We think that testing and investigating your fertility should be encouraged more and done sooner. So in this week's episode we look at what the current situation is around testing, what's available from the NHS, what the guidelines say and what tests we would recommend as first step investigations into your fertility.

We discuss

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Katy is back and we're talking all things irregular cycles. There are many reasons you may be experiencing irregular cycles and these range from life style influences to hormonal imbalances to medical issues like thyroid problems or pelvic inflammatory disease. It's important to get irregularities investigated and make a proper assessment of what lifestyle factors could be having an impact. And if you're trying to conceive irregular cycles don't always mean you can't conceive but they do require a good understanding of tracking to make sure you're not missing ovulation.

Let us know in the poll if your cycles are irregular?

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How can working on your mindset help when you're going through fertility problems?

This week I am joined by Alice Rose, who is a Fertility Mindset Mentor and Transformation coach, working to support people through her membership and courses. This isn't about thinking positive, this is about feeling safe to sit with how you're actually feeling, rather than feeling you have to stay positive all the time. Which we know doesn't work, isn't realistic and actually adds to the feelings of stress.

In this episode we talk about:

Here is the link if you would like to find out more about the LifeRaft and this is Alice's instagram page.

I hope this has been helpful, as always please leave us a review and get in touch with any questions.

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I am joined this week by Lauren, London Wellness Coach and we're discussing PCOS and specifically TTC with PCOS. Lauren was told at a young age that she had PCOS and that she would have fertility problems. We discuss the impact of this and how she sought to understand and learn about PCOS, retrain in nutrition and address her PCOS herself, which led to Lauren conceiving naturally.

We discuss:

Lauren's course on PCOS is out now and you can find out more here. This is Lauren's Insta account and her website.

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Reflexology is a popular therapy used to support women's health, fertility and pregnancy and this week we have lovely Katy (reflexologist, fertility awareness teacher and regular co-host on this podcast) talking to us all her about her love for reflexology.

We discuss:

You can find out more about working with Katy here.

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If you have followed me on instagram or ever been to clinic, you'll know we talk a lot about Vaginal Health. There is a link between a healthy vaginal microbiome and positive fertility outcomes. So this week I am joined by Alison Hall, a fertility nutritionist who has a lot of experience and knowledge to share around this topic.

In this episode we discuss:

If you want to find out more we use a company called Invivo for testing, and there are other options out there like Daye, ScreenMe. And as always we recommend getting professional help and support for testing and treatment in this area, so please do get in touch if you would like further information.

I am currently mid way through a Vagiversity Course with Moira Bradfield and her site is excellent for further information, research and support in this area. I've also written a blog with more information on here.

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We have a series of new events lined up covering topics like, male fertility, further testing, IVF abroad and IVF itself.

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Episode 12 is all about STRESS!!!!

I'm joined by Carly Garrett, who is a reflexologist and a fertility coach and creator of our two online courses we offer The Two Week Wait and The Pocket Hug.

Does stress cause fertility problems? It's a question we are asked a lot and it's very common for people to feel stressed about their stress. So in this episode we unpick this and look at ways to help manage stress.

We discuss

Check out my blog you'd like to find out more about stress and fertility and organisations and communities for further support.

To learn more about your fertility and connect with people who are TTC, come and join our free community "Don't Tell Me To Relax"

We have a series of new events lined up covering topics like, male fertility, further testing, IVF abroad and IVF itself.

To find out more about working with us in clinic or online you can book a discovery call or book an appointment directly online

You can also find us on Instagram

And finally if you have enjoyed this please share/ leave us a review, we really really appreciate it! 💛

This week I am joined by Hollie from the Bump Plan to talk about exercise while you're trying to conceive, either naturally or through assisted conception.

Hollie is a PT and founder of The Bump Plan, which aims to support people with their physical activity through every stage, from TTC, to pregnancy, to post natally.

We discuss:

You can find out more here about Hollie and The Bump Plan and her programme specifically designed for when you're TTC.

If you would like to learn more about your fertility and connect with people who are TTC, come and join our free community "Don't Tell Me To Relax"

We have a series of new events lined up covering topics like, male fertility, further testing, IVF abroad and IVF itself.

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You can also find us on Instagram

And finally if you have enjoyed this please share/ leave us a review, we really really appreciate it! 💛

Back this week with the ever lovely Katy Ewen aka Reflex East 😍

There are many ways to track your cycle and a good one that people use is by taking your Basal Body Temperature. This week we discuss:

As always we'd love to hear your experiences of BBT charting and if you would like to access Katy's course on BBT for a fiver you can sign up here.

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A diagnosis of low AMH can often cause stress and anxiety, but does low AMH always mean your fertility is declining and this is why you're struggling to conceive?

I know I say it a lot, but this really is a cracker. If you have been told you have low AMH then this is for you 💛

In this episode I talk to Alex O'Connor, a Fertility Support Trained Acupuncturist, AMH researcher and writer of "Explaining AMH"

We discuss:

If you'd like to find out more about working with Alex she is in Essex, Central London and online. You can find her website here, and she's on instagram here. Her ebook Explaining Low AMH is available here.

If you would like to learn more about your fertility and connect with people who are TTC, come and join our free community "Don't Tell Me To Relax"

We have a series of new events lined up covering topics like, male fertility, further testing, IVF abroad and IVF itself.

To find out more about working with us in clinic or online you can book a discovery call or book an appointment directly online

You can also find us on Instagram

And finally if you have enjoyed this please share/ leave us a review, we really really appreciate it! 💛