When is your fertile window open?

So, you’ve decided you want to try to have a baby! To give yourself the best chance of conceiving you should learn a bit more about your own body. Do you know when your fertile window is open? When exactly are you at your most fertile? Here are some things you should know before you start […]
Testing Testes – What is male infertility?
When a couple is trying to get pregnant and things aren’t happening quite as quickly as expected, nine times out of 10 it is the woman who will head to the doctor to get checked out. That’s despite the fact that male infertility is just as likely to be the cause for the couple’s trouble […]
9 ways to support a friend with fertility issues
When your friend is having fertility issues all you want to do is support her. But it isn’t easy to know what to say about such a personal and emotional subject. The very last thing you want to do is upset or insult her. Everyone is different. Everyone handles things differently. It is hard to […]
This is what IVF means to me …

Someone once said to me that they thought IVF was amazing in the same way that an aeroplane can fly. It used to be something so cool and mysterious, but now it’s just commonplace. It struck a chord with me, and piqued my interest as I find it fascinating how we all give such different […]
The process of egg donation

With one in six Australian couples of reproductive age experiencing difficulties conceiving a child, no wonder potential parents are taking such drastic measures as advertising for donor eggs to complete their family. Faith Haugh’s introduction to fertility and egg donation began when she was looking in the paper for a second job. Instead of applying […]
So what REALLY happens during conception and infertility?

We all have a vague idea of what happens during conception but for many people, it isn’t something they’ve thought too much about since Year 9 science class. The basic idea is pretty simple but the science behind it is fascinatingly complex. So what EXACTLY does go on down there during conception? And why does […]
What is Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS)?

Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome or PCOS is one of the leading causes of infertility in women. It is a common hormonal condition that disrupts the menstrual cycle and is also a risk factor for other health problems including heart disease, diabetes and endometrial cancer. It affects about 12-18 per cent of women of child-bearing age. Polycystic […]
Is TTC overtaking your life?

I was one of those people who wasn’t going to let trying to conceive (TTC) overtake my whole life. LOL!!!!!!!!! I know my fellow fertility-challenged friends out there are laughing with me at that statement. Fact is, it’s easier than you think to let TTC overtake your life. For me it happened in stealth mode, […]
‘I stopped TTC and these 4 unexpected things happened’

Since we started trying to conceive (TTC) this has been the year we’ve technically ‘tried’ the least. Now that there is literally no chance we can get pregnant naturally, the time between IVF cycles is officially ‘time off’ from this crazy ride. The old me would have gotten incredibly stressed by this. We were wasting time. […]
3 steps to speaking the positive language of fertility

There’s a phrase I’ve come across that says, ‘what you think, you become”. Have you ever noticed how much of what you think about happens? Or decide you want something then suddenly see it everywhere (um hello, is the whole world is pregnant right now?!?). I really believe in the mind-body connection–even more so since […]