Fertility

Fertility treatments have come a long way, and so have attitudes towards them.

Not everybody gets the ending they hope for in their fertility journey, and the importance of sharing these stories, as well as the success stories, cannot be underestimated.

An often misunderstood procedure, people are now taking a look at surrogacy and the laws around it. Here, two sisters share their surrogacy story.

A modern way to future-proof your family plans.

After previously revealing she was told she can't have children, the English singer says she changed her diet and lifestyle saying she hasn't given up hope of naturally conceiving children in the future.

When Sharyn Casey had her first miscarriage, she felt alone and ashamed. But in sharing her story, the Dancing with the Stars NZ host found a community who had been there before.

''The love I have for these babies just blows my mind,'' gushes the new mum.

But the broadcaster says she is 'at peace' with not having her own children.

Fertility NZ CEO Nicola Bitossi shares advice for coping with Mother's Day when you don't have your longed-for child.

Women are long familiar with the ticking of their biological clock, but what happens when it stops too soon?

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.

The Domino singer - who is rumoured to be dating actor Channing Tatum - revealed her infertility at a London gig.

''I felt like I failed because I didn't know how common miscarriages were.''

''I just didn't want it to own my life any more.''

Christina Quaine and Bethany* bonded over their struggles to conceive. But the friendship couldn't survive their journeys' different endings.

''I SEE YOU. Your tribe is bigger than you think. You will 'make it to the other side'.''

The former cricketer and Dancing With The Stars finalist warns that undergoing IVF is hard on relationships.

Sasha Perry feared new partner Rob Garrett would "reject" her when she told him she had gone into early menopause. Instead he held her closer and joined her on her quest to have a baby.

“My message to people is to never give up hope,” says the mum-to-be. “If you want a baby badly enough, there are always options.”

Her baby dream is still alive!

They say egg-freezing should not be a 'last-ditch effort' to conceive.

Medical professionals had warned her she had only a three to four per cent chance of conceiving.

There can be added pressures on both fronts.

Four decades after the world’s first IVF baby was born, Cath Bennett explores the future of reproductive medicine.

It's pretty simple, she says. "I love 'love' and helping people where I can."

It’s a baby girl for the actor husband and wife!

Being nutritionally unprepared could put your child's health at risk.

Lunar ovulation, hypnosis and starvation diets are among the controversial alternatives to IVF.

Experts have identified the five most important factors that can have an impact on your fertility.

The radio host candidly revealed the toll it took on her mental health and her marriage.

Changing the way you manage your condition could improve fertility outcomes for women with asthma.

One of the most unfortunate aspects of endometriosis is the fact the bloating symptoms mean she can sometimes look pregnant.

Every cent she has goes into trying to have a baby.

It was "the worst experience ever” for our Olympic gold medalist.

Although we did not conceive I feel at peace and live a happy life. There is life after infertility.

It's almost 40 years since IVF was introduced to New Zealand and the science has been a game changer.

What's involved, where to go and who pays.

What to eat, and how to eat, to improve your chances of getting pregnant.

"It’s heartbreaking, because as a woman, you do feel like a failure.”

The biological alarm clock may be sounding, but many women are opting to ‘hit snooze’ on pregnancy.

A new device offers couples struggling with infertility an assisted method of conception at home, but, can The Stork really deliver?

Becoming a mum may have compromised Avon’s life.

An Indian woman in her 70s has become a mother for the first time, with the help of IVF treatment.