Highlights Fertility preservation is an option for those who wish to delay starting a family or who may undergo medical treatments that could affect fertility. Both males and females can preserve their fertility through various methods such as freezing eggs,…

Highlights You and your partner will both need tests to work out why you can’t get pregnant. Your doctor may refer you for fertility tests, which will usually happen in a hospital or at a fertility clinic. Fertility treatments try…

Highlights Maintaining good health and fitness before trying to conceive can improve fertility and increase the chances of a healthy pregnancy. Factors such as age, weight, smoking, alcohol consumption, certain medications, and chemical exposure can affect male fertility. Keeping testicles…

Highlights You can increase your chances of conceiving and having a healthy baby by maintaining good health before trying to get pregnant. Important steps before conception include quitting smoking and alcohol, maintaining a healthy diet, and keeping a healthy weight.…

Highlights You have a variety of care provider options, including midwives, obstetricians, and general practitioners (GPs). Your choice of birth location can include hospitals, birth centers, or even home births, depending on your preferences and health. The cost of pregnancy…

Highlights Private health insurance can cover pregnancy and childbirth-related medical expenses, but the coverage varies depending on the specific policy. Many insurance plans have a waiting period, so it is important to secure maternity coverage well before conception. Costs can…

Highlights Public health coverage provides essential maternity care, including doctor visits, midwife care, and hospital stays, depending on eligibility and healthcare policies. Many healthcare systems offer financial assistance for pregnancy and childbirth, but coverage may vary based on location and…

Highlights Fertility awareness (also known as natural family planning) helps identify the days during your menstrual cycle that you are most fertile and can get pregnant. Fertility awareness can be used as a method to avoid pregnancy (contraception), or to…

Highlights Your period happens once a month and is a normal part of the menstrual cycle. Ovulation is when an egg is released from an ovary and waits to be fertilized. In a typical 28-day menstrual cycle, ovulation occurs around…

Highlights Genetic carrier screening is a test that can be done either by a mouth swab or blood test. The test looks for mutations (changes or mistakes) in your genes that could cause a health problem for your baby. There…