Fertility First

03/03/2026

The big Latch On 2026 is coming up and the Christchurch event is happening on March 27th from 1pm-5pm at Te Pou Toetoe (Linwood Pools).

This is a FREE community event for any whānau who support breastfeeding and chestfeeding, no matter what their own journey has looked like.

This year, here’s what’s on offer:
✨ Free coffee cart (1pm - 3pm)
✨ Guest speakers and infant feeding Q+A (programme to be announced soon!)
✨ Breastfeeding Peer Support
✨ Yummy kai
✨ Soft play and colouring in for our pēpi and tamariki
✨ Free pool entry for you and your whānau

09/02/2025

February is Ovarian Cancer awareness month. Every day one Kiwi woman is diagnosed with ovarian cancer, and we lose another woman every 34 hours.

Ovarian cancer is the least survivable of all women’s cancers, killing more women than all the other gynaecological cancers combined. So let’s help to raise awareness this February!
For more information visit

Ovarian cancer symptoms are often mistaken for less serious issues women experience regularly. It's important to know the symptoms, and if they persist for

25/11/2024

Menopause - not such a taboo subject any longer. Have a look at this short video and if you want more information that is simply put visit https://www.jeanhailes.org.au/health-a-z/menopause/about-menopause
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Menopause (your final period) happens to most women. In Australia, the average age of menopause is 51 years, but it’s normal to have menopause anywhere…

30/07/2024

Part of our health education includes information about testicular self examination or 'checking your balls'. Have a look at this quick video.

How to check your balls If detected early, testicular cancer is one of the most treatable forms of cancer.

15/07/2024

Are you wanting to conceive?
Would you like some free help?
Natural Fertility New Zealand is looking for five couples who would be willing to work with our current students training to be Fertility Educators. What's involved: attending two Zoom meetings online with you, your partner and a fertility educator who will teach you how to recognise your signs of fertility and how to record these on a chart. From this you will learn the best times to have in*******se to maximise your chances of conception. You will also be given information about preconception care. All that is asked in return is that you complete an evaluation form on completion of the second appointment. If interested, please contact via email their clinical supervisor - Cassandra clinicalsupervisor@naturalfertility.co.nz

13/02/2024

Some new written information about HPV self swabbing

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12/02/2024

Cervical smears are now replaced with self swabbing. This video shows you how

These instructions tell you how to take your own HPV Test. HPV stands for human papillomavirus.1. Check your details on the tube label are correct.2. Wash yo...

30/08/2023

Jean Hailes foundation are running a woman's health week starting next Monday. An interesting and exciting programme.

This year, we’ll be offering new resources and information on hormones, polycystic o***y syndrome (PCOS), menopause, cervical screening self-collection, heart health, persistent pelvic pain, nutrition and more.

07/08/2023

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31/07/2023

12/03/2023

Fertility First will be closed from the 23rd March to the 2nd of April while staff take a well earned break. You can still send queries or questions and they will be answered on our return.

08/03/2023

As Fertility Educators we are often asked about gender preselection and is it a thing or not? Here is a very good article that is a nice easy read.

Gender Selection Methods by In*******se Timing: Review of Published Scientific Articles Can you choose the s*x of your baby? Many couples are interested in gender selection methods, particularly the ...