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Self Care in IVF

Post eggpickup plan to do absolutely nothing after egg pick up - sit at home watching tv, sleeping etc. back to some mild exercise like walking from the day after pick up but still taking it easyadd…

Breastfeeding, Fertility, Follicular Phase, IVF, Labour preparation, Luteal Phase, Male Factor, Ovulation, PCOS, Post partum, Pregnancy, Progesterone, Women’s Health

New Protein Powder: Clean Energy

As women, we often don't eat enough good quality protein. Your body needs proteins and healthy fats to ovulate, make progesterone, stabilise blood sugars, help feel full and reduce snacking. This fermented brown rice protein powder has so many…

EDUCATION, IVF

McDonald’s Chips and Embryo Transfer Day

What is with the IVF myth of eating McDonald’s French fries immediately after your embryo transfer? This seems to be a long standing tradition amongst women going through IVF. The reason it may possibly have some impact is because the chips…

EDUCATION, IVF, Self Care, Women’s Health

Laughing Post Embryo Transfer Increases Chance of Pregnancy

The thing I love most about this study is that it’s called “The Effect of Medical Clowning on Pregnancy Rates…” If you’re wondering what medical clowning is, it’s exactly as it sounds. Medical clowns are being used in healthcare…

EDUCATION, Fertility, IVF

IVF Partner – What You Can Do to Help

In over eight years working with women and families going through IVF, I have never been asked by a partner, “what can I do to help”….until two weeks ago. So I’ve had a couple of weeks to think about it and to get feedback from women…

Baby, EDUCATION, Estrogen, Fertility, IVF, Pregnancy, Progesterone, Women’s Health

Aging and Environmental Factors Affect Embryo Growth

Recently, a comprehensive research paper was published in Fertility and Sterility detailing the effects of aging and environmental factors on egg, sperm and embryo growth and development. When you look at the statistics of IVF, the numbers…