Have you been struggling to get pregnant and don’t feel heroic at all? Yup. Me too. I remember when I was trying to get pregnant and I used to compare myself to other people all the time. Look at the girl from the office who wasn’t even trying and got pregnant instantly. At the time,…
You might not feel like a Fertility Hero right now, particularly if you’ve had a bad day, started your period, or seen another pregnancy announcement, but stick with me. I’m going to show you how you can see yourself as the Fertility Hero that you are (and especially, if you’ve had a bad day). What…
Do you change your fertility-boosting habits throughout your cycle? What about seasonally? How do you mix it up? With summer here, it is time to switch it up. The way to improve fertility in the summer is different from what to do in the winter. Think like a tree. Copy nature and you’ll be more…
Do you get confused about when you ovulate? Are you taking your temperature or using an ovulation predictor kit (OPK)? Or maybe you use cervical mucus and cervix position to tell when you’re ovulating? Whatever method you use there is often some confusion over ovulation, especially if you’re using more than one method and they…
We all know that sperm is vital for conception. The quality of the sperm determines whether or not the woman will get pregnant and it can also affect how many eggs are fertilised. It’s also a fact that men and women are just as likely to contribute to fertility challenges. A lot of men don’t…
Imagine planning a wedding… Now imagine doing everything yourself. Making the wedding dress, cooking all the food, pouring everyone a glass of fizz, taking photos and playing music. Imagine that! It would be a nightmare. It takes a team to make a wedding. There are companies that make dresses and food, so you don’t have…
When I first started trying to get pregnant I was convinced that I had PCOS because I had so many symptoms. My cycles were irregular, I had skin tags, extra body hair, I was tired and totally addicted to sugar. When it comes to fertility PCOS can be a disaster because it messes up hormones,…
Did your mum ever tell you to eat your greens? It turns out she was right because green vegetables are super important for health and fertility. You’re probably packing in the kale and spinach, but what about all the other vegetables? Are you eating a rainbow every day? When I go food shopping, sometimes I…
What if you could stop feeling so jealous of pregnant women? How would things be different for you and in your relationships? It’s natural to feel jealous of pregnant women when you want a baby and it’s not happening. I remember feeling like I was the only one without a baby. At work I was…
What is a Conceivable Cycle? And do you have one? The first step to discovering this is to take your body basal temperature (BBT) and note it down on a chart. Most people take their temperature as a way to see when they ovulate, but did you know that your BBT chart shows way more…
Most women have fibroids at some point in their lives, but they often go undetected because they don’t cause any symptoms. They vary in size and can be anywhere from a pea to a watermelon. You might just have one or you could have many. If you have fibroids, wherever they are, it’s important that you…
Are you aware of how many stressors affect you every day? Do you know how to complete a stress cycle and avoid burnout? Stress is one of the key factors that stop women from getting pregnant. Stress hormones affect sex hormones, throw your cycles out and are the precursor to so many conditions. Unless you…
The question I most often get asked is: “What supplements should I take to improve my fertility?” And the answer is not what you think. Most fertility books, coaches and bloggers will give you a list of supplements that ANYONE can take to improve their fertility. This includes things like a multivitamin and mineral, omega…
You feel like you’ve been doing everything right. Exercise, food, early nights and timing the baby dance through your fertility window. You’re two days late and you convince yourself that you’re pregnant… then you get your period. You feel a black cloud descends, as you retreat from the world for a day or two to…
Are you excited about Christmas, or not in the mood to celebrate at all? Whatever camp you’re in – this time of year can be triggering. Here are 7 holiday survival strategies to help you thrive this year: 1. Go With The Flow Normally, you’re the one that makes a lot of effort at Christmas. You travel…
Today you’ll learn some tools that’ll guarantee you a slice of happiness, no matter what is going on your life. This year the world became a different place and all the dreams that you had might have taken a back seat as you had to navigate a brand new reality. It’s been like living in…
Did you know that strategies to improve your fertility in the winter are different from what you should do in the spring, summer and autumn? In fact, if you miss out on some of the steps in the winter, then it will have a knock-on effect on your fertility in subsequent seasons. The Secret To…
Do you take your BBT temperature, but have no idea what your chart means? Maybe you’re just looking at when you ovulate, but don’t pay attention to the other details? Charting is not just about when you ovulate. When you analyse your chart, then it will help you to work out what is missing, where…
Do you have fibroids? Or do you suspect that you might have fibroids? They are surprisingly common with 1 in 3 women developing them at some point. Fibroids are often called a “hidden epidemic” because it is estimated that as many as 77% of women could have fibroids. Get informed and understand fibroids better to…
When it comes to miscarriage – there is nothing positive to say. There’s no way of making it better. There are no ways to uplift the situation. To make it right. I’ve had two early miscarriages. And when I was pregnant with my daughter I thought I was going to have another one. When I…