Fertility

There is plenty of evidence that lifestyle has a potent effect on fertility, for both men and women. For couples planning to get pregnant, it’s time for a health audit.

With its promise of preserving fertility, egg freezing is becoming an increasingly attractive option for women who are choosing to start families later in life.

Don't be afraid to ask questions, urges Fertility NZ CEO Nicola Bitossi.

As NZ's leading fertility clinic, Fertility Associates, celebrates the birth of its 20,000th baby we look at the many options now available to Kiwis wanting to start a family.

Christmas and the New Year can be reminders that the year has passed and you are still trying for the baby you yearn for. These strategies can help to ease the sadness.

As Michelle Obama put it, "It's the worst thing that we do to each other as women. Not share the truth about our bod­ies and how they work – and how they don't work."

If you were looking for a complex woman on mainstream TV, you'd struggle to find a better example than Hayley.

It wasn't an easy road for former Shortland Street actress Debbie and her husband Brendon to become parents, and they are grateful for their gorgeous boys every day.

"You can't be human and not hope - any other way and you just become a robot." - Karina Wong

Fertility struggles can put stress on a relationship - here's how to keep yours intact.