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Preconception health for women

If you want to have a baby, being healthy is one of the best ways to improve your chances of falling pregnant and having a healthy baby.

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Fertility and cancer

Some cancers and cancer treatments can affect your fertility. Before starting a treatment, you might want to consider the options for preserving your fertility.

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Preserving fertility

You may not be able to try for a baby right now, but if you want to keep your options open for the future, there are ways to preserve your fertility.

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Ovulation signs

Knowing when you ovulate and having sex at the right time is important when you are trying to fall pregnant. Kits can help you predict ovulation.

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Surrogacy

Surrogacy is one of the many options to have a child. Learn what surrogacy is, the types of surrogacy and the legalities of surrogacy in Australia.

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Preconception health for men

There are a number of things men can do to improve their fertility and increase your chances of you and your partner falling pregnant.

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Sperm health

Having healthy sperm will improve chances of conceiving, and your baby's health. Learn more about what makes sperm healthy, and how to improve sperm health.

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Good fertility health

Your age and your health can affect your chances of falling pregnant. Maintaining a healthy lifestyle may help you improve your fertility.

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Uterine differences

Some people have a uterus with a different shape. If your uterus has a different shape, you may have difficulties becoming pregnant, recurrent miscarriages or premature birth.

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