The Fourth Trimester | Postpartum Nourishment
Have you heard of the 4th trimester? You may also like to read this post on supporting healthy breastmilk supply.
Love & Guts Podcast: Iron – How it is influenced by the menstrual cycle and pathologies.
In this Love & Guts episode we cover: An overview of iron metabolism. What hepcidin is? General factors that affect how hepcidin works or doesn’t work in the body. How…
How has the recent pandemic affected women’s reproductive health?
What was the study asking? How has the COVID-19 pandemic affected women’s reproductive health? What did they find? This was an observational study meaning it doesn’t confirm causation, however, it…
Nutritional Intake During Pregnancy
A mother’s nutritional intake plays an important (and modifiable) role during pregnancy. Pregnancy is a time of significant physical growth and change, for mother and baby, from conception, through birth…
Research: Impact of diet on Menopause symptom severity.
What was the study asking? This cross sectional study looked at the association of diet with menopausal symptoms. What did they find? They found that women who ate a proinflammatory…
Natural immunity support
It was great to speak with Certified Pregnancy and Postnatal Trainer Dahlas Fletcher, discussing how women can support their immunity with nutrition and exercise. Click on the link to listen:…
Walnuts and Sperm Quality: What the Research Really Shows
A randomised clinical trial shows that 42 grams of walnuts daily improved sperm motility, morphology, concentration, and vitality in men with male factor infertility. Discover why walnuts are so powerful for sperm health and how to optimise male fertility through nutrition.
Endocrine Disrupting Chemicals and Fertility: Where to Start
Endocrine disrupting chemicals (EDCs) are affecting fertility more than ever. Discover what EDCs are, where you're being exposed, why they matter for conception, and 10 practical steps to reduce your toxic load – without the overwhelm.
The Hidden Link Between Hydration and Your Stress Response
New research shows that dehydration amplifies your cortisol response to everyday stress - and this has significant implications for fertility. Learn how staying properly hydrated can support hormonal balance, reduce stress reactivity, and optimise your reproductive health.
Can You Get Pregnant Naturally Without Ovulating?
Can you get pregnant naturally without ovulating? The answer is no - but there's hope. Discover why ovulation is essential for conception, common causes of anovulation, and how to restore healthy ovulation naturally with personalised nutrition and lifestyle support.
Endometrial Thickness & IVF Success: What the Research Says
If you're preparing for IVF, your endometrial lining could be one of the most important factors in your outcome. Here's what the latest research says about optimal thickness for embryo implantation - and how to support it.