by Nicola | May 19, 2018 | Feminist Fertility
As I was scrolling through my instagram feed the other day, I came across a topic I see a lot. It was all about what to do when your partner doesn’t want to have sex when you are in your fertile window. It’s a really common problem, getting the time right when trying...
by Nicola | May 12, 2018 | Body acceptance, Physical Health
In pursuit of a healthier lifestyle, it’s tempting to add a new exercise regimen to your life. Whether you are fat, unfit or just feel like you want to get healthier, it might seem like a good idea to add a gruelling workout to your daily to-do list. But do you...
by Nicola | Apr 14, 2018 | Physical Health
Fat – even the word can leave a funny taste in your mouth If you were born in the 80’s (’84 baby here 🙋) you’ll not doubt remember the war on fat that started. Fat in your diet began to be completely demonised and it was quickly removed from every possible...
by Nicola | Apr 7, 2018 | Feminist Fertility
It’s ok to feel like you’re crying so much you’re going to run out of tissues It’s ok to want to scream at the next pregnant woman you see It’s ok to feel like you never want to leave the house ever again It’s ok not to be ok We are told to...
by Nicola | Mar 31, 2018 | Feminist Fertility
The chances are that even if you don’t immediately identify as a feminist, you’re probably just a feminist in disguise. Answer the following questions: Do you believe men and women should be paid the same wage for the same work? Do you believe that women should have...
by Nicola | Mar 24, 2018 | Body acceptance
“I went in to see my doctor last week but he told me a had to lose weight before he would help me” “They won’t give me funding for my IVF cycle until I’ve lost another 6lb” “I’m really struggling to lose that last 2lbs to get my in the right BMI bracket but I...
by Nicola | Mar 17, 2018 | Feminist Fertility
Secondary infertility is very frustrating. Maybe having your first baby was easy or maybe it was hard. But now you are in a situation where you can’t get pregnant again. You feel so blessed that you already have one child but that doesn’t take away from the pain of...
by Nicola | Feb 24, 2018 | Support
Trying to get pregnant can feel awfully lonely. At first, you’re filled with hope and excitement but as the months drag on with a bin full of negative pregnancy tests, you feel defeated and frightened. That something might be wrong, that there is something wrong with...
by Nicola | Feb 18, 2018 | Body acceptance
I know it feels that way sometimes. When you’re body doesn’t do the one thing that you want it to. The thing that is was designed to do. The only thing you need it to do. It’s hard not to hate that body. Your body has had a lifetime of hate directed towards it. I...
by Nicola | Feb 10, 2018 | Physical Health
When you first see your doctor about trying to get pregnant, you might be surprised by the answer you get. Most doctors will tell you to come back in a year if you still aren’t pregnant. Whilst this answer is understandable, it’s definitely not helpful. Especially as...
