Conception & Fertility

It's a girl! After four boys and 10 miscarriages mum finally gives birth to longed-for daughter

By parentdish.co.uk, Dec 11, 2011

This is the mum who has fallen pregnant FIFTEEN times to finally hold the daughter she has always longed for.

Infertility myths and old wives' tales about conception: What's true and what's false

By Liat Hughes Joshi, Dec 10, 2011

Not being able to get pregnant is widely recognised as one of the most difficult situations a couple can face and the many myths and old wives' tales surrounding the subject can simply add to the stress involved.

Celebrity parents who struggled to conceive

By Liz Stansfield, Dec 3, 2011

Find out which celebrity mums and dads suffered infertility and had difficulty conceiving, and how they went about realising their dreams of finally becoming parents

Could a multivitamin pill boost fertility?

By Kelly Rose Bradford, Dec 2, 2011

A study has found that taking a daily multivitamin pill could help women conceive more easily.

Wi-fi radiation can damage men's chances of becoming dads, says report

By Keith Kendrick, Nov 30, 2011

Men wanting to become fathers have been warned that wi-fi working could damage their sperm.

Baby joy for sexsomnia couple - but hubby does not recall conception!

By Kelly Rose Bradford, Oct 19, 2011

After trying for 18 months for a baby, Ryan and Dee Harris were amazed when they finally discovered they were expecting - despite proud dad Ryan having NO recollection of the conception.

Could infertility and miscarriage be due to 'faulty fertility switch'?

By Kelly Rose Bradford, Oct 17, 2011

Scientists are blaming a 'faulty fertility switch' for infertility and miscarriage. Researchers have found that high levels of a protein called SGK1 can cause infertility, whilst women with low levels are more likely to suffer a miscarriage.

Stressed women more likely to have baby girls

By Kelly Rose Bradford, Oct 17, 2011

New research has found that women who are stressed out when trying to conceive are more likely to give birth to a daughter.

Dropping the P-Bomb: Darling, I'm pregnant

By Ben Wakeling, Aug 19, 2011

You've heard of the A-bomb, and perhaps the H-bomb. You may not know that there's also a P-bomb: the moment a guy is told that he is going to be a dad.

Twins after nine years, £70,000 on fertility treatment and travelling 16,000 miles

By parentdish.co.uk, Aug 10, 2011

It has taken Rachael Sadler and her husband Mark a staggering £70,000, nine cycles of fertility treatment, and a journey of 16,000 miles - but at last they can cradle their twin daughters, Rebecca and Hazel.