The Importance of Vitamin B12
Why is vitamin B12 so important? It's fundamental to a range of biological processes such as DNA synthesis, cell division, and cell and tissue repair....
New research reveals the egg chooses the sperm
A new study has revealed the a woman's eggs may play a crucial role in selecting sperm. ...
Why you should keep up your Vitamin C
We have all learnt that vitamin C is one of the most effective nutrients that helps maintain a healthy immune system, but what does it mean for your fertility? ...
The importance of folate
As folate plays an essential role during cell division and DNA synthesis, it has been associated with sperm concentration and quality, especially when looking at DNA integrity. ...
Six tips to help you survive Mother’s Day
Mother’s Day can be a hard time for women struggling with fertility. Here are six tips to help during this time. ...
The importance of antioxidants
There's a reason why it's important you get your antioxidants, and it's partly because of oxidative stress, which can lead to poor egg quality in IVF. ...
Top foods for fertility: Vitamin D
Amidst times when we're self-isolating, it's important to recognise keeping vitamin D levels up. Why is vitamin D so important for your fertility?...
IVF to continue after Anzac Day weekend 2020
There's good news for people keen to come through Fertility First, particularly if they've felt hamstrung by potential self-isolation and distancing rules over the past month or so. ...
How to care for yourself during the COVID-19 coronavirus crisis
It can be especially hard to care for yourself during times of self-isolation, but here are some tips to stay sane while you're staying safe....
Looking after your mental health during the COVID-19 pandemic
It’s normal to feel anxiety, concern, and unease during this unpredictable time, however it’s also important to manage your stress and anxiety for your own mental health....
COVID-19 Coronavirus Fertility Questions
Getting answers to fertility questions amidst the COVID-19 coronavirus crisis isn't easy, but we've assembled them in one place. ...
Coronavirus Update – March 18, 2020
Fertility First is looking to provide its patients with ongoing updates and support, and kindly requests that patients also follow current preventative measures....
Six essential vitamins and minerals for a strong and healthy immune system
With many concerned about COVID-19, a question that keeps drawing attention is "are there ways to help prevent getting sick?" The answer is yes....
Fertility First takes precautions with COVID-19
Fertility First would like to advise our patients that we are taking the appropriate precautions that have been recommended in accordance with NSW Health and the World Health Organisation....
What can cause infertility?
Believe it all not, approximately a third of all infertility cases come down to men, a third to women, and a final third remains unexplained. ...
Endometriosis researchers seek to develop an early, non-invasive test
Scientists have conducted research into developing a method to help detect and diagnose endometriosis, sometimes before symptoms even begin to start....