Despite a healthy lifestyle Monika Friedman was told aged just 29, that she had the egg reserve of a 44 year old. This kicked off a multi-year journey through several rounds of IVF, miscarriage, soul searching and culminated in two babies and a career…
E-cigarettes and vaping have become much more popular these days (particularly amongst younger people) partly because they are seen as a ‘safer’ alternative to smoking. We know that traditional cigarettes are a disaster for fertility but what about this ‘safer’ alternative? We take a look at the…
We speak to Dr Hillary Fredrickson founder of Cultivate Fertility: she is a naturopathic doctor and Integrative Paediatrics practice specialist and has been working with families for 16yrs. Her main focus is working with women who are #ttc and who are striving for…
We know that infertility is on the rise. We also know that ‘unexplained infertility’ impacts 30% of those struggling to conceive. It can also be a devastating and frustrating diagnosis. Traditional testing can miss some potential contributors. We take a look at four things that are worth further…
We know that infertility is on the rise. We also know that ‘unexplained infertility’ impacts 30% of those struggling to conceive. It can also be a devastating and frustrating diagnosis. However, a new study argues that damage from rising air pollution (specifically small particle matter)…
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…
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…
The potential damage from plastic or specifically BPA to hormones, fertility (eggs/sperm), immunity and development has been increasingly documented and well known in the scientific community. We know it is bad for the body and the environment. We know it is particularly bad when it comes to fertility and…
Is ‘Spermaggedon’ upon us?! We take a look at the reasons behind the pressure on male fertility and most importantly the ten ways you can practically improve it. All based on science.
We know that the last few decades have not been kind to male…
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