“Optimal health of parents, prior to conception, is a major factor that will positively influence reproductive outcomes” – Dr Miranda Myles Trying for a baby has become increasingly difficult. Studies have shown that...

If you think you might be pregnant, there are a number of different pregnancy test options available that can be used at home or in a clinic. Depending on the type of test, they can provide results based on the presence of...

Whether you’re going down the traditional conception path or via an assisted conception treatment, preconception health is an integral part of having a baby. The creation of a healthy baby requires both a healthy egg and...

Starting a family is an exciting prospect though the journey can sometimes be riddled with questions, anxiety and concerns. As an Obstetrician, I want to stress that every woman’s pregnancy is unique and needs to be...

If you’re trying to get pregnant, did you know that eating a healthy diet can maximise your fertility chances? Including the right foods in your diet not only improves your health, vitality, and egg quality, but it also...

Fertility is something that most of us take for granted and assume that when the time is right to have a baby things will happen when we choose. If you are trying to conceive it’s important that you understand how ovulation...

The reason implantation bleeding can be easily confused with a period is because it occurs around the time you might be expecting your period. It is a small bleed that is pink or brown in colour, so can look like the...

Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) is the most common hormonal disorder among women of child bearing age. It affects around one in ten women globally. While it can affect fertility, and lower your chances of conception, there...

Surrogacy is where a woman carries the foetus on behalf of a couple or a person. Once the baby is born, the surrogate returns the baby to the parents that she carried the baby for. Surrogacy is a very complex process and it...

Congratulations on making the exciting decision to start a family! The anticipation and excitement of planning for a baby can be overwhelming, but it's important to take some time to prepare yourself both physically and...

Would you like to try for a baby boy? Find out how to conceive a boy using natural and traditional methods. Many couples believe that the only thing that matters is giving birth to a healthy baby. However, a recent survey of...

Are you trying to get pregnant? It can be surprising to know that you have only a short period of time each month that you can get pregnant, usually just a few days. To make it easy for you to calculate the time range when'...

There are ways that you may be able to influence the sex of the baby you conceive; however, the moment conception takes place, the sex of your baby is decided. So if you are keen to try to conceive a girl, there are some...

Good nutrition and early prenatal care will give your baby the best possible start in life. This is why it is important to be aware of the most common signs of pregnancy. If you are trying to figure out whether you are...

When is the right time to check you are pregnant? At first, this appears to be a simple question, but every situation is very different. Imagine the following scenarios: You really want  a baby. You have been taking...

When do you stop trying to conceive and seek infertility treatments? What is infertility, and why do some people find it so easy to conceive, while for others it can take years? Many couples trying to get pregnant are faced...

This can be very frustrating to all women who want to conceive. Having a late period or the absence of menstruation, you patiently wait for a week after your expected menstrual period is due, only to get a negative test....

Most first-time pregnant women wonder what are the exact things to do after a positive pregnancy test. The experience is indescribable and can be very overwhelming when you see that pink plus sign or any indicators that shows...

If you are having difficulties getting pregnant there are a number of ways you can increase your chances without resorting to the usual medical treatments. In this article, we list many different natural fertility options...

Excited mothers are now very aware of the different pregnancy stages and the various implications at each phase. This has led to an increase in women interested in pinpointing the date they conceived. If you want to...

Getting pregnant is one of the most fulfilling events in the life of most women. The joy of motherhood including the wonderful feeling of holding the newborn baby close to your bosom is unparalleled to anything else that life...