Your body and your baby

A woman’s body is beautifully adapted for having babies. What’s more, the same goes for your mind.

How the baby develops during pregnancy

A sperm fertilises an egg and about 40 weeks later it's developed into a fully-grown baby, ready to be born. But in the meantime, what exactly is going on inside the womb?

Fertility testing

So you've been patiently trying to get pregnant for 18 months or more. And you and your partner have tried all the tips. But you're still not pregnant.

Extra folic acid

For women who are trying to get pregnant, there’s one vitamin that’s particularly important: folic acid, or vitamin B9.

Tips to get pregnant

How can you increase your chances of getting pregnant? Here are some top tips for both men and women.

What is Surgical abortion?

There are two main types of surgical abortion. The method offered depends on how long you’ve been pregnant.

What is Medical abortion/Abortion by pills?

With a medical abortion you first take a pill that stops the pregnancy – it blocks the hormone that keeps you pregnant.

What is Abortion?

If you’re pregnant and you don’t want to stay pregnant, you can consider having an abortion.

Unplanned pregnancy - What to do next?

Pregnancy can come as a surprise. It’s easy to forget about the condom in the heat of the moment. Even if you use contraception perfectly, sometimes it fails.

What is Emergency contraception/I-pill /Unwanted 72?

You’ve had intercourse without using contraception, even though you don’t want to be pregnant. Or you think something could have gone wrong with your contraception – perhaps you forgot to take your pill, or a condom burst. What can you do?