Fertility Journal

Ovulation Induction (OI): What It Is, Who It's For, What to Expect

If you have irregular periods, PCOS or unexplained infertility, you may have been offered ovulation induction as a first-line fertility treatment. Here's a clear, honest guide to what OI actually i...

A Prenatal Diet to Support Maternal Health

Adequate vitamin and mineral consumption undoubtedly improves both foetal and maternal health. But rarely does prenatal education include nutritional advice for us, too. "A healthy diet during pr...

Finding Yourself After a Baby

The moment you become a mum, life shifts in ways that are both beautiful and, let's be honest, overwhelming. You're now balancing the wonder and responsibility of new life, with a sense of finding ...

How to Go From Pill to Pregnancy: A Naturopath's Preconception Guide

Coming off the pill can be empowering, and a little daunting. Fertility naturopath Lucy Fitzgibbons shares how to prepare your body for pregnancy, what the transition really looks like, and a step-...

Pregnant and Sexy: Maintaining Intimacy and Libido During Pregnancy

Pregnant or sexual? Mother or sexy? Why not all of the above. On the libido lift many women feel, the tired old myth that mothers can't be sexual, and how to keep intimacy alive while your body doe...

Conscious Conception: Mindful Practices to Prepare for Pregnancy

For those who prefer intention over the "not, not trying" approach, conscious conception offers a framework for preparing mind and body. Birth educator Yahna Fookes shares simple yoga and breathwor...

How to Optimise Fertility Naturally: 7 Evidence-Based Ways

Medical interventions aren't the only route to conception. From knowing your fertile window to diet, sleep and stress, here are seven natural, evidence-based ways to give your fertility its best sh...

8 Foods to Boost Fertility: A Nutritionist's Preconception List

"Eat a balanced diet" is sound advice, but meats and vegetables don't come with a nutrition panel. Nutritionist Kelly Benton unpacks eight genuinely nutrient-dense foods to support fertility and pr...

How Much Does It Cost to Have a Baby in Australia?

Finding out you're pregnant is one of life's biggest moments. But after the excitement settles, most parents end up Googling the same thing: "How much does it actually cost to have a baby in Austr...

Morning Sickness Remedies That Actually Work

Morning sickness has a knack for turning the first trimester of pregnancy into a roller coaster ride of exhaustion and queasiness. This common and often unwelcome companion of early pregnancy is th...