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Conception

 

How to get pregnant

Whether you're just considering starting a family or you've been trying for a while, our complete guide to conception can help.

Need help conceiving?

So many of us spend years avoiding pregnancy that we expect it will happen quickly when we do start trying. But, so often, it doesn't. Here's what to do - and when - if attempts to conceive on your own aren't working.

Falling pregnant: the right place at the right time

To make a baby, sperm and egg must meet at the ideal moment. Here’s how to know when that time is.

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Fertility

 

Should you freeze your eggs?

The chance to prolong fertility until you’re ready for a baby – or you’ve met Mr Right – is now possible through egg freezing

How I beat PCOS

Thin and in her early 30s, Lisa Morris had no idea she was suffering from polycystic ovarian syndrome. One year, and a cocktail of fertility drugs later, her dream baby was finally conceived.

Egg donation, a gift of life

What would you do if you found out that your eggs were no longer viable and you couldn’t conceive a baby?

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Preparing To Conceive

 

How old is too old?

Medical advances mean that a woman can carry a baby in her 50s, even 60s. But is there an age when a woman should be told, “Sorry, you’re just too old to have a baby”?

Can I afford a baby? Of course you can!

No matter what your situation is or where you live, with the right strategies you can still afford to have a baby without breaking the bank.

How fertile is your man?

Nearly half of all fertility troubles are linked to sperm problems. Here are tips for their proper care and feeding.

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Real Life

 

What is a blighted ovum?

Spontaneous and natural are lovely words, but not when they’re used to describe a blighted ovum, discovers Kim Richter.

Too thin to fall pregnant?

Low weight is a surprisingly common factor in a woman's failure to conceive. Laura Twiggs speaks to one woman who overcame her eating disorder and, in the process, finally conceived.

Pregnancy later in life

Over 40 and pregnant? It's becoming more common, but it's not always easy.

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