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,…
We know that male fertility is under pressure these days. Average sperm counts are down nearly 50% in the last few decades. Click here for more. Fertility is most certainly not just a female issue! We have known for a while that heat exposure…
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…
Sometimes it’s hard to get enough of the good stuff in. Particularly when you’re busy. However, if you’re on the journey from conception, pregnancy to early years, good nutrition is also super important. Algae (Spirulina and Chlorella in this case) is fast gaining more interest as a really effective…
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