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Sleepless nights linked to male infertilityThere’s an old Irish proverb that says ‘a good laugh and a long sleep are the best cures in the doctor’s book’, and this may actually be true for men since a lack of sleep could reduce their sperm count by up to a third.

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15 natural fertility boostersThe average couple with no medical problems has only a 15 to 20 per cent chance of conceiving per menstrual cycle so it's commonsense to maximise your chances. Here are 15 natural ways to boost your fertility. Boy or girl?Some claim that by doing certain things you can choose whether you have a boy or girl. Is it true, and what are these methods? Baby-making sexYou have the timing right, you're in the mood and you finally get around to doing the business. But what's the best way to make love to get pregnant? What to eat to help conceiveCan you eat your way to pregnancy? Establishing good eating habits now will make it easier to maintain a sensible diet when you are pregnant. New formula can predict pregnancyResearchers have found a way to calculate a woman’s chances of conceiving according to her age.

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Icy undies support male fertilityMen experiencing fertility problems may benefit from an invention that keeps testicles at a sperm-friendly temperature.

Too much TV lowers male fertilityNow scientists have given us a good excuse to drag our man off the couch and away from the remote control – as watching too much television may drastically lower his fertility!

Is 2013 your Year of the Bump?With the average age of first-time mums on the rise, it is taking many couples more than a New Year's resolution to fall pregnant, and one-in-six Australian couples are now seeking fertility assistance

The best time of year to fall pregnantResearch published in July's Gynecological Endocrinology found the rate of fertilization was significantly higher in spring than any other season. Contrary to this, the same time of year had no effect on pregnancy rates.

What to eat to help conceiveCan you eat your way to pregnancy? Establishing good eating habits now will make it easier to maintain a sensible diet when you are pregnant.

What's age got to do with it?How old you are has a big impact on your experience of pregnancy and motherhood. Here are the pros and cons of becoming a mum at different ages.

Can men hear when you're ovulating?A recent study shows that the women ovulating speak with a higher fundamental frequency, and apparently men are listening. But how accurate is this subtle broadcast as in indicator that you are ovulating?

Prenatal stress may affect masculinityEffects of prenatal stress may be passed across generations, a new US study has found.

Spina Bifida Awareness WeekEffects of prenatal stress may be passed across generations, a new US study has found.

Mouse sperm to help with human infertilityJapanese researchers have used stem cells to grow healthy mouse sperm, which could eventually help treat human infertility.

Why more women fall pregnant in springFind out why spring is the best time of year to fall pregnant.

Baby-making sexYou have the timing right, you're in the mood and you finally get around to doing the business. But what's the best way to make love to get pregnant?

Will men be completely sterile within decades?One in five men between the ages of 18 and 25 years have an abnormally low sperm count and it's only getting worse, Danish scientists have warned.

"Mixed-handed" more likely to have fertility issuesWhile it may be convenient to be "mixed handed" - that is, to be able to use either hand with equal dexterity - a study has found that the characteristic can be linked to fertility problems in both men and women.

Here comes the sun: sperm needs light to thriveCouples who are having trouble conceiving may benefit from moving to the bedroom to the great outdoors, according to new research.

Gender selection: the weirder stuff!Trying to influence what gender your baby will be? Try these more unusual methods... well, it's worth a try!

Boy or girl?In reality, the chances of either gender are roughly 50/50. But there are claims that you can influence the outcome – here's a look at some of the theories. We can’t definitively state that any of these work, but there’s no proof they don’t!

Men: get your body readyIt's not just women who need to make changes to get ready for conception - men need to prepare to get their sperm in tip-top shape too.

Eating for fertilityIf you're hoping to conceive in the near future it's time to start eating well.

Give your fertility a dietary boostAbout to start trying for a baby? Finding it difficult to conceive? Follow our seven steps to help your body get ready for a baby.