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Ovulation and fertility
Knowing when you ovulate and having sex at the right time is important when you are trying to fall pregnant. Kits can help you predict ovulation.
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Conception - from fertilisation to embryo
Infographic showing the process of conception and when the fetus starts to develops in the uterus.
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Fertility awareness (natural family planning)
Fertility awareness is learning to identify which days of the month you are fertile. It can be used as a form of contraception or to become pregnant.
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Planning for your pregnancy
If you are thinking about pregnancy, visit your doctor for a preconception consult to provide you with expert advice on planning your pregnancy.
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Conception and fetal development
Discover the journey of conception and fetal development. Learn about your baby’s development milestones at each month during your pregnancy.
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Family planning clinics
Family planning clinics provide support relating to reproduction, contraception and pregnancy and can be found throughout Australia.
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Making decisions about unplanned pregnancies
Having an unplanned pregnancy can be an emotional experience. There will be decisions you will need to make, but there are services available to help you through this time.
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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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Trying for pregnancy after 35
If you're 35 years or older and trying for pregnancy, find out how to improve your chances of getting pregnant and when to see your doctor.
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Pregnancy tests
Find out how a home pregnancy test works, how soon a test will read positive and what to do if your pregnancy test shows that you are pregnant.
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