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Forget searching for the stork…the secret is in the peacock!
I am absolutely delighted that the lovely Bianca from www.wheresmystork.com is my newest guest blogger. Bianca has a blog which is full of fabulous fertility information, a huge amount of inspiration and a fair bit of laughter thrown in. My advice to you - go check it out and start following Bianca and all she does. Ladies! […]Read More »Project You...not Project Baby.
Project You….not project baby I encourage my patients to think ‘Project You’ rather than ‘Project Baby’. Why? Well, for the very reason that ‘Get Pregnant’ is a HUGE goal and when you are trying to achieve it, it can seem pretty overwhelming. Project You is all about a number of baby steps (excuse the pun!) […]Read More »Top 10 Most Read Fertility Articles in 2015
2015 has been a busy year of fertility blogging for YFJ and you lovely ladies have been reading them in abundance. In fact I feel that I can’t write them quick enough! You have all been voting with your clicks and this tells me what you have found the most useful to read for […]Read More »Why Choose Fertility Treatment Abroad
Kate Interviews Dr Jennifer Rayward Many of my patients ask me about fertility treatments abroad - how they seek treatment abroad, the benefits and what’s involved. I recently met Dr Jennifer Rayward from ProcreaTec in Madrid and was blown away by her dedication, enthusiasm and passion. She is the MOST perfect lady to answer your […]Read More »How to Naturally Induce Ovulation
How to Naturally Induce Ovulation In this VBlog I tell you how you can help to naturally induce ovulation. Every woman wants to know that she is ovulating regularly. However many women find that they don’t ovulate every month and some only a very few times a year. This is particularly the case for women with […]Read More »Medication and Male Fertility
If you have been following my blog series on medication and fertility you will have read about the affects of over the counter medications on female fertility and then last week how prescribed medications can impact on your ability to conceive. This week I’m focussing on medication and male fertility. This blog is intended for […]Read More »Regular Medication and Fertility – Part 2
This carries on from my last blog that focussed on medication and fertility with regards to over the counter medication. Today I’m talking about particular prescribed medication and how this may alter your ability to conceive. Many prescribed medications may have some effect on fertility and many of them the affect may be unknown, […]Read More »Regular medication and fertility – Part 1
In my Facebook Fertility Support Group there is frequent discussion on medication and fertility. Some common over the counter medications can affect your ability to conceive as can some prescribed medication. Today, I am focussing on over the counter medications but look out for part 2 of the series, which will consider the affect prescribed […]Read More »My Top 8 Fabulous Fertility Tips
I am always asked for my top fertility tips and it’s a question I find hard to answer. Why? Because there are so many, and I could talk about it for hours. Also the advice I give is very individual and dependent on your own fertility journey. So my tips for one lady will differ […]Read More »Gemma's Fertility Journey - Embryo Transfer Day!
Gemma’s Fertility Journey - Embryo Transfer Day! Saturday morning arrived and it was embryo transfer day! I was up early all showered and ready to go. We arrived at the hospital early and we were both told to get gowned up. It was funny getting my husband into a gown and it made the whole […]Read More »Gemma's Fertility Journey - Egg retrieval
Gemma’s Fertility Journey - Egg retrieval I woke up really early, jumped into the shower and got prepared for this important day. All the journey to the hospital I felt really nervous. I had to be in the hospital for 8am on Monday 8th December for egg retrieval and we were there at 7.45. We […]Read More »Gemma's Fertility Journey - Embryoscope IVF
Gemma’s Fertility Journey - Embryoscope IVF We were both asked to attend an appointment regarding the Embryoscope IVF. The professor explained how it worked and that it took photos of our embryos every 10 minutes. This meant that the embryologists didn’t need to move the eggs from the incubator but could just look at the […]Read More »Gemma's Fertility Journey - The Final Fertility Tests
Gemma’s Fertility Journey - The Final Fertility Tests In October 2014 our IVF information session started with the big weigh in! I had been trying so hard to loose weight. I had been exercising and Kate recommending trying juicing diets to help you loose weight quickly and healthy. So I invested in a juicer and […]Read More »Gemma's Fertility Journey - IVF
Gemma’s Fertility Journey - Making the decision to try IVF I was excited to be seeing my consultant as I thought I may get some answers for once. The consultant was running nearly 2 hours behind when I got there, but to be honest I was so happy to be seen that I didn’t care. He […]Read More »Gemma's Fertility Journey - IUI Vs IVF
Gemma’s Fertility Journey - IUI vs IVF The week after my failed procedure I received a letter from one of the consultants at CRM saying that my Prolactin levels were still raised and that I needed to begin to take Bromocriptine every 2 days. The letter was copied to my GP but it didn’t have […]Read More »Gemma's Fertility Journey - IUI
Gemma’s Fertility Journey - IUI Struggling with fertility issues has been hard as as no one else in my family has ever had fertility issues and they don’t understand how I truly feel, if it will ever happen or how it would feel to be childless for the rest of my life and when will it […]Read More »Gemma's Fertility Journey - The Fertility Clinic Appointment
Gemma’s Fertility Journey - The Fertility Clinic Appointment This week we join Gemma as she visits the Fertility Clinic and learns some devastating news. Over to Gemma……. My six month appointment to see the consultant came through the post for the April 2014, the Thursday before Good Friday. My husband booked the day off work […]Read More »Gemma's Fertility Journey - 'Babybook' and Clomid
Gemma’s Fertility Journey - ‘Babybook’ and Clomid In the third edition of Gemma’s story she talks about how she felt when yet another friend announced their pregnancy, the joys of Clomid and the unfairness of the postcode lottery. Here’s Gemma….. Throughout the journey I heard of more friends getting pregnant, it was very painful, some […]Read More »Gemma's Fertility Journey - The Fertility Tests
Today we continue with Gemma’s story. Last week she was about to attend her first fertility tests. Here’s what happened……. Gemma’s Fertility Journey - The Fertility Tests In early October 2013 I had my first appointment at the CRM, the appointment involved us filling out a long yellow booklet asking questions about my husband and […]Read More »Gemma's Fertility Journey - Part 1
I am delighted that my Fertility Coaching client - Gemma, has agreed to share her fertility journey with you all. She has written a beautiful and honest account that chronicles her journey to date. Today is Part 1 of her inspirational, heartbreaking, emotional and sometime joyous journey. I am sure you will all find similarities […]Read More »Your Thyroid and Fertility
Your Thyroid and Fertility - Why is this important? Low thyroid function (hypothyroidism) is a common reason why some women may find it difficult to conceive or indeed maintain a pregnancy. However it is a condition that can be easily diagnosed and treated. The key is recognising that you may have a thyroid problem […]Read More »Progesterone and Your Fertility
Progesterone and Your Fertility - How this little hormone plays a big part in fertility. Your ability to successfully conceive relies on a whole cacophony of factors. One of these is the delicate balance of your hormones and in particular the female sex hormone – progesterone. In my online Fertility Support Group, progesterone is THE […]Read More »Fertility Education for Young People - I need your help!
Fertility Education for Young People - Let’s get it on the curriculum. It seems that every few weeks another big fertility story is hitting the media. This last week it was again in relation to (the much sensationalised headlines) why you should have a baby before 30. Like Kirsty Allsopp before her, Professor Geeta Nargund bravely […]Read More »Supplements and Herbs for Fertility
Supplements and Herbs for Fertility Many women who are trying to conceive choose to take supplements or herbs to help them get pregnant naturally. This is especially so for women with hormonal conditions such as PCOS or endometriosis. Supplements and herbs can have many fertility benefits and I have seen great results, however I urge […]Read More »PCOS and Insulin Resistance
PCOS and Insulin Resistance – what this means for you. Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) is a highly prevalent hormonal disorder among women of childbearing age in the UK and worldwide. It is estimated that 4-8% of women have PCOS and in some populations this figure rises to 25%. It has also been suspected for many […]Read More »Natural remedies to balance your hormones
Are you feeling a little out of balance?How to naturally balance hormones when trying to conceive. An intricate relationship occurs between the differing female hormones in our body and to conceive these hormones need to be working in perfect balance with one another. On occasions this perfect balance can become a little out of kilter […]Read More »Have You Heard of The OvuSense Fertility Monitor?
The OvuSense Fertility Monitor - a little bit of gold dust….. If you have signed up to receive my newsletters then you have probably heard of this fantastic fertility monitor but if not, I’d love to tell you more. So let me start from the very beginning……. Just over 2 years ago, I came across […]Read More »The Thoroughly Modern Girl’s Natural Fertility Plan
Coping with fertility and trying to conceive is beyond stressful. In this day and age there is so much information coming at you from all angles. How do you make sense of it without feeling completely overwhelmed and more confused. Whilst you are navigating a fertility journey, it’s really helpful to have the right tools […]Read More »The Trying to Conceive Cycle of Hope
The Trying to Conceive Cycle of Hope Have you been on a rollercoaster recently? I did during a recent family trip to a theme park. I didn’t want to get on, I knew that I somehow needed to hold on to my stomach to get through the twists and turns and cope with the wild […]Read More »Blood Tests to Check Your Fertility
One of the most frequent questions I get asked is ‘What blood tests should I get done, to check if everything is OK with my fertility?’ Well, the simple answer is – there is no simple answer! It really all depends on your general health, whether you have any conditions such as PCOS and how […]Read More »Fertility Quotes and Sayings
Fertility Quotes and Sayings - to live your fertility journey by…… Look on any fertility website or surf Facebook or Twitter and you’ll find many fertility quotes and sayings to inspire your fertility journey. Many people find comfort in such moments of reflection – I know I do with my particular favourites. Somehow my little […]Read More »7 Ways to Improve Egg Quality
If I had a penny for every time someone asked me ‘Kate, how can I improve the quality of the eggs I have left’…… as much as love you, I may not be here writing this but on a Caribbean Island somewhere…….. However, alas I’m not […]Read More »Amchara Fertility Detox Retreat - What's that?
Would you love to be really clear on your fertility, how you can maximise your ability to conceive, get ready for IVF or control your PCOS and endometriosis? Who wouldn’t, right? Amchara Fertility Detox Retreat Well, now you can. I’ve teamed up with the lovely Angela Heap from Fertile Ground Nutrition to provide expert […]Read More »The Common Causes of Infertility
The common causes of infertility If you are struggling to conceive, be reassured that you are not alone. One in every 5 couples has problems in conceiving. However the good news is that by 1 year, 80% of couples have successfully become pregnant. However when you are in the midst of your fertility journey and […]Read More »Sex and Fertility - Frequently Asked Questions
Sex and Fertility The majority of couples who are trying to conceive are just not having enough sex. Fact! And the ones that are, often are just not getting the timing right. Here’s YFJ’s most frequently asked questions about sex and fertility from my Facebook Fertility […]Read More »AMH Testing – What Is This You Speak Of?
You and Your AMH If you are trying to conceive and over the age of 35, you may be wondering how long you have left before your fertility leaves you out in the cold. We know that a woman is born with all the eggs she will have for her reproductive life. We loose […]Read More »When Should You See a Doctor When Trying to Conceive?
A question I get asked a great deal in my Facebook Fertility Support Group is ‘When should I see a Doctor about trying to conceive?’ Unfortunately, women tell me that their experience of approaching their doctor isn’t always a good one, especially if they have been trying for less than a year. It’s not that […]Read More »Ovulation 101 - Part 2
Today is part 2 of Ovulation 101. If you missed part 1 you can find it here. You need to have a good luteal phase for pregnancy to occur. For an implanting pregnancy to be supported, the length of the second part of your cycle (the luteal phases) needs to be greater than 9 days. […]Read More »Ovulation 101 - Part 1
In my Facebook Fertility Support Group so many women ask questions about Ovulation. So I have put together an Ovulation 101 to answer some of the questions you might have about your cycle and ovulation, but also to dispel some of those myths! Today is part 1, stay tuned for part 2 next week. Ovulation […]Read More »Who says TTC and IVF has to be stressful?
So, I just want to throw it out there – Does TTC and IVF have to be stressful? The Research Let’s consider this for a moment. In 1967 renowned psychiatrists Holmes and Rahe identified the 43 most stressful life […]Read More »What's Your One Word For 2015?
What ONE word would you choose to live your fertility journey by in 2015? Just before Christmas I came across this idea of choosing a word to live 2015 by. For the life of me, I can’t remember where I read about it. It may have been on a blog I follow or it may […]Read More »Christmas TTC Coping Strategy
If you have been trying to conceive for a while, the Christmas festivities can be a difficult time to get through. It’s an occasion when you are reminded that, as yet, you don’t have a child to share this special time with. Whilst as lovely as it […]Read More »Fertility Nutritional Therapist - An interview with Angela Heap
An Interview with Angela Heap - Fertility Nutritional Therapist I am delighted to introduce Angela Heap - Fertility Nutritional Therapist. I interviewed Angela to find more about her role, fertility nutrition and how she helps women conceive. Over to you Angela…… Angela, please tell us a little bit about you […]Read More »Danielle's Story - Coping with miscarriage
I am delighted to add Danielle’s story to my series of real fertility journey stories. Danielle’s story is about her struggle with recurrent miscarriage and how fertility awareness has given her the control and empowerment that is often lost whilst navigating a turbulent fertility journey. Over to Danielle……. […]Read More »A Christmas Present Just For You - The OvuSense Fertility Monitor
Here’s a little Christmas present just for you - The OvuSense Fertility Monitor The lovely makers of the OvuSense Fertility Monitor are offering a (time limited) 10% discount to Your Fertility Journey. Perfect for PCOS or Irregular Cycles If you have PCOS or have irregular cycles and really want to […]Read More »When’s The Right Time to Travel Abroad for IVF?
Is IVF Abroad Right For You? There isn’t really a right answer to this question. It really depends on how far down your IVF journey you are. For some people travelling abroad for treatment is a last resort. They have tried all the options at home and lack of money has become a big […]Read More »Julie's Story - The impact of male infertility
I am delighted and humbled to introduce Julie and her heartbreaking story of the impact of male infertility. Julie has faced incredible heart break and pain along her journey in pursuit of her dream. Julie’s story is testament to how her incredible determination and endless hope paid off. The beginning I got married in September […]Read More »National Fertility Awareness Week is here. Let's shout about it!
National Infertility Awareness Week is here and what’s more it’s YOUR week. This is a week I have been looking forward to all year. It’s the week when we can shout about fertility from the roof tops and be PROUD to do so. I am passionate about raising […]Read More »Chasing A Dream
Chasing a dream to conceive………….. How far are you prepared to go to chase a dream to conceive? How many miles would you run? Have you got it in you to go that extra mile or do you feel you are running out of stamina? Fertility Coaching helps to keep your motivation high and reach […]Read More »Daring to Hope or Waiting for the Fall?
Do you dare to hope or are you waiting for the fall? Do you dare to hope that one day your dream will come true and you will conceive? Or are you worried that allowing yourself to believe will only make the fall harder? Today I want to tell you about an amazing change of […]Read More »Natalie's Fertility Story
I have read many amazing, heartbreaking and inspirational stories from women going through difficult fertility journey’s, however this one has touched me the most. Natalie’s story of pure determination to reach her dream against all the odds, is a portrayal of a strong and hopefully woman who is not prepared to ever give up or […]Read More »Sarah's Fertility Diary.....the story so far
Sarah’s Fertility Diary I am delighted to introduce you to Sarah who is going to be recording her fertility journey on my website. Sarah is just embarking on her fertility journey and already to get to this point, her journey has taken many different twists and turns. Keep posted so you can follow her progress […]Read More »Boost Your Fertility in 30 Days!
Keep Calm and Boost Your Fertility in 30 Days Would you LOVE to be able to Boost Your Fertility in 30 Days? Well you can! Sign up for my new online programme and let’s get you moving forward on your fertility journey. If you answer a big fat YES to any of these questions then […]Read More »10 Fertility Myths - BUSTED!
Fertility Myths Do you find it difficult to know what’s fact and what’s fiction when you hear things about fertility? There are so many fertility myths out there and I hear some shockers everyday! This lovely picture kicks some of those myths firmly into touch. […]Read More »Fall in Love With Solitude During Your Fertility Journey
Is your Fertility Journey all consuming? Do you just crave time to be alone to gather your thoughts? Even if it’s just for a few minutes to enjoy your morning coffee or 5 minutes peace when you kick off your shoes after coming in from work, just enough time to make sense of what is […]Read More »Boost Your Fertility in 30 Days!
Launching Soon - Boost Your Fertility in 30 Days Are you planning a pregnancy? Would you like to Boost Your Fertility in 30 Days? Are you struggling to conceive? Have you been trying for a baby for a while now and you’re panicking that something is wrong? Do you want to get pregnant naturally and quickly? Maybe you’re starting to think […]Read More »Fertility Yoga - A Natural Approach to Conceive. Part Two
Last weeks blog was Part one of a quest blog from the lovely Lisa Attfield who is a Fertility Yoga Teacher. If you missed it you can find it here. This week Lisa gives us her favourite fertility yoga postures for you to try at home. First, here’s a bit more about Lisa….. About Lisa….. […]Read More »Fertility Yoga - A Natural Approach to Conceive. Part One
Fertility Yoga This weeks guest blog is from the lovely Lisa Attfield who is a Fertility Yoga teacher. I have been desperately searching for a yoga teacher with an interest in fertility for so long, so I am so pleased to have found Lisa. So How Does Yoga Help Fertility? Yoga is a generic word […]Read More »Do Men Feel Broody Too?
The following blog is written by Robin Hadley, a counsellor and doctoral student at Keele University who is researching the levels of desire for parenthood and the differences among men and women. Robin felt that there is a social assumption that women were ‘broody’ and men weren’t and is looking to disprove this theory. He has kindly […]Read More »What is the Alternative - when trying to conceive?
There are plenty of reasons why a woman doesn’t conceive. Sometimes it is deeply rooted in the mind – as experienced by women who become pregnant after accepting the fact that they might never have kids - sometimes it’s because of high stress levels, a poor diet or a high alcohol intake. And although it […]Read More »When was the last time you danced?
When was the last time you danced? When was the last time you sang? When was the last time you told a story? When was the last time you sat alone in stillness While trying to conceive and buckling under the stress of infertility, have you forgotten what makes you happy? This beautiful weather that […]Read More »Surviving the two-week wait
Surviving the Two-Week Wait I hear a lot from women who are trying to cope with the agonies of surviving the two-week wait and have spent a lot of time focusing on survival techniques during this period with my fertility coaching clients. The two-week wait after assisted conception […]Read More »The Blame of Infertility
Why do Women Blame Themselves for Infertility? It takes 2 to tango: The Blame of Infertility Today I stumbled upon an interesting article in the Guardian about why women shoulder the burden for infertility treatments. The article discussed why infertility investigations and treatments are all with the emphasis on the woman and less so on […]Read More »Why You'll Never Be Happy
Why You’ll Never Be Happy………….. Did you know that on average an adult laughs 7.4 times in 24 hours and a child around 400? What happened? What got in the way of our care free child days? Life, I guess! Happiness is something we all want in our lives….in abundance. However it’s something […]Read More »It’s true; it really is one big lie
You know the type of book, the one in maybe every 10 (if you’re lucky) that you just can’t put down. I found a book that I have become totally obsessed with, but actually I am finding that the book is following me too. It’s in my thoughts CONSTANTLY and I have been thinking […]Read More »Kirstie Allsopp and How to Preserve your Fertility for the Future
Mother Nature Isn’t a Feminist Over the last few days there has been a bit of a stir in the world of fertility. Have you heard about it? Kirstie Allsopp self-proclaimed ‘passionate feminist’ warns women in their 20’s of the heartache of dwindling fertility, and encouraging them to have children early and save university for […]Read More »Wise up to your fertility - Preserve your fertility for the future!
Not now, but one day soon It’s not always possible for a woman to have children early on in her fertile life. Other things like a career, studying, travelling or your financial situation get in the way. Sometimes, you simply have not yet found the right partner. However in today’s ‘full on’ society it has never […]Read More »Behind the Mask
How to manage your negative emotions when you’re trying to conceive Has your confidence been crushed because you’re struggling to conceive? Is your self doubt and anxiety affecting your work and relationships? Negative emotion If you’re doing all you can to get pregnant and it’s not working, the effects can be pretty devastating. It […]Read More »Super Easy Ways to Cope with Frustration
Super Easy Ways to Cope with Frustration Today I have been battling with frustration. I’m having a faff with my website and I just don’t have the technical ability to rectify the problem myself. I am literally pulling my hair out. My ‘techie’ person can’t solve the problem and if I’m honest she has […]Read More »Trying to conceive. Whether it's your 1st baby or your second or third.....it still hurts.
The pain of trying to conceive number 1…2 or 3 The idea for this blog came to me just this morning. I was thinking about one of my current fertility coaching clients, who is trying to conceive her second baby. It struck me how her need and desire for […]Read More »Fertility Telesummit
Happy Easter All Just wanted to tell you a little bit about a fantastic fertility telesummit event that is NOT TO BE MISSED Fertility Telesummit If you’ve been trying for a baby for some time, and are perhaps going through fertility tests or treatment, you’ll know how confusing and distressing the whole experience can be. […]Read More »Trying to conceive? Making the decision to get help.
Trying to conceive? Making the decision to get help. Are you trying to conceive? Making the decision to get help with your problems of trying to conceive, is possibly one of the biggest decisions you make in your life together as a couple. Not only are you actually admitting to yourselves and others that […]Read More »5 Reasons to absolutely LOVE Natural Contraception
5 Reasons to absolutely LOVE Natural Contraception There is currently a very exciting movement of renewed interest in Natural Contraception. This is partly due to women who are passionate about embracing a more natural lifestyle in every aspect of their lives. They may already be practicing natural parenting, buying eco-products for […]Read More »Jessica's Fertility Journey Diary - Male fertility
Male fertility….. Here is another instalment of the popular Jessica’s diary, this time Jessica’s journey has taken a totally different path as she is now dealing with the devastating impact of male fertility issues. Here’s Jessica…….. It’s been a little while since my last blog, and when I last wrote, we were about to start […]Read More »Learning to love your menstrual cycle…..
Learning to love your menstrual cycle….. It can be the start of a lifelong special relationship Enjoy this lovely guest blog post all about your menstrual cycle from Andrea Clarke, reflexologist from Mama Quilla Fertility. As women we need to understand one very basic fact about ourselves, and for some this might come as a […]Read More »Learning to Love Mother's Day
Learning to love Mother’s Day To all my YFJ followers living in the UK, I want to say Happy Mother’s Day to you! ‘What?’ I hear you cry, ‘Has she totally gone mad?’ Well….no, far from in fact, let me explain….. I suspect for many of you the prospect of yet another Mother’s Day […]Read More »You are more powerful than you think!
Lovely guest blog post from the lovely Pam Nwelih all about gratitude………….. These days, it is so easy to have a moan or complain. In fact, some people’s day isn’t complete without this habitual activity. Please don’t go down that route! Did you know that one of the most powerful things we can do is […]Read More »Why I love Fertility Coaching - this may surprise you!
Going through fertility investigations and treatments is possibly one of the most challenging and difficult life events you will ever experience as a couple. If you are currently navigating your way along your own turbulent fertility journey, I suspect at times you feel all at sea. You may feel isolated and alone and desperate to […]Read More »Luteal Phase....what's that?
What can I do about my Luteal Phase? The luteal phase is a very important part of the menstrual cycle. During this phase fertilisation and implantation occurs. It is essential that the hormones are balanced to allow for a sufficient luteal phase, in which to support an implanting pregnancy. A short luteal phase can cause […]Read More »Jessica's Fertility Journey: Day 14 and deciding to seek help
Jessica’s Fertility Journey Diary: Day 14 and deciding to seek help So, amazingly here we are back at Day 14. I haven’t written my blog before now because (and I won’t lie to you) this month has been really, really difficult. I’m not sure why I thought January would be successful, but I’ve spent the […]Read More »Trying to Conceive This Valentines Day?
When you’re desperate to conceive, its fair to say that Valentines Day may feel a bit bitter sweet. On one hand Valentines Day is just another occasion to be avoided, a painful reminder of what you can’t quite achieve as a couple, perhaps reminiscent of the pain you may feel at times like Mother’s Day […]Read More »Jessica's Fertility Journey Diary: Counting down
Counting Down Today is day 26. Every woman reading this will know how I feel right now - I keep double checking and counting and recounting on my fingers to make sure today is actually day 26 of my menstrual cycle. This morning I looked back at previous charts to see how many days […]Read More »Jessica's Fertility Journey Diary - The Two Week Wait
Today is the first instalment from Jessica’s Fertility Journey Diary. Jessica is a patient of mine who has volunteered to share her fertility journey. Sit down with a cuppa and enjoy………. Monday 13th January 2014 - The Two Week Wait I am 33 and we have been trying for a baby for 15 months: it […]Read More »Survival Strategies for Getting Through Christmas While Trying to Conceive
Christmas can be a really tough time if you are trying to conceive. I suppose this is because it’s a time when you are reminded that, as yet, you don’t have a child in which to share it with. As well as that you may also be facing the prospect of spending time with your […]Read More »Just relax and you will get pregnant.........Fertility Reflexology
Are you trying to conceive? Is that a familiar phrase which you hear all too often when you confide in someone that you are trying for a baby and it is taking longer than you expected? A number of my clients who come and see me for fertility reflexology tell me time and time again […]Read More »Shhhh…….My top 5 fertility secrets revealed. Don’t tell anyone!
These fertility secrets are the top 5 most important things you can start doing right now that will give you a head start on your fertility journey and help you to get pregnant naturally and most importantly….fast. If you have just started trying to conceive […]Read More »Does trying for a baby keep you awake at night, but in the wrong way?
Do you find yourself tossing and turning at night because you worried that time is ticking on your biological clock? Are you struggling to conceive and in the dead of night you start to believe that your darkest fears will be realised? Can you not shake the thought that maybe your body is giving up […]Read More »Beginnings and Endings
I live, breath and sleep all things Fertility. I love it, it is my passion. Doing what I do now is the product and hard slog of the last 20 years + of my career. However the last couple of weeks have been of stark difference and very far away from thinking about Fertility. I […]Read More »Toxins and Fertility.....scary stuff!
I have recently posted on my Facebook page about my growing interest in toxins and the affect these chemicals have on Fertility. My interest has been further ignited by reading the book ‘Origins: how the nine months before birth shape the rest of our lives’ by Annie Murphy Paul. I was initially interested in reading […]Read More »Fertility Coaching Course!
Well, I have completed my coaching course taster 2 days. The idea of doing it was to see if coaching was something that I really wanted to do. It is! It was a great couple of days and and it made me see how coaching can work within Fertility. There are already a number of […]Read More »The Complete list of TTC Abbreviations
Love this….explains it all. Thank you Elephants and Tea xxRead More »OMG! I'm going to train as a Fertility Coach............
Well, I’ve made a big decision! I have been looking for something to add to my skill set, something that would give me a bit more and at last I have found it………. A Fertility Coach is someone who helps individuals or couples going through their fertility journey. A coach helps to equip them with […]Read More »Need to Know Fertility Facts - Part 2
A big welcome on this beautiful sunny morning, to Part 2 of ‘Need to Know Fertility Facts’. Hope you found part 1 useful. Sit down with a cuppa and read all about part 2…. There are, unfortunately a number of physical problems that can make it more difficult for a woman to conceive. Polycystic Ovarian […]Read More »Need to Know Fertility Facts (Part 1)
Welcome to Fertility Awareness’s first blog post! I have to admit that I have been putting off writing this blog for a couple of weeks. Why? Well……in my wisdom I posted on Facebook that I was about to start blogging and asked my fans for some ideas of what they would like my first blog to […]Read More »Welcome!
Welcome to Fertility Awareness’s blog site. Thank you for stopping by. Very soon this site will be filled to bursting with interesting and informative blogs about all things to do with Fertility Awareness! But let me know what you would like to hear about too. The sky’s the limit….so go on, tell me. Do you […]Read More »Free Webinar
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