How to prepare for a preconception appointment
Make a simple health summary, choose questions for your GP and leave with clear next steps before trying for a baby.
Pre-pregnancy
Homemade pregnancy tests: why they are unreliable
Why household pregnancy tests are unreliable, what purpose-built tests check, and when to ask a health professional for help.
Pregnancy wellbeing and COVID-19: Australian support
Australian care and support during pregnancy, with links to current COVID-19 advice and practical ways to stay connected and look after your wellbeing.
How soon can you get pregnant after giving birth?
Fertility, periods and contraception after having a baby, including breastfeeding and advice to discuss with your Australian care team.
Can you get pregnant with PCOS?
PCOS, ovulation and pregnancy: Australian information on symptoms, diagnosis, treatment choices and discussing your fertility goals with your clinician.
How soon after a miscarriage can you get pregnant?
Recovery, returning fertility and trying again after miscarriage, with Australian guidance and support. Timing depends on your care and how you feel.
Twins: how they happen and pregnancy considerations
How twins occur, why fertility treatment should aim for a healthy pregnancy, and considerations to discuss with your Australian care team.
How do I track my ovulation cycle to get pregnant?
Understand fertile days, ovulation tests and cycle tracking, with Australian guidance on when to seek help if pregnancy has not happened.
Early Signs Of Pregnancy: What are they and how to recognise them
Early pregnancy symptoms, home testing and signs that need prompt or urgent care, with guidance for Australian readers.
12 Things to do when trying to get pregnant
Preparing for pregnancy in Australia: cycle tracking, folic acid, medicines and wellbeing, with advice on discussing individual needs with your GP.