Conception: the basics
Dr Andrew Murray from Fertility Associates lays out tactics for a good-quality and successful conception (it’s a bloke …
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Conception
Advice for couples trying to conceive. Learn about fertility cycles, ovulation timing, and what else you can to do to improve your chances of getting pregnant.
A journey through secondary infertility
OHbaby! sits down with Elysia and Thom as they share their experience with secondary infertility. Secondary infertility can …
Pre-Natal Nutrition
Ideally, we want our children to be in the best health that they can possibly be in, therefore, it makes sense to give them …
Getting ready for pregnancy
Getting pregnant is something that most of us take for granted, but conceiving isn't always easy. However, there are things …
Can You Choose Your Baby's Gender?
The miracle of conception can be quite well organised, thanks to an increase in knowledge since our parents' generation. We …
How does my age impact my fertility
What is the optimal age to get pregnant? With the average age of New Zealand women having a child now at an all-time high of …
Natural family planning
Revolutionised birth control has supposedly brought women greater freedom. But what is the real cost of managed fertility, …
Fertility facts for your forties
We’re starting our families later and later, but our body clocks remain the same. Pippa Henderson looks into why fertility …
7 things to think about before having another baby
The pitter-patter of tiny feet is a sweet sound to look forward to, but what else should you think about in preparation? …
Moment of ovulation
Here, the moment of ovulation was accidentally witnessed during a robotic surgery. Previously, ovulation was thought to be a sudden pop but this actually took place over fifteen minutes. Pretty cool huh?! …
Conception: timing it right
An ovarian cycle lasts around 28 days. For a baby to be conceived you must have sex around the time of ovulation -which lasts around several days. In a regular menstrual cycle this occurs about midway between periods. The most reliable signs of …
10 best tips for babymaking
For many women and couples, the decision to start a family comes after a number of years of actively trying to prevent pregnancy. So it can come as a bit of a rude shock to learn that the human reproductive system is not all that efficient and that …
How to optimise your chance of conception & a healthy pregnancy
How do you optimise your chances of conception and a healthy pregnancy? OHbaby! fertility specialist Dr Andrew Murray explains. Most of us have heard of the term 'biological clock', but what influence does this worrisome timepiece have over the …
Making baby making fun
We understand the basics of conception, but how much of the process is guesswork or a gamble? Fertility specialist Dr Richard Fisher offers some tips to enhance your chances of conception. Normally I write about trying to conceive for those who are …
The impact of age on conception
It’s generally considered less than polite to ask a lady her age. But in the world of fertility, it will be the number one question you’re asked. That’s because female age is one infertility factor we can do little to combat. While Hollywood might …
The best time for babymaking
When should we be having sex?One of the first steps couples take when trying to fall pregnant is working out when they’re most likely to conceive. In this article we’ll help you understand your cycle and discover your most fertile days. How to …
Five things experts want you to know if you’re trying to conceive
We asked the experts at Fertility Associates for their most important tips on maximising your chances of conceiving. For more great advice go to fertilityassociates.co.nz KEEP THE BOYS COOL Excess heat through tight underwear or having your …
Busting baby making myths
If your man is smoke-free, eats only organic food and wears baggy underpants will you have a better chance of conceiving? We asked fertility expert Dr Andrew Murray to bust some myths and deliver the facts. People once believed the world was flat. …
Naturopathic tips for conceiving
Asti Renaut and Natasha Berman offer naturopathic tips for successful conceptions, smooth pregnancies and thriving babies. Want to make a baby? Want to make a healthy baby? Most people who answer “Yes” to the first question will of course answer …
What she said: translating mum-talk
Excuse me, but what’s that acronym? Conception, pregnancy and parenting open up a whole new world of information, including a seemingly foreign language. Christine Stride translates. Mummy message boards have their own language, so you’ll need to …
Trying to conceive second time around
All pregnancies are different, and this is also the case when trying to conceive. Accessing expert advice and information is the very best thing you can do. Consultation We often see couples who after conceiving easily have concerns with their …
Useful Fertility Links
Here are some useful 'preconception' related links. fertilityassociates.co.nz The official website of Fertility Associates, one of New Zealand's premier authorities on fertility and infertility. Fertility Associates conduct both public and private …
History of Pregnancy Testing
Be thankful for the modern wonder of the home pregnancy test, because as Sarah Tennant discovers, in days gone by confirmation of conception was far from convenient. For drama and suspense in real life or TV, you can’t go past a pregnancy test. …
Fertility expert's most-frequently asked questions
Our fertility expert Dr Richard Fisher has been helping New Zealand parents for more than two decades. But many of the questions he's asked about fertility and treatment have changed surprisingly little over that time. Here are some of his most …
