No words needed. Our family is growing and I’m super excited to be able to share with you! On a not so happy note, my Nana passed away this weekend and once again, I am reminded just how precious life is. One life ends, another begins. This...
Read moreMore on the pill – endometriosis, p.c.o.s and the rest
Original image here So I’m back with more on the pill. The response to last weeks post on ‘The Pill – is it for you‘ was so tremendous, I really wanted to get this next piece of the puzzle out as soon as possible, whilst...
Read moreThe Pill – is it for you?
The oral contraceptive pill (OCP) is the most used pharmaceutical, world wide. Most women have taken it at some stage during their life, Many young women are being prescribed the pill to ‘sort out’ a wide variety of health issues...
Read morea healthy start to fertility – menarche
image from here Going through puberty can be scary but with the right information it doesn’t need to be as daunting. A regular menstrual cycle once is begins, occurs each month – very often co-inciding with the moon (since the moon...
Read more50 something women having babies
This is my mum (with one of her precious grand children). She has done the best job of maintaining herself. She doesn’t wear sunscreen (unless exposed for long periods of time), she doesn’t use fancy creams on her skin. She eats well...
Read morethe donor debate – Sami Lukis isn’t flying solo
Sami Lukis certainly isn’t the only woman taking the IVF journey for a baby by use of a donor. But her very public quest for a child has sparked debates in so many directions, bringing up every argument under the sun – career versus...
Read moreHave you moved out of your body?
I’m at it again – I just can’t help but be in LOVE with notebook doodles. This image is from the blog. We celebrate International Women’s month during March – a whole month dedicated to acknowledging and celebrating...
Read moreWhy exactly alcohol affects your fertility
In the spirit of feb fast, I want to talk more about alcohol and its effects on the body. Moderate alcohol consumption (more than two drinks per week) can reduce fertility by up to 50%. To date, scientists have not been able to conclude as to how...
Read moreMale Fertility : Are his swimmers up to scratch?
Men are as equally important as women when it comes to fertility – perhaps even more than you think. In the clinic we often treat both partners to achieve maximum results, as we know men make up approximately 60% of the equation when it...
Read moreA NEW YEAR – a more fertile, healthy YOU?
Original image – Hayley, Little Pinwheel I know it is a cliché but I still feel the need to say it – the new year is a perfect time to evaluate your health situation and to make positive changes. Truthfully, any day is a great day to...
Read moreThe Lunar Cycle and the Time of Lunar Return
You may have heard of the term ‘lunar cycle.’ It refers to the idea that the moon has an influence on the body and the menstrual cycle. Have you noticed that you ovulate or menstruate with the moon? Francesa Naish first brought my...
Read moreExercise and Fertility
Ovulation is one of the most important factors associated with fertility. Without it, a woman simply isn’t fertile. I received an email last week asking me if I’d write about ovulation and exercise. The sender indicated she had lost...
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