New research suggests that PCOS sufferers are as much as 50% more likely to develop confirmed or suspected Covid infections vs women without. We look at why this may be the case and some science backed ways to reduce your risks.
When we think of fertility, most of us do not think of seeing a dentist! However, evidence suggests that focusing on oral hygiene could potentially shorten time to conceive by as much as two months (2). We look at how, why and what you need to know:
During pregnancy the focus is all on our bodies and how we can make them the best ‘house’ for a growing baby. Often however, the moment the baby is born we stop focusing on ourselves and switch entirely to the baby. A natural response, however, pregnancy and…
Unfortunately, it’s not uncommon for women to be impacted by either postnatal depression (10-37% of pregnancies) or the more common: postnatal anxiety (27-54% of pregnancies). The good news is that awareness and our understanding of these issues is growing. However, it remains a complicated issue. Some research has…
Chances are you know what the placenta is. The crucial organ providing nutrients and survival for a growing baby. However, new research is revealing there is MUCH more to this crucial organ’s role. Did you know it appears important from the very earliest stages even influencing implantation/conception!? All the…
Weight gain is a very tricky subject at any time in one’s life. During pregnancy it feels even more charged. Major hormone changes, sickness, fatigue and emotional ups and downs all contribute to the challenge. It’s tough! There is also the fact that your body is changing dramatically before…
Whether you’re ttc, pregnant or a parent, chances are at some stage your anxiety has stepped up a notch. Or maybe not! We talk to one of our favourite advisers women’s mental health expert, author, CEO and psychotherapist Emmy Brunner about her top tips for…
Gestational Diabetes – as the name suggests – is diabetes that occurs during pregnancy. Diabetes in general relates to our body’s ability (or lack thereof) to control the sugar we take in from food to use as energy. During pregnancy, if all goes as it should, as the baby…
Choline is an essential nutrient that most of us haven’t heard of! The good news is the body makes its own, but, not enough. Most needs to come from our diet. Particularly during pregnancy where it plays a key role in important things like developing healthy brains and nervous…
We are firm believers that it is never too early to lay the foundations for long term health in a child. Preconception and Pregnancy is an excellent opportunity and for most women a positive pregnancy test leads to the question: what is ok to eat? What is…
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