Before you get pregnant

If you are thinking about getting pregnant, there are some things you can do to increase your chances of having a healthy pregnancy and pēpi (baby).

Blood sugar levels and pregnancy planning

Being healthy before you get pregnant increases your chances of having a healthy pregnancy. Many people do not know if they have normal blood sugar levels or not. Find out about healthy blood sugar levels, especially before and during pregnancy.

Improving your chances of getting pregnant

You can increase your chances of getting pregnant by being aware of what affects your fertility.

Timing for conception

When planning a baby, a couple needs to make sure that they are having regular sex. This also needs to happen at the correct time in the menstrual cycle.

Finding out you are pregnant

When you find out you are pregnant it can be hard to know what to do next.

Infertility and difficulty getting pregnant

More than 1 in 4 couples in Aotearoa New Zealand have had problems getting pregnant (conceiving) at some point in their lives. Infertility usually means you are not getting pregnant after 1 year of trying.