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One in six couples experience trouble conceiving, and we are working towards a future where everyone in the community has the opportunity to create a family. Our Fertile Minds blog provides fertility related information authored by our leading minds from across the Virtus Health group. Here you can find the latest research, studies and fertility related information to help you understand fertility - from planning right through to treatment and technologies.

Prefer video content over written? We've got you covered. Check out our Fertile Minds YouTube Channel.

*All opinions expressed on the blog belong to the individual doctors, scientists and specialists, not the Virtus Health group.

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Fertility Friendly Sausage Rolls

25 February 2024

Give your body the ultimate nitrate boost, with our delicious Healthy Lemon-baked Chicken with Beetroot, Green Bean and Walnut Salad
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Wendy Fedele

Before Baby Week 1

20 February 2024

Dr Terri Foran provides some tips and tricks to keep sex enjoyable as you embark on this new journey together.
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Dr Terri Foran

Big Miracles

5 February 2024

Here’s the moments Sheila, Courtney and Amelia – featured in Big Miracles Season 1 - knew they were ready to start trying for a baby.
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Ready When You Are

25 January 2024

We recently conducted a survey of 1000 Australians to learn more about what nudged them closer to parenthood, the findings unveil an array of insights.
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nutrition blog power nuts recipe

25 January 2024

Looking for a super simple way to boost your fertility? Try adding more nuts and seeds to your diet!
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Wendy Fedele

Big Miracles

5 October 2023

Sometimes, you need a little bit of help. As Your Fertility Family, our mission is to help you navigate the sometimes-bumpy road to conception.
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Before Baby Week 2 Sex and Relationships

25 May 2023

Dr Terri Foran, a Sexual Health Physician, explains the importance of communication and how to keep connected to your partner
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Dr Terri Foran

Kate Munnings, Group CEO

12 May 2021

Kate Munnings has enjoyed her role as Group CEO of Virtus Health for just over a year - here are her reflections on the industry and how far we've come.
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Kate Munnings

Group CEO, Virtus Health

Mother's day

5 May 2021

Mother's Day can be difficult if you're struggling with infertility. Read the advice from a fertility counsellor on ways to cope, on our blog.
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Melissa Stephens

Essential Oils and Pregnancy

22 March 2021

Essential oils are viewed as safe and natural, but recent research suggests some may be hazardous. Are essential oils safe if you're trying to conceive?
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top questions about pregnancy

2 March 2021

Top questions about pregnancy answered by OBGYN and fertility specialist Iris Wang from IVFAustralia
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nutrition

15 January 2021

Couples who are trying to conceive are often looking for answers about what they should be eating. Read more about our dietary tips on our blog.
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