Infertility is defined as the failure to achieve a successful pregnancy after twelve months or more of regular unprotected intercourse, it is estimated to affect one in eight couples in Australia. After trying to conceive a baby for more than 12 months it is generally suggested that a couple consult their medical professional to perform [...]
A very helpful way to get to know your body and to learn the best time to conceive a baby is by charting your cycle. Charting your cycle involves a three steps, the main one is taking your temperature every morning, followed by observing cervical mucus and other cervical changes. To start with, you have [...]
Most people think that pregnancy signs are unmistakable and many women ‘just know’ when they are pregnant. But other times, pregnancy can come as quite a shock and those who have ‘symptoms’ were not even aware. There are a few common symptoms you could have to show you are pregnant. The most obvious sign is [...]
When you’re trying to conceive a child there may be the wish in the back of your mind for a certain gender. Of course everyone wants to have a healthy and happy baby, but sometimes we desire a specific gender and there are actually ways to go about swaying your chances of conceiving either a [...]
There’s a lot to be said for men taking certain vitamin and mineral supplements while they are trying to conceive. Generally, with most couples, the female partner will start taking some form of prenatal multivitamin formula (like Elevit or Blackmores Pregnancy & Breastfeeding etc) or at the least a folate supplement (like Fabfol), as soon [...]
If you have been lucky enough to get any advice out of your mates on what to expect from fatherhood, it probably has been that “things will change”. Instead of going in with this vague idea of doom, here is more detail on the top five things that are going to change and how to [...]
When getting ready for baby it can be hard to see a good buy amongst the huge range of products on the market. Not everything is essential, but some things can be very handy and can pay off if you sell them after you have finished with them. Judging by current prices for new products [...]
In the not too distant future young women could be able to drop into a bank during their lunchbreak and deposit their eggs for safe keep until they are needed in maybe 10, 20 or even 40 years later.
In medical terms the world of assisted conception and fertility treatment is still relatively new. Research is constantly being conducted to further develop assisted reproductive technology (ART).
Know your food groups and where to derive your best source of nutrients. A good diet comprises carbohydrates, fats, proteins, and water. Within these food groups are various vitamins and minerals that are essential for wellbeing.