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6 Ways To Improve Fertility This Summer
Do you change your fertility-boosting habits throughout your cycle? What about seasonally? How do you mix it up?
With summer here, it is time to switch it up. The way to improve fertility in the summer is different from what to do in the winter.
Mira Fertility Tracker
Do you get confused about when you ovulate? Are you taking your temperature or using an ovulation predictor kit (OPK)? Or maybe you use cervical mucus and cervix position to tell when you're ovulating?
Male Fertility: Your Guide to Improving Sperm
We all know that sperm is vital for conception. The quality of the sperm determines whether or not the woman will get pregnant and it can also affect how many eggs are fertilised. It’s also a fact that men and women are just as likely to contribute to fertility challenges.
Your Fertility Team
Imagine planning a wedding... Now imagine doing everything yourself. Making the wedding dress, cooking all the food, pouring everyone a glass of fizz, taking photos and playing music. Imagine that! It would be a nightmare.
How To Stop Feeling So Jealous Of Pregnant Women
What if you could stop feeling so jealous of pregnant women? How would things be different for you and in your relationships?
It's natural to feel jealous of pregnant women when you want a baby and it's not happening. I remember feeling like I was the only one without a baby. At work I was surrounded by pregnant women. It seemed like all my friends and family were getting pregnant too. I was happy for them and confused about why I felt so jealous. Normally, I was a positive happy person and the strong feelings of envy were not me.
Do You Have A Conceivable Cycle?
What is a Conceivable Cycle? And do you have one? The first step to discovering this is to take your body basal temperature (BBT) and note it down on a chart. Most people take their temperature as a way to see when they ovulate, but did you know that your BBT chart shows way more than just ovulation?
How To Avoid Fertility Stress And Burnout
Are you aware of how many stressors affect you every day? Do you know how to complete a stress cycle and avoid burnout? Stress is one of the key factors that stop women from getting pregnant. Stress hormones affect sex hormones, throw your cycles out and are the precursor to so many conditions.
7 Holiday Survival Strategies
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:
How To Feel Happy At The End Of The Year Even When You’re Not Pregnant
Today you’ll learn some tools that’ll guarantee you a slice of happiness, no matter what is going on in 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 an apocalyptic sci-fi movie all year!
Fertility Tips From A Doctor
I spent yesterday doing an interview for the Plan Yourself Pregnant Membership. I spoke to a GP medical doctor about fertility and it was fascinating to hear her tips and see how many things we share in common. I want to share some of these with you.
Invest In Desire And Detach From The Outcome
A way to stay sane whilst you’re trying to get pregnant is to invest in desire and detach from the outcome. When you’re trying naturally, then invest in the desire by being motivated to take steps to improve your fertility, diet, exercise, relationship or sex life.
How To Handle The Baby Question
With Thanksgiving and Christmas nearly here you might be filled with excitement and festive cheer. Or you might be dreading it because you remember what happened last year.
It’s Not Western Versus Natural
It doesn’t have to be a fight. There is a different solution. You might be trying lots of different natural medicine to try to get pregnant, but your partner thinks it’s a waste of money. He might place all his trust in Western medicine and not see the point of eating organic, taking herbs, having acupuncture or abdominal massage.
Send This To Your Man
I got a great question from one of my readers. She said ‘It seems that women do so much and men do not realise they have equal contributions to the process. How do I speak with my husband about these things without adding to the existing stress of trying to conceive?’.
Are You Too Busy To Have A Baby?
Are you always in a rush? Do you miss breakfast or grab something to eat on the move? Maybe you go from one activity to the next without taking a break? Do you eat lunch at your desk? Or get home late from work and feel so exhausted that you don’t have enough energy to cook, exercise or socialise?
From Dull Sex Schedule To Fun Hedonistic Sex
Making a baby should be fun. So why has it become such hard work? It started off fun. Do you remember the day you both decided you were ready for kids? You’d been ready for a while, but it took him a bit longer. Finally, you were both on the same page and you started trying. It was like being a giddy teenager again.
Why Stress Could Be Stopping You From Getting Pregnant And What To Do About It
When you’re trying to get pregnant and you’re doing all the right things to increase your fertility, then the thought of a trip away can create anxiety because you don’t want to undo all the good work.
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