The discovery of an abandoned baby invariably leaves a community seeking answers, but two cases in Sydney in the space of one week at the end of last year has led to some asking a new question: is it time baby hatches were introduced into Australia? Read More
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Your ovulation calculator
Falling pregnant is all about having sex and lots of it every month. Or is it? The reality is that many Australians – men and women – are not aware that timing is absolutely vital when they are trying for a baby. Read More
Second time unlucky
You had no trouble falling pregnant with your first child, so conceiving Baby Number Two should be a breeze, right? Well, as Dr Georgiana Tang, Medical Director of City Fertility Centre Sydney, explains, not necessarily… Read More
Six common causes of infertility
While there are many problems that can affect a person’s ability to fall pregnant, some are more common than others. But the good news is that there are several treatment options available. Here are some of the more common female fertility concerns I come across and what can be done to treat them. Read More
Australia one step closer to ‘three person IVF’
Australia could be on the brink of legalising “three-person IVF”, a procedure which is hoped will prevent babies from being born with debilitating and potentially deadly genetic diseases. Read More
The bedroom secret that could get you pregnant quicker
A regular bedtime can help women get pregnant sooner, according to a new study. Read More
Five tips every single mother should know at Christmas
Since becoming a single mother, I’ve pretty much successfully navigated the ups and downs, and even developed skills I never knew I had. Read More
How consuming soft drinks reduces your chances of IVF success
New research has revealed that women who consume sugary drinks while having IVF drastically cut their chances of conceiving. Read More
IVF Diary #2: Sperm Testing Day
“Yep a normal day in the life for us. Getting my husbands sperm checked ready for the IVF soon and going on a date night…” Read More
Debunking those fertility myths
One in six couples face difficulties conceiving and an increasing number of Australians are turning to IVF to create their families. With so much information and advice out there, it’s sometimes difficult to tell fact from well-intentioned advice or even vested interest. So let’s bust some myths. Read More