From helpful fertility tips to healthy living suggestions and authoritative medical advice, our experts answer the most common TTC questions.

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Is my pregnancy test wrong?
Can a pregnancy test give a false negative result? Prima Baby's midwife Nikki Khan reveals
Could acupuncture help me conceive?
Q: I'm trying for baby No2 and have heard that acupuncture may help me conceive. Is this true?
When am I fertile?
Q: I've been diagnosed with polycystic ovaries but still have regular periods, usually on a five-week cycle. Sometimes I spot for a few days around the week before I actually have my period, so how do I calculate when I'm fertile? I am very confused.
Off the Pill but no periods
I am 23 and came off the Pill six months ago, but I haven't had a period since. My partner and I want to start a family but when I saw my GP he told me not to worry and that my periods would probably start again soon. Is this normal?
Miscarriage misery
Q: I’ve had three miscarriages over the last few years, the last one seven months ago. I’ve been trying to fall pregnant again ever since, with no luck. Why might this be? Are there any vitamins I can buy to boost my or my partner’s
Will I have problems conceiving?
After several miscarriages, an ectopic pregnancy and yeasr of trying, I now have a 1-year-old baby. I'm still breastfeeding, but am keen to try for another child, although I haven't had a period yet. Is there any way of telling when, or if, I'm likel
How to improve his sperm quality?
I have been trying to conceive for 10 months now. My partner received his sperm test results today and the results showed 'abnormal forms', which means the sperm are an abnormal shape, making it hard for them to fertilise the egg. Can we improve his
Will I have trouble conceiving?
Help and advice on conceiving after coming off the pill
Does high blood pressure matter?
Q: I've been diagnosed with high blood pressure and put on tablets for the rest of my life. I have one daughter but would like another child. Is it OK to get pregnant again?
What are these pains?
Q: I've recently begun trying for a baby, but I'm worried because I get sharp tummy pains in the middle of my cycle each month. What are they?
Can I eat soya?
Q I've heard that soya might be bad for you if you're trying to conceive. Is this true?
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