Category Archives: Fertility

The path to parenthood isn’t always simple, and can become a long and complicated journey, full of emotional ups and downs. And for some, the challenge of infertility can be a silent struggle that risks eroding a couple’s deep-seated hope of building a family – not to mention shared finances.  As you and your partner […]

Ah, the late twenties and thirties. A prime time for dodging invasive questions about your relationship status and fertility. You’re scrolling through your social media feed, minding your own business, when suddenly, bam! Another pregnancy announcement pops up, accompanied by maternal photoshoots and gender reveal fiestas. Meanwhile, you’re over here perfecting your solo brunch game […]

Fertility is a complex interplay of physiological, hormonal, and environmental factors. Among the critical components influencing fertility are the nervous system and experiences of trauma. For us to be able to create new life, we have to feel safe on every level. This safety is directly opposed by a dysregulated nervous system, whether from stress […]

According to a recent report by McKinsey, 30% of women globally undergoing fertility assistance report symptoms of anxiety and depression. In a separate UK study, 40% of women experiencing infertility have had suicidal thoughts. The importance of getting proper fertility care is therefore of vital importance. The question must be, how can we support women […]

By Rachel Morgan, herbalist, hormone specialist and Fertility Awareness Method coach No method of contraception or family planning is 100% effective, including the Pill and sterilisation.  The benefit of the Fertility Awareness Method (FAM) is that it has no side-effects, it places you in control and, if you follow the rules carefully, is 98% effective […]

In the fast-paced world we live in, we must be intentional about what we wish to create, including conception. We can’t deny that we live in a time where there is information overload that can set unrealistic expectations for our conception journey. Consciously choosing what to absorb and believe in is crucial for maintaining a positive conception mindset, along with setting clear intentions, establishing […]

By Angela Young, Herbalist and Naturopath Keeping a close eye on the amount of sleep achieved each night is something to invest time in when trying to improve overall health and fertility for both sexes. The rejuvenating effect of restorative sleep is not to be ignored.  Testosterone in men is mostly released during sleep, and […]

It’s natural that we focus on what we eat when we focus on optimizing fertility. After all, eating takes up a huge part of our day-to-day needs, plus forms the nucleus around which much of our family and social interaction takes place. It’s also normal that in times of stress, we change our eating habits, […]

As a type A personality, I threw everything I had at my egg-freezing journey, thinking that if I did it enough times, with enough mental focus, I’d get the outcome I wanted. And so, I underwent round after round of egg freezing to get to 20 quality eggs; the ‘magic’ number required for me to […]

Couples or individuals may consider seeing a fertility doctor, also known as a reproductive endocrinologist, in the following situations: Difficulty Conceiving: If you have been actively trying to conceive for a significant period of time (usually around one year for individuals under 35 years old or six months for individuals 35 years old and older) […]