menstrual period) you can record your findings on a fertility chart to assist with conceiving a baby.
The minipill contains small amounts of progesterone hormone and is taken by the woman every day.
Discover what an IUD is, including any risks taken when using one and what the advantages are.
