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- Baby and child nutrition
- Baby's health
- Blood and the rhesus factor
- Child-rearing and child development
- Childbirth and pain relief
Fertility and conception
Find out about many of the issues surrounding fertility and conception, including infertility and getting pregnant.
Animation: fertilisation of egg by sperm
View this animation of what happens to the sperm and the egg during fertilisation.
Are we leaving it too late to have babies?
Research has shown that many women think they are far more fertile than they actually are.
Female infertility
Find out more about the causes of female infertility and the tests that can help diagnose these problems.
Female reproductive organs
A summary of how the female reproductive organs work.
Fibroid removal may reduce recurrent miscarriage
Removing fibroids that distort the cavity of the uterus doubled the chance of having a live baby in women with recurrent miscarriages, a study has found.
Getting pregnant
Getting pregnant is easy for some women, but for others it can be a difficult, especially women over 40.
Infertility
Infertility is considered the inability to achieve pregnancy after one year of normal sexual intercourse.
Infertility: information for friends and family
If a friend or family member has a fertility problem this article will help you understand some of the emotional issues and suggests ways to help.
Infertility: what you need to know
Infertility is an extremely isolating experience, however, there are medical and social choices available that may help people deal with infertility.
Low sperm count linked to saturated fat
Eating too much saturated fat can affect the number and quality of sperm, research finds.
Male infertility
Find out more about the causes of male infertility.
Menstrual cycle: normal
The menstrual cycle is generally thought of in 4 main phases: the menses, the follicular phase, ovulation and the luteal (secretory) phase.
Obesity reduces fertility in men
A man being overweight or obese reduces an infertile couple's chance of having a baby, an Australian study showed.
Ovulation testing
Find out how ovulation tests work to help you plan your pregnancy.
Pregnancy planning
Getting into shape before getting pregnant helps to give your child the best possible start.
Pregnancy testing
Find out how home pregnancy tests work and how to get the most accurate results.
Pregnancy: preparing for pregnancy
Read about staying healthy as you prepare for pregnancy.
Pregnancy: when should you have your next child?
Many prospective parents wonder what is the 'best' interval between children.
Sperm damaged by WiFi laptops
Sperm may be damaged by Wi-Fi connected laptop computers, potentially reducing men's fertility, a study suggests.
View this animation of what happens to the sperm and the egg during fertilisation.
Are we leaving it too late to have babies?
Research has shown that many women think they are far more fertile than they actually are.
Female infertility
Find out more about the causes of female infertility and the tests that can help diagnose these problems.
Female reproductive organs
A summary of how the female reproductive organs work.
Fibroid removal may reduce recurrent miscarriage
Removing fibroids that distort the cavity of the uterus doubled the chance of having a live baby in women with recurrent miscarriages, a study has found.
Getting pregnant
Getting pregnant is easy for some women, but for others it can be a difficult, especially women over 40.
Infertility
Infertility is considered the inability to achieve pregnancy after one year of normal sexual intercourse.
Infertility: information for friends and family
If a friend or family member has a fertility problem this article will help you understand some of the emotional issues and suggests ways to help.
Infertility: what you need to know
Infertility is an extremely isolating experience, however, there are medical and social choices available that may help people deal with infertility.
Low sperm count linked to saturated fat
Eating too much saturated fat can affect the number and quality of sperm, research finds.
Male infertility
Find out more about the causes of male infertility.
Menstrual cycle: normal
The menstrual cycle is generally thought of in 4 main phases: the menses, the follicular phase, ovulation and the luteal (secretory) phase.
Obesity reduces fertility in men
A man being overweight or obese reduces an infertile couple's chance of having a baby, an Australian study showed.
Ovulation testing
Find out how ovulation tests work to help you plan your pregnancy.
Pregnancy planning
Getting into shape before getting pregnant helps to give your child the best possible start.
Pregnancy testing
Find out how home pregnancy tests work and how to get the most accurate results.
Pregnancy: preparing for pregnancy
Read about staying healthy as you prepare for pregnancy.
Pregnancy: when should you have your next child?
Many prospective parents wonder what is the 'best' interval between children.
Sperm damaged by WiFi laptops
Sperm may be damaged by Wi-Fi connected laptop computers, potentially reducing men's fertility, a study suggests.
