Ready to start trying for a family?

Early Steps

Falling pregnant involves many elements coming together, and while some people will benefit from more extensive treatments, we can also help people have a baby with minimally invasive therapies. Understanding your fertility health can give you more confidence while trying, and create a better chance of falling pregnant.

Are you ready to take your first steps?

Trying for a baby can be a long and emotional process, but we work with you to give you the best chance of making it feel worthwhile. For many people, seeking help from a fertility specialist can help them get a better understanding of the reproductive process and how they can improve their chances of having a baby.

Though it may not be talked about all the time, many people go through fertility struggles, and there’s nothing at all to feel ashamed about. You might benefit from a chat with one of our fertility specialists if you:

are under 35 and have been trying to fall pregnant for 12 months or more
are over 35 and have been trying for 6 months or more
have a medical condition that may impact your fertility
have known fertility issues
would like to consider freezing your eggs for later use
would like a fertility check-up to help plan for the best time to have a baby

We can help you understand all of the factors that affect fertility and how you can give yourself the best possible chance of having a baby. We’ll walk you through each treatment option and create a care plan tailored to you and your unique needs.

About fertility

After deciding that it’s time to have a baby, many couples expect to fall pregnant quickly. However, this may not be the reality for some people. Understanding the basics of fertility, conception, and infertility can help you get your head around the processes involved.

Female fertility explained

When planning for a baby, it can help to understand the ins and outs of the female reproductive system, menstrual cycle, and ovulation.

Male fertility explained

Before trying for a baby, it’s helpful to understand everything there is to know about the male reproductive system and sperm production.

Factors affecting fertility

There are multiple reasons why you may have so far been unsuccessful in conceiving a baby, even if you’ve already had children.

When to see a fertility specialist

While there is no rule on when you should see a fertility specialist, it’s important that you can identify when specialist advice may be required.

Single women

An increasing number of women are seeking to have children without a partner. We can make the journey to motherhood as smooth as possible.

LBGTIQA+

People who identify as LBGTIQA+ face unique fertility challenges. We can provide the reproductive assistance you may need to have a family.

Getting started

If you’re ready to get started on your fertility journey, we may perform several tests and health checks to assess your fertility health and determine your next steps. Our team of specialists will advise which tests and checks are appropriate for you.

Fertility Health Check

Various factors may affect fertility. We use different tests and examinations to assess as many of these as we can to identify any obstacles to falling pregnant.

Ovulation Tracking

Women are only fertile at a specific time during their menstrual cycle. Tracking is a simple process that can help you identify when you’re most likely to conceive.

Egg Reserve Test

Women are born with their lifetime supply of eggs, so your reserve decreases as you age. Getting an estimate of how many eggs you have left can provide a gauge for your fertility.

Preconception

When you have decided that it is the ‘right time’ to start or grow your family, the process of preconception care becomes vitally important. Preconception care allows you to focus on your health and make sure you are in optimum pre-pregnancy condition.

Nutrition, diet and lifestyle factors greatly affect reproductive health. Before you start trying to conceive a baby, we suggest that you see your GP to check your medical history. This includes blood test checks for rubella and varicella (chicken pox), cervical screening tests, breast checks, and a review of any medications you are currently taking.

Preconception planning is a good time to:

explore a healthy, nutritious and balanced diet with lots of fruit and vegetables, fresh fruit and lean protein;
stop smoking and stop recreational drug use;
minimise alcohol consumption;
reduce caffeine intake to 1-2 cups of coffee per day and 2-3 cups of tea per day;
optimise weight and keep active;
avoid exposure to chemicals, pesticides, heavy metals and radiation; and
optimise your health if you suffer from a chronic medical condition (thyroid for example).

Understanding your fertility window will also help you fall pregnant. Women are most fertile in the days leading up to ovulation — typically days 10 through 16 after the first day of your last period. It is recommended that women take 500mcg of folic acid one month prior to trying, and in the first 3 months of pregnancy. Men may consider a men’s fertility multivitamin.

Want to know more?

We know that thinking about your future can be overwhelming, but our goal at Create Fertility is to make sure you know that you aren’t alone.

If you have more questions around early intervention options or even just fertility in general, book a consult with one of our fertility specialists. They will patiently work with you through any questions you have and help you make the right choice for your future.