•    There is no reason to delay trying to conceive after you have stopped taking the Pill, unless you are specifically told to do so by your doctor.•    Although some women conceive immediately after stopping the Pill, it is not unusual to have

Babies conceived from frozen embryos are less likely to be born premature than babies conceived from an egg that is removed, fertilized and implanted ‘fresh’ within the same cycle.About one in 11 babies were born prematurely after a fresh embryo

Women who conceive through IVF are more likely to develop the pregnancy complication placenta praevia, according to a Japanese study.Five percent of women who became pregnant through IVF developed the condition, compared to 1.5% of women who had

of hearing it, but there’s more proof that daily sex can improve your chances of conceiving. A recent study into male infertility found that DNA damaged sperm fell by 26 percent when couples had sex every day.Cut out caffeine and boozeYou’re as likely

A mum from Lincolnshire has given birth to triplets, two years after having a daughter conceived from the same set of eggs, making them quadruplets.Helen Baxter, 41, gave birth to her first daughter, Alice, now aged 3, after successful IVF

confirming she was unlikely to conceive through IVF, she had other unexpected news – she was five weeks pregnant!Cassie’s problems began after the birth of her first child, Blake, now 10. “My menstrual cycle was erratic but I put it down to hormones,” she

too quickly. This book could give renewed hope to couples trying to conceive before they resort to fertility treatment.IVF advice book launches this yearLook out for fertility guru Zita West’s new book launching this March. Zita West’s Guide

antioxidants. Alcohol affects sperm DNA and can increase both the time it takes to conceive and the risk of miscarriage.5.    Keep your caffeine intake down. This includes fizzy drinks such as colas. Caffeine affects sperm quality and can increase genetic