Endometriosis is a complex and challenging condition with still many unknowns when it comes to cause and the best treatments. Dealing with the symptoms can be frustrating and distressing and deciding on treatment can be confusing and overwhelming for many women. Just as each woman is different, each approach to endometriosis is different depending on […]
It was once accepted that the egg health you have today is the best it will ever be. Research now indicates that, like the rest of your body, you can improve the health of your eggs too. If you are having trouble conceiving you need to assess your entire body, not just your reproductive organs. […]
Considering around half the population has them, it is surprising how many people are actually in the dark as to what a normal period should be. Your period and menstrual cycle are a window into your health. Instead of thinking of your period as a burden, think of it as a fabulous educational tool that […]
1. ENJOY EACH OTHER Have fun, be light hearted. Focus on why you are together not just on the process of making a baby. 2. STAY HYDRATED Drink at least 8 glasses of fluid a day. Your fluid count can include filtered water, soda water, herbal tea and anything unsweetened and not containing caffeine. A […]
Nothing can replace exercise and its mood re-setting, muscle moving, heart pumping, circulation improving goodness. While lack of exercise is detrimental to achieving a healthy functioning body, exercise that is too intense can also have a similar effect. It is all about achieving a balance to allow your body to produce the best possible response. […]
If you have been Trying to Conceive (TTC) for some time you will have heard a lot of ‘tips’. No doubt some of these tips included ‘don’t worry about it and it will happen, go on a holiday, or just relax’. As unhelpful as this advice probably seems at the time it is actually not […]
In this fast paced modern world being kind to ourselves can often be overlooked and undervalued. There are so many ways we can be kind to ourselves. This kindness helps to ensure a happy and healthy body and mind that work together to create the best possible environment for conception. 1. Positive self talk There […]
When and if you begin In vitro fertilization (IVF) is a very personal decision that can ultimately only be decided by you and your partner. However over the years that we have treated couples for fertility we have devised a few common sense guidelines. Let’s Investigate: Knowledge is power. The more you know and understand […]