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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.article topics: Fertility Conception News Men's health

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Things to avoid if trying to conceiveIf you're trying to get pregnant, here's a few steps besides sex that you can do, and some things you should defiantly try to avoid.

The fertility workoutBeing fit and healthy can improve your chances of conceiving. Here are five easy to follow steps to help get you there.

What's your baby-making IQ?When it comes to reproduction and the human body, are you an expert or a bit clueless? Take our quiz to find out – and learn a bit along the way, too!

What men can do to help conception?For healthy sperm production and swimming technique we list some must do's and don'ts for men to prepare for conception.

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Eating for fertilityWant to make a baby? Then it's time to look at your diet.article topics: Fertility Conception

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.article topics: Fertility Conception

Two alternative ways to boost fertilityTry to conceive the natural way with the help of Reiki massage and reflexology.article topics: Fertility Conception

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.article topics: Fertility Conception Men's health

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...article topics: Family Conception Fertility Sleep Fertility problems Men Sleep deprivation sperm

Icy undies support male fertilityMen experiencing fertility problems may benefit from an invention that keeps testicles at a sperm-friendly temperature.article topics: Fertility Men's health male fertility sperm Underwear

IVF deal sees US eggs imported to AustraliaAustralian IVF patients will now have a bigger egg donor pool to choose from, as a groundbreaking deal means that eggs from American women can be imported at a cost...article topics: Fertility Fertility problems Women's health IVF Australia

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...article topics: Pregnancy Conception Fertility Fertility problems Exercise Health and Fitness IVF male fertility

Is 2013 your Year of the Bump?As the average age of first-time mums continues to rise, it is taking many couples more than a New Year's resolution to fall pregnant, with one-in-six Australian...article topics: Pregnancy Motherhood Conception Fertility Fertility problems IVF ageing assisted conception

Second time unluckyYou fell pregnant so easily the first time, so how come it's not happening second time round? The sad news is that infertility can strike at any time.article topics: Fertility Fertility problems

Women have unlimited number of eggsScientists are out to disprove years of medical research and the commonly held belief that women are born with all the eggs they will ever carry in a lifetime.article topics: Fertility

Things to avoid if trying to conceiveIf you're trying to get pregnant, here's a few steps besides sex that you can do, and some things you should defiantly try to avoid. gallery topics: Conception Fertility sex Clear Blue Ovulation

The fertility workoutBeing fit and healthy can improve your chances of conceiving. Here are five easy to follow steps to help get you there.gallery topics: Conception Fertility fitness Health and Fitness Lifestyle

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.article topics: Conception Fertility Fertility problems

What's your baby-making IQ?When it comes to reproduction and the human body, are you an expert or a bit clueless? Take our quiz to find out – and learn a bit along the way, too!gallery topics: Conception Fertility sex

World's largest sperm bank rejects red headsThe success of so many redheaded celebrities it would seem has does nothing to create demand as the world's biggest sperm bank sparked outrage this week by...article topics: Fertility IVF

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

What men can do to help conception?For healthy sperm production and swimming technique we list some must do's and don'ts for men to prepare for conception.gallery topics: Conception Fertility Clear Blue

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.gallery topics: Pregnancy Conception Fertility