Nutrition During IVF: 9 Crucial Tips
Good nutrition during IVF treatment matters more than patients think. There are no ‘magic’ foods – but read our helpful tips to optimise your fertility diet.
Your IVF Journey
Good nutrition during IVF treatment matters more than patients think. There are no ‘magic’ foods – but read our helpful tips to optimise your fertility diet.
Is it safe for fertility patients to take herbs during treatment? Looking at the research, we assess the pros and cons of herbal medicine for IVF patients.
Music could help with the stresses of fertility treatment. Our guest blogger, Dr. Alison Short, explains the supportive power of music and music therapy.
Can stress really reduce the chance of a successful IVF cycle? We look at the realities of stress and anxiety during fertility treatment. You may be surprised.
Can the vaginal microbiome affect fertility and pregnancy? Nutritional therapist Milena Mastroianni explains what’s new, and what’s changed in recent years.
Can you keep sex and intimacy alive during fertility treatment? It’s not easy, but good communication, patience and a sense of perspective can help.
Our guest blogger this week is positive psychology coach Gemma Duffy. She argues that resilience, alongside other coping qualities, is a natural ability we all possess. I’ve always been fascinated by resilience journeys – by the stories of how people endure hardship yet still manage to keep moving forward. I devour the memoirs and autobiographies of arctic explorers and individuals
Ten years on, Becky Saer reflects on her donor-egg journey and the obstacles she overcame. Looking back, the biggest challenge was finding mental clarity.
This comprehensive self-help book sets a high bar for fertility and conception advice and is unafraid to tackle the mental challenges facing would-be parents. Self-help fertility books proliferate, and some are distinctly better than others. Happily, 360 Fertility, by Liberty Mills, is one of the latter. It’s a pragmatic and heartfelt guide to improving your conception chances. Dedicated to
Our guest blogger this week, John Roy, talks about IVF from the male perspective. A testicular cancer diagnosis led to urgent IVF treatment – and a reassessment of his and his partner’s wellbeing. My cancer diagnosis brought everything into sharp focus. Would I survive? How would my partner cope? And, given we chose to freeze
The decision to use donor eggs is huge. That said, having done it, and with two amazing donor-conceived daughters to show for it, we worried a great deal about that decision. Would we bond with our children? Was the technology safe? Were donors rigorously screened? These, and many more questions and concerns, occupied our thoughts at the start of our
If you’re having difficulties conceiving, there’s a moment when you may consider IVF. But it’s not always needed. Small adjustments can make a big difference. Planning your conception attempts more proactively, at an earlier stage, could save you time, cash and a whole lot of anxiety. In the second episode of our fertility podcast (you can listen to it below),
What role do family and friends really play when you’re going through fertility treatment? Looking back at our own five-year IVF battle, most wanted the best for us, but few knew what to say. The connections you have with family and friends can be tested when you’re stuck in the chaos and confusion of IVF. We found that a listening
The IVF worked – you’re pregnant! So when to stop your meds? First off, don’t stop. Wean. Tapering your IVF drugs, at the right time and in the right way, is critical. Here’s how the weaning process works.
You’ve decided to use an egg donor. Big step. And you’re thinking: will my egg donor be a good match? Do I get to see photos? Is she a proven donor? Here are 7 key things to think about.
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