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The Alternative Fertility Diet
My dieting history is long. So long that you’d better grab a drink and hunker down because we might be here a while (#jokingnotjoking) Food has taken up a lot of my time and energy for most of my life. The first time I became aware that food was a “thing”...

What I wish I learnt
Today Endometriosis UK launched a campaign to improve menstrual education around endometriosis and other menstrual conditions. As a fertility coach, I have learnt more about my body in the past 4 years than I ever did in the previous 29. There is so much I wish I had...

What am I doing wrong?
Whether you’ve been trying to get pregnant or 3 months, 3 years or longer, I’m sure you’ve asked yourself this question before. Short answer? Nothing Long and convoluted answer? We are actually asking completely the wrong question. You do...

Why are women in charge of baby making?
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...

Don’t punish yourself – Fertility and exercise
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...

Fat is your friend, not your enemy
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...

It’s ok not to be ok – fake positivity in 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 stay positive,...

How being a feminist can boost your 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...

Fertility fat shaming has to stop
“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...

“At least you’ve already got one” – The struggles with Secondary Infertility
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...
