Trying to Conceive: Information & Resources

My friend is having a baby, and I feel left behind

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How do you know when you are ready for children?

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Much of what happens around unwanted pregnancies in Australia remains behind closed doors.

Rare study sheds light on Australia’s accidental pregnancies

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Sexual positions for conceiving

When it comes to conception there is a lot of discussion about successful positions for 'making babies'. Are some sexual positions better than others for conception?

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The signs and symptoms of ovulation

If you're hoping to conceive, one of the most important things you need to know about is ovulation.

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Ovulation

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What you need to know about ovulation tests

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What to do when you're trying for a baby

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Three stages of conceiving a baby

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Men, listen up: This type of underwear is linked to better sperm quality

It's an easy change to make if you are trying for a baby, fellas.

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Can my fitness tracker help me get pregnant?

Gone are the days of your tracker simply counting steps.

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Many single women are choosing to have babies on their own.

What should I consider before having a baby alone?

Personal finance expert Nicole Pedersen-McKinnon answers a question from a single woman considering motherhood as a sole parent.

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Walking may help women with history of pregnancy loss to conceive

Short bouts of walking shown to be helpful.

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Couples encouraged to share stories of infertility

Infertility affects one in six Australian couples, yet few people are willing to talk about their struggle to conceive

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Just one soft drink a day may reduce a couple's fertility

Do couples hoping to get pregnant really need to heed this advice about soft drinks, or is it overkill?

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The 6 reasons I didn't realise I was pregnant

A friend told me over dinner.

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Why my sister says I should not have a baby

Having kids has always been on my radar.

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What's the right amount of sleep for future dads-to-be?

How sleeping-in might stop you becoming a dad

It's time to set the alarm, guys!

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Addressing lifestyle factors can make a difference to fertility.

Why you're not getting pregnant

When couples have trouble conceiving, it's natural to suspect a glitch in one partner's reproductive system – but it might be something to do with lifestyle.

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It's not just mums who need to avoid alcohol when trying for a baby

Abstaining from alcohol during preconception and pregnancy is usually considered to be the woman’s responsibility. The main concern surrounding alcohol exposure during pregnancy often relates to well-established evidence of newborns developing a range of behavioural, physical and cognitive disabilities later in life.

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