Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome also known as PCOS has been said to impact as many as one in five women. 50% of those suffering with it may not even know they have it. Common symptoms: irregular periods, acne, weight gain, insulin resistance and lack of ovulation. The…
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:
Pregnancy and birth has of course a HUGE impact on our hormones. Doesn’t take a genius to work that one out. As a consequence, during pregnancy and immediately post, it is very normal to experience some emotional ‘ups and downs’. Also known as the postnatal crash. Sometimes…
Thankfully the awareness around how bad certain plastics (and Microplastics) are for our health and environment is growing. Particularly around specific plastics like BPA. Click here for more. This has led to BPA being banned from many baby products. Good news.
However,…
As parents or parents to be we don’t need the science (of which there is a lot) to tell us that more sleep is better for a young baby or child. It’s better for us too. The problem is often how to achieve it! Read More
We have all been told (understandably) by media, policy makers and academics that using your smartphone around your kids is bad. However, the reality is that smartphones ARE a part of our lives and no use at all is unrealistic. So what do you get? Typically a whole lot…
We all know that exercise is beneficial for our health. However, new research shows that even simply walking/increasing steps during pregnancy and lactation can be crucial for your baby’s future health. This is because the latest research has found it actually changes key components in your…
As parents, we all want our children to eat a good balanced diet of whole foods. Often however, it can be easier said than done. Babies and toddlers have very strong minds of their own! The immediate reaction as a parent can be to get stressed out, get demanding…
There has been mounting research around the potential negatives around Phthalates. Particularly on developing people and hormones. What on earth is a Phthalate I hear you ask? Good question! They are in quite a few things including food containers, but they are most commonly found in cosmetics and personal…
You don’t need us, or a team of scientists to tell you that allergies in young kids are rapidly on the rise. All it takes is a bit of looking around to tell you that. Most nurseries and schools (plus many flights) will now ban common allergens like nuts….
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