In the nationwide survey conducted by iVillage, a quarter of women in their thirties said they still hoped to have children. It seems normal to want a family later in life. Sadly, however, nature is a bit slow to catch on. Fertility varies dramatically according to genetic inheritance, but some women's ability to conceive starts to decline as early as 27. We give you the advice and support you need to help you on your journey to fertility.
just how fertile are we?
Fertility at thirty - get the facts
Preserving your fertility
Understanding your body
Too old to conceive?
The iVillage fertility chat
know your body
4 ways to find your fertile time
Can vitamins help conception?
Find out when you're ovulating
Natural family planning
Conceiving - your questions answered
Conception and exercise
what causes infertility?
A common, curable cause of infertility
Are you trying too hard?
Male infertility - it takes two to tango
Birth control - can it affect future fertility?
Is fertility all in the mind?
Chlamydia and fertility
Irregular periods - am I less fertile?
Fertility and the pill
Clean teeth and male fertility
Fertility after an ectopic pregnancy
Does smoking affect fertility?
Fertility problems after a miscarriage
infertility treatments
Tests and treatments - what's available?
Fertility treatment with Clomid
Can you get help past forty?
IVF - What you need to know
IVF - an end to the postcode lottery
Infertility - what the future holds
help and support
Get advice from iVillagers fighting for a family
Talk to other women trying to conceive
Conception problems - the emotional impact
Trying again after a miscarriage?
Pregnant over 40? Talk to other mums to be
Any questions? Ask our fertility expert