Getting Pregnant

A Canadian mum has acted as surrogate for a same-sex couple, undergoing IVF and eventually giving birth to a pair of super-amazing twins.

Menstrual cups are used in place of tampons or sanitary pads, and now it turns out they’re being used by women who are trying to conceive as well.

Endometrial scratching has been touted as a strategy to help women conceive, but new research proves that the painful intervention isn’t necessary – or effective – after all.

Ian Thorpe’s partner Ryan Channing was spotted visiting an LA fertility clinic last week and the Olympic champion has just confirmed they’re taking steps to become parents.

As every unattached woman in her twenties or thirties out there is well aware, the most important factor determining her chance of achieving pregnancy is age.

A new study into the possible causes of recurrent miscarriage has found that the quality of sperm may be a contributing factor.

IVF is a successful way for couples to achieve their parenthood dreams, but in some cases, the procedure is leaving families with extra embryos in storage.

Popular The Bachelorette star and former Bardot member Sophie Monk has followed through on her assertion that she’d be freezing some eggs ASAP, undergoing an egg retrieval procedure with the good folk at Monash IVF.

In a scientific development that is making many extremely uncomfortable, a research team say they have edited the DNA in twin baby girls to protect them from disease. But have they? And should they?

When managing infertility, I was told the obvious: don’t smoke, limit caffeine, stress less … No one told me to pause and assess whether my fertility doctor was right for me.

The mechanics of the human body are truly amazing, and researchers have further confirmed this with some interesting info on how those swimmers reach their target and fertilise the waiting egg.

For some, trying to have a baby is an incredibly difficult journey. IVF is a modern wonder. However, it can be draining emotionally, physically and of course financially. Which is why one Sydney couple are now helping other families at least ease the financial burden with their new