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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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Fertility tests and treatments

Find out more about the different fertility tests and treatments available to you and your partner if you are struggling to have a baby.

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Pregnancy and breastfeeding with hepatitis B

Hepatitis B is a virus that damages your liver. Infection with HepB can pass to your baby during birth. Read more on what to do if you are diagnosed.

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All about IVF

In vitro fertilisation (IVF) is a treatment for some fertility issues. Make the IVF process easier to manage by learning what to expect.

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Sex during pregnancy

It's perfectly safe to have sex during pregnancy. It is normal for your sex drive to change during pregnancy, so make sure to talk about it with your partner.

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STIs and pregnancy

If you are pregnant, sexually transmitted infections (STIs) can cause serious problems for you and your baby. See how STIs are diagnosed and treated.

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Cytomegalovirus (CMV) during pregnancy

Learn more about Cytomegalovirus (CMV), how it can affect your baby and how best to prevent it.

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Fertility awareness (natural family planning)

Fertility awareness is learning to recognise on which days of the month you are fertile. It can be used as a form of contraception or as a method to become pregnant.

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