Preconception

Our Story of Infertility
Our Story of Infertility by Linda Robertson. Our story of infertility started in 2001.  My husband (Jim) and I had been married for nearly four years and decided that we were now ready to embark on the journey into parent-hood.

Traditional Chinese Medicine and natural fertility
In Australia, the use of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) is enjoying growing popularity as couples seek to enhance their fertility using natural methods.

Safe Eating and Drinking Before and During Pregnancy
Thinking about getting pregnant? This article, by Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ), will provide you with vital information about safe eating and drinking before and during pregnancy.

Planning for Pregnancy: Preconception Care
Preconception care can make a positive difference to your health and the health of your child. More and more evidence points to the fact that the way we were nourished and grew in our mother’s womb can have an important impact on your health as an adult. It is now popular to seek information and health care prior to trying to conceive a baby.

Is poor thyroid function impacting your fertility
Many women don't realize that good thyroid function is necessary for fertility, the ability to conceive and to maintain a pregnancy.  An under (or over) functioning thyroid can prevent you from achieving that much desired pregnancy. While there are many and varied reasons for infertility, suboptimal thyroid function may be that "missing link" especially for those with no specific reproductive problems.