Pregnancy Symptoms & Early Pregnancy Signs

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Am I pregnant? Find out with our guide below to common pregnancy symptoms and early pregnancy signs.

Complementary Therapies Overview

Posted in: conception & fertility, pregnancy, labour & birth
Osteopathy, Naturopathy, Traditional Chinese Medicine... Find out what these complementary therapies can do for you.

Multiples

Posted in: labour & birth, conception & fertility, baby
Twins? Triplets, quads and even more...! The discovery of this being a reality in a family is usually a huge shock, as you can imagine! Even if you were aware that you had a better than average chance of conceiving multiples by either having had fraternal multiples run through your mothers' side of the family, having assisted conception or having conceived fraternal multiples previously, the reality is something completely different. 

How to Naturally Boost and Preserve Your Fertility

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It takes approximately 120 days for healthy sperm to form and the egg to mature before conception. All prospective parents - particularly those who want to preserve their fertility, overcome any fertility problems, or simply have the healthiest baby possible - should begin their conception attempts with this in mind.

Midwives

Posted in: labour & birth, pregnancy, conception & fertility, postnatal health
Midwives provide an invaluable service with a much wider role than many may at first think. Qualified medical carers, your midwife can take you from pre-pregnancy through to early parenting help and support.

Eating Seasonally

Posted in: feeding, household & budget, conception & fertility
To have a balanced diet, we all need to think of our body and the effects of the environment around us. Most people are aware of the flavour, texture, and vibrancy (chi energy) of freshly harvested food, whether it is from a local farmer's market, or from your own backyard. Eating cherries shipped in from the US in the middle of winter is not only unsustainable, it can cause disharmony within the body!

Trying To Fall Pregnant

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Falling pregnant doesn't always come easy to every couple. For many, there are hurdles that can be easily overcome by simply following our guidelines. Being more aware of your ovulation cycles can help you to achieve your goal along with increasing your sexual frequency.

Fertility - How does Chinese Medicine help and why is it so effective?

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Many people who have had fertility success with Chinese Medicine probably have no idea how Chinese Medicine helps fertility, or gynaecological issues. They are just thankful that it does!

Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS)

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More than 1 in 5 women are affected by Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS). Many also have a lowered thyroid and some have insulin resistance. Most struggle with weight and some find it hard to conceive. Does this describe you, or perhaps one of your friends?

Am I having a Boy or Girl?

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A quick scan and bob's your uncle - you can know your baby's sex. So will you find out, or not? Technology allows you to uncover the sex of your baby before the little bundle arrives in the world, but do you really want to know or would you prefer to keep the baby's sex a mystery?


Baby Gender Selection Methods – How to influence the sex of your baby

Posted in: conception & fertility
Throughout history there have been many old wives’ tales regarding ways to influence the sex of babies.  If you are trying for a boy or girl, here are some tips that may improve your chances.

How to afford a baby

Posted in: pregnancy, household & budget, conception & fertility
Mother and financial planner Justine Davies takes you step-by-step through the financial minefield of starting a family.

Natural ways to improve fertility – for men and women

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Fertility has traditionally been viewed as a woman’s issue, but now men are leading women as the primary cause of fertility problems.   Here are 12 ways both men and women could improve fertility naturally.

The Gift of Motherhood through Egg Donation

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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.