Are you excited about Christmas, or not in the mood to celebrate at all? Whatever camp you’re in – this time of year can be triggering. Here are 7 holiday survival strategies to help you thrive this year: 1. Go With The Flow Normally, you’re the one that makes a lot of effort at Christmas. You travel […]
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Today you’ll learn some tools that’ll guarantee you a slice of happiness, no matter what is going on your life. This year the world became a different place and all the dreams that you had might have taken a back seat as you had to navigate a brand new reality. It’s been like living in […]
Did you know that strategies to improve your fertility in the winter are different from what you should do in the spring, summer and autumn? In fact, if you miss out on some of the steps in the winter, then it will have a knock-on effect on your fertility in subsequent seasons. The Secret To […]
Do you take your BBT temperature, but have no idea what your chart means? Maybe you’re just looking at when you ovulate, but don’t pay attention to the other details? Charting is not just about when you ovulate. When you analyse your chart, then it will help you to work out what is missing, where […]
Do you have fibroids? Or do you suspect that you might have fibroids? Find out the 7 things you must know about fibroids if you’re trying to conceive. 1. What Are Fibroids? Fibroids (also known as leiomyoma or myoma) are non-cancerous growths that are found in or on the womb (uterus). 2. What Are The Different […]
When it comes to miscarriage – there is nothing positive to say. There’s no way of making it better. There are no ways to uplift the situation. To make it right. I’ve had two early miscarriages. And when I was pregnant with my daughter I thought I was going to have another one. When I […]
If you’ve been lucky enough to take the past few months off work, get paid and not be affected by coronavirus, then your fertility is likely to have improved. You’ve had no work stress disrupting your hormones. No long commute to work taking up all your free time. And no junk food at the office to get […]
Taking your body basal temperature (BBT) is an excellent way to understand your cycle and hormonal imbalances. It helps you to identify the problem and the phase of your cycle that is stopping you from getting pregnant. When you get to the root cause of why you’re not getting pregnant, then you can take the […]
If you’re worried about what the coronavirus pandemic means to your fertility and pregnancy plans, then you’re not alone. To say that we are in a unique situation is an understatement. Most of the world is in lockdown right now. What Does Lockdown Mean For Your Fertility? Non-essential NHS tests and treatments postponed. Fertility clinics […]
Many countries around the world are now in lockdown as the coronavirus spreads and we’re advised to socially distance or isolate. It’s easy to feel fearful watching the news, hearing how fast coronavirus is spreading, doing your weekly shop and not being able to get half the things on your list. You might be working […]
If you’ve been trying to get pregnant for more than a year, then chances are you’ve started worrying about what’s wrong and how to fix it. It’s usually not just one thing. There is no magic pill. The answer is a combination of components. Most of the clients I see have complicated cases with multiple […]
Using your awareness can help you get pregnant faster. Awareness is not just having the knowledge or understanding of your fertility diagnosis. It’s more than that. It’s about tuning into yourself and feeling happier while you’re trying for your baby. Watch this 5-minute video to learn an exercise that will help you to use your awareness, […]
I want to share some of the gems that I picked up from Grace Dugdale, Reproductive Biologist and Fertility Specialist. She shared some of her wisdom and research at the Fertility Show in London about how diet and lifestyle can help fertility. The biggest take away from this seminar was that: “YOU have more CONTROL […]
IVF Myth #1: IVF Always Works There is so much press about IVF being the answer to infertility that it’s not surprising that many women think IVF will work the first time. After all, when you’ve spent thousands of pounds and put your body through weeks of scans, medication and medical procedures, you expect to get […]
If you want to detox to improve your fertility, but you’re not sure how, then we’ve got you covered. Read on to get some key tips on detoxing. Why Detox For Fertility? It’s easy for the body to get overloaded and then stop working optimally. Here are some of the reason why that happens: Eating […]
Sending you love and sharing some of the warmth, wisdom and virtual hugs that have been going down in the Facebook group this week. We’ve been honouring Baby Loss Awareness Week with extra support and encouragement. If you haven’t already joined the community, then HERE is how to join. It’s a closed group, which means […]
When you’re trying to get pregnant it’s counterintuitive to celebrate getting your period, but there is a way! If you learn to understand and optimise your period, then it helps to motivate you to keep going and to get pregnant faster. Normally, when you’re trying for a baby the last thing you want to see […]
Every day for the past two weeks I’ve woken up to messages from clients telling me about their positive pregnancy tests, scans of healthy babies and pictures of blossoming bellies. Hearing that they’re pregnant against all the odds fills my heart with so much joy! These messages came from women who were about to give […]
One question I get a lot is: “What can I do to get pregnant and have a healthy baby?” And the answer is: Find out what’s stopping you and then consistently take lots of tiny steps that are right for you. Here’s a case study from one of my Plan Yourself Pregnant Members. When I […]
It’s crushing to find out that you have low Anti-Mullerian Hormone (AMH) or Diminished Ovarian Reserve (DOR). Maybe you’ve even been told that you have old eggs or that you only have a 5% chance of getting pregnant. These words can stay with you. They can rattle around in your head like a stuck record […]