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Pre-conception care is not just for women, your baby begins with 50% egg and 50% sperm, so sperm health is equally as important as egg health for fertilisation and development of a healthy baby. It takes three months for sperm to develop and mature before they are capable of fertilising an egg, so preparation should start at least three months before trying to conceive. This can ensure sperm is high quality and viable and gives the best chance of fertilising the egg.

 

Once pregnancy is confirmed, the hard part’s over for the man and the woman has to keep up her good habits for another 9 months. So if your man is struggling to stick to healthy habits, remind him it’s only for 3 months! But of course, if he sticks with them, there are long-term health benefits too.

 

In this episode, I’m giving you my 10 top tips for males to prepare for pregnancy. 

Here’s What We’re Talking About:

●      Why he needs at least 3 months to prepare for pre-conception

●      Key nutrients to improve sperm quality

●      Why cutting those bad habits will have an enormous impact on your future child’s long-term health

●      Medications and supplements that need checking

●      What do baths and bike-riding have in common?

●      The effect of stress on male fertility

●      Hydrate for sperm health

●      Why timing is everything

 

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Read the show notes, including a transcript of this episode with all links and resources

The podcast is taking a break in 2024 while I'm on maternity leave, but there are still heaps of ways you can learn about your fertility and cycle!

Links to all resources are below 👇

If you want one on one support on your fertility journey, you can join the waitlist to work with me privately when I return from leave HERE.

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FREE MINI-COURSE: Find Your Fertile Window

Maximise your chances of pregnancy with absolute and unshakeable confidence that you've got your timing perfectly right.

EMAIL NEWSLETTER: The Collective

Need someone to hold your hand and keep you sane during your two-week wait? Sick of your ovulation obsession? Tired of testing "just in case"?

Of course you are! You’re already cycle-savvy and you know that timing is everything. So let’s spend these next two weeks together and switch your focus to expert guidance, daily distractions, and personalised podcast picks. Consider this your fast-track to fertility confidence … delivered straight to your inbox!

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Think back to new year’s eve. The clock strikes midnight, we cheer and hug and kiss and say happy new year. 

 

We’re already likely up past our regular bedtime, glass of champagne in our hand, and since Christmas the week before we have been eating our weight in food, drinking too much and lounging around in the Australian sun, or curled up under a blanket for those of you listening in the Northern Hemisphere. 

 

Either way, do you really think these first few minutes of a new year are really setting you up for success when it comes to new year’s resolutions and healthy habits? 

 

Not so much.

 

Here’s What We’re Talking About:

• Why starting your resolutions on January 1 is setting you up for failure.
• How to spend January to really maximise your chances of success.
• Why you need to have a plan.
• How to set realistic and achievable goals.

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Read the show notes, including a transcript of this episode with all links and resources HERE

DM Rachel on Instagram:
 @fertilityco

The podcast is taking a break in 2024 while I'm on maternity leave, but there are still heaps of ways you can learn about your fertility and cycle!

Links to all resources are below 👇

If you want one on one support on your fertility journey, you can join the waitlist to work with me privately when I return from leave HERE.

TEMPDROP
TempDrop's wearable sensor and accompanying charting app brings the full fertility tracking solution right to your phone. Wear the sensor on your upper arm during sleep and then sync to the charting app whenever it's convenient for you!

Get an extra 10% off with code AFFERTILITYCO

Support the show

Read the accompanying blog post HERE

Connect with Rachel on Instagram @fertilityco

Whenever you're ready, here's a few ways I can help you!

FREE MINI-COURSE: Find Your Fertile Window

Maximise your chances of pregnancy with absolute and unshakeable confidence that you've got your timing perfectly right.

EMAIL NEWSLETTER: The Collective

Need someone to hold your hand and keep you sane during your two-week wait? Sick of your ovulation obsession? Tired of testing "just in case"?

Of course you are! You’re already cycle-savvy and you know that timing is everything. So let’s spend these next two weeks together and switch your focus to expert guidance, daily distractions, and personalised podcast picks. Consider this your fast-track to fertility confidence … delivered straight to your inbox!

SIGNATURE COURSE: Fertility School

The proven, step-by-step method to track your cycle in just 5 minutes a day — So you’ll finally know the precise days to try for a baby.

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Ready to ditch hormonal contraceptives for good but feeling completely clueless about how to do it and what to expect?

In this podcast episode, I'm talking you through the 5 steps to coming off the Pill.

Whether you're ready to start preparing for pregnancy or you just want to explore a natural method of birth control, I've got you covered! 

 

Here’s What We’re Talking About:

• Why you need to understand the basics of your menstrual cycle.
• How to get started charting your cycle and your body's natural fertile signs.
• Why it's ok to ask for help.
• How to figure out your options for contraception.
• Why confidence is key!

 

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Read the show notes, including a transcript of this episode with all links and resources HERE

DM Rachel on Instagram:
 @fertilityco

The podcast is taking a break in 2024 while I'm on maternity leave, but there are still heaps of ways you can learn about your fertility and cycle!

Links to all resources are below 👇

If you want one on one support on your fertility journey, you can join the waitlist to work with me privately when I return from leave HERE.

TEMPDROP
TempDrop's wearable sensor and accompanying charting app brings the full fertility tracking solution right to your phone. Wear the sensor on your upper arm during sleep and then sync to the charting app whenever it's convenient for you!

Get an extra 10% off with code AFFERTILITYCO

Support the show

Read the accompanying blog post HERE

Connect with Rachel on Instagram @fertilityco

Whenever you're ready, here's a few ways I can help you!

FREE MINI-COURSE: Find Your Fertile Window

Maximise your chances of pregnancy with absolute and unshakeable confidence that you've got your timing perfectly right.

EMAIL NEWSLETTER: The Collective

Need someone to hold your hand and keep you sane during your two-week wait? Sick of your ovulation obsession? Tired of testing "just in case"?

Of course you are! You’re already cycle-savvy and you know that timing is everything. So let’s spend these next two weeks together and switch your focus to expert guidance, daily distractions, and personalised podcast picks. Consider this your fast-track to fertility confidence … delivered straight to your inbox!

SIGNATURE COURSE: Fertility School

The proven, step-by-step method to track your cycle in just 5 minutes a day — So you’ll finally know the precise days to try for a baby.

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Did you know that the pill was the very first medication that was prescribed to perfectly healthy women to treat something that was not a health problem? 

 

Instead, it works by shutting down a completely natural process of the female body – ovulation. 

 

The pill has been responsible for many changes in our society since it was first put on the market in 1960 and it’s now estimated that there are about 10 million women using the pill worldwide. 

 

But, how well do you really know what effect that tiny little pill is actually having on your body? 

 

Here’s What We’re Talking About:

• How the pill actually works to prevent pregnancy.
• Long & short-term side effects of hormonal contraception.
• How long it takes for your fertility to return after stopping hormonal contraception.
• How to come off the Pill without freaking out about unplanned pregnancy.

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Read the show notes, including a transcript of this episode with all links and resources HERE

DM Rachel on Instagram:
 @fertilityco

The podcast is taking a break in 2024 while I'm on maternity leave, but there are still heaps of ways you can learn about your fertility and cycle!

Links to all resources are below 👇

If you want one on one support on your fertility journey, you can join the waitlist to work with me privately when I return from leave HERE.

TEMPDROP
TempDrop's wearable sensor and accompanying charting app brings the full fertility tracking solution right to your phone. Wear the sensor on your upper arm during sleep and then sync to the charting app whenever it's convenient for you!

Get an extra 10% off with code AFFERTILITYCO

Support the show

Read the accompanying blog post HERE

Connect with Rachel on Instagram @fertilityco

Whenever you're ready, here's a few ways I can help you!

FREE MINI-COURSE: Find Your Fertile Window

Maximise your chances of pregnancy with absolute and unshakeable confidence that you've got your timing perfectly right.

EMAIL NEWSLETTER: The Collective

Need someone to hold your hand and keep you sane during your two-week wait? Sick of your ovulation obsession? Tired of testing "just in case"?

Of course you are! You’re already cycle-savvy and you know that timing is everything. So let’s spend these next two weeks together and switch your focus to expert guidance, daily distractions, and personalised podcast picks. Consider this your fast-track to fertility confidence … delivered straight to your inbox!

SIGNATURE COURSE: Fertility School

The proven, step-by-step method to track your cycle in just 5 minutes a day — So you’ll finally know the precise days to try for a baby.

Send us a text

Unlock the secrets of your cervical mucus and discover how it reveals your fertile window. Whether you’re trying to conceive naturally or just want to understand your cycle better, this episode breaks down everything you need to know about cervical mucus and fertility.

What we cover:

• What cervical mucus is and why it matters for natural fertility
• How to check your cervical mucus daily without stress or confusion
• Understanding mucus patterns through your menstrual cycle
• The impact of hormonal birth control on cervical mucus
• Lifestyle factors that influence your mucus and fertility
• When cervical mucus signals a possible infection and what to do next

The podcast is taking a break in 2024 while I'm on maternity leave, but there are still heaps of ways you can learn about your fertility and cycle!

Links to all resources are below 👇

If you want one on one support on your fertility journey, you can join the waitlist to work with me privately when I return from leave HERE.

TEMPDROP
TempDrop's wearable sensor and accompanying charting app brings the full fertility tracking solution right to your phone. Wear the sensor on your upper arm during sleep and then sync to the charting app whenever it's convenient for you!

Get an extra 10% off with code AFFERTILITYCO

Support the show

Read the accompanying blog post HERE

Connect with Rachel on Instagram @fertilityco

Whenever you're ready, here's a few ways I can help you!

FREE MINI-COURSE: Find Your Fertile Window

Maximise your chances of pregnancy with absolute and unshakeable confidence that you've got your timing perfectly right.

EMAIL NEWSLETTER: The Collective

Need someone to hold your hand and keep you sane during your two-week wait? Sick of your ovulation obsession? Tired of testing "just in case"?

Of course you are! You’re already cycle-savvy and you know that timing is everything. So let’s spend these next two weeks together and switch your focus to expert guidance, daily distractions, and personalised podcast picks. Consider this your fast-track to fertility confidence … delivered straight to your inbox!

SIGNATURE COURSE: Fertility School

The proven, step-by-step method to track your cycle in just 5 minutes a day — So you’ll finally know the precise days to try for a baby.

Send us a text

In this episode, we’re talking about UTIs and why the bacteria around your vagina and bladder are essential for good health. I’m chatting with registered Chinese medicine practitioner Joanna Macmeikan about all things UTIs and bacterial vaginosis and why antibiotics are not always the answer.

HERE'S WHAT WE COVER:

• What is a recurrent or chronic UTI and how is it different to a one-off UTI?
• How do we treat a recurrent UTI?
• What are some problems with the current medical approach for recurrent/chronic UTI? 
• Other than antibiotics, what else can cause an imbalance in the vaginal microbiome?
• Are there any other conditions that we might mistake for a UTI but there’s actually something more going on?
• How would women know if they have a recurrent/chronic UTI Bacterial Vaginosis?

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Read the show notes, including a transcript of this episode with all links and resources HERE

DM Rachel on Instagram:
 @fertilityco

The podcast is taking a break in 2024 while I'm on maternity leave, but there are still heaps of ways you can learn about your fertility and cycle!

Links to all resources are below 👇

If you want one on one support on your fertility journey, you can join the waitlist to work with me privately when I return from leave HERE.

TEMPDROP
TempDrop's wearable sensor and accompanying charting app brings the full fertility tracking solution right to your phone. Wear the sensor on your upper arm during sleep and then sync to the charting app whenever it's convenient for you!

Get an extra 10% off with code AFFERTILITYCO

Support the show

Read the accompanying blog post HERE

Connect with Rachel on Instagram @fertilityco

Whenever you're ready, here's a few ways I can help you!

FREE MINI-COURSE: Find Your Fertile Window

Maximise your chances of pregnancy with absolute and unshakeable confidence that you've got your timing perfectly right.

EMAIL NEWSLETTER: The Collective

Need someone to hold your hand and keep you sane during your two-week wait? Sick of your ovulation obsession? Tired of testing "just in case"?

Of course you are! You’re already cycle-savvy and you know that timing is everything. So let’s spend these next two weeks together and switch your focus to expert guidance, daily distractions, and personalised podcast picks. Consider this your fast-track to fertility confidence … delivered straight to your inbox!

SIGNATURE COURSE: Fertility School

The proven, step-by-step method to track your cycle in just 5 minutes a day — So you’ll finally know the precise days to try for a baby.

Send us a text

Not every pelvic floor issue is about weakness - and kegels aren’t always the answer.

In this episode, I break down the symptoms and causes of an overactive pelvic floor and explain what to do if you suspect your muscles are too tight, not too weak.

What we cover:

• What is an overactive pelvic floor?
• Common signs and symptoms (and how they differ from weak pelvic floor symptoms)
• Causes, from chronic stress to postpartum recovery
• Why kegels can make things worse
• What treatment looks like with a women’s health physio
• A simple pelvic floor relaxation exercise you can try today

This episode is a must-listen for anyone trying to conceive naturally, improve natural fertility, or simply feel more in control of their pelvic health.

The podcast is taking a break in 2024 while I'm on maternity leave, but there are still heaps of ways you can learn about your fertility and cycle!

Links to all resources are below 👇

If you want one on one support on your fertility journey, you can join the waitlist to work with me privately when I return from leave HERE.

TEMPDROP
TempDrop's wearable sensor and accompanying charting app brings the full fertility tracking solution right to your phone. Wear the sensor on your upper arm during sleep and then sync to the charting app whenever it's convenient for you!

Get an extra 10% off with code AFFERTILITYCO

Support the show

Read the accompanying blog post HERE

Connect with Rachel on Instagram @fertilityco

Whenever you're ready, here's a few ways I can help you!

FREE MINI-COURSE: Find Your Fertile Window

Maximise your chances of pregnancy with absolute and unshakeable confidence that you've got your timing perfectly right.

EMAIL NEWSLETTER: The Collective

Need someone to hold your hand and keep you sane during your two-week wait? Sick of your ovulation obsession? Tired of testing "just in case"?

Of course you are! You’re already cycle-savvy and you know that timing is everything. So let’s spend these next two weeks together and switch your focus to expert guidance, daily distractions, and personalised podcast picks. Consider this your fast-track to fertility confidence … delivered straight to your inbox!

SIGNATURE COURSE: Fertility School

The proven, step-by-step method to track your cycle in just 5 minutes a day — So you’ll finally know the precise days to try for a baby.

Send us a text

Ever had a meltdown only to realise your period was due the next day?

In this final instalment of the Menstrual Cycle Masterclass series, we dive into the luteal phase – the second half of your cycle after ovulation and before your period. Whether you're trying to conceive naturally or simply want to better understand your body, this episode breaks down what’s actually going on hormonally and how to support yourself through this often overlooked phase.

What we cover in this episode:

• What really happens after ovulation
• Why the luteal phase is your body’s most predictable window
• What causes PMS (hint: it’s not just hormones “going crazy”)
• How stress, nutrition and lifestyle affect your cycle
• What a short luteal phase means for natural fertility
• Practical ways to support your body with food, movement, and self-care

Perfect for anyone on a fertility journey, or just wanting to feel less overwhelmed by their mood swings.

The podcast is taking a break in 2024 while I'm on maternity leave, but there are still heaps of ways you can learn about your fertility and cycle!

Links to all resources are below 👇

If you want one on one support on your fertility journey, you can join the waitlist to work with me privately when I return from leave HERE.

TEMPDROP
TempDrop's wearable sensor and accompanying charting app brings the full fertility tracking solution right to your phone. Wear the sensor on your upper arm during sleep and then sync to the charting app whenever it's convenient for you!

Get an extra 10% off with code AFFERTILITYCO

Support the show

Read the accompanying blog post HERE

Connect with Rachel on Instagram @fertilityco

Whenever you're ready, here's a few ways I can help you!

FREE MINI-COURSE: Find Your Fertile Window

Maximise your chances of pregnancy with absolute and unshakeable confidence that you've got your timing perfectly right.

EMAIL NEWSLETTER: The Collective

Need someone to hold your hand and keep you sane during your two-week wait? Sick of your ovulation obsession? Tired of testing "just in case"?

Of course you are! You’re already cycle-savvy and you know that timing is everything. So let’s spend these next two weeks together and switch your focus to expert guidance, daily distractions, and personalised podcast picks. Consider this your fast-track to fertility confidence … delivered straight to your inbox!

SIGNATURE COURSE: Fertility School

The proven, step-by-step method to track your cycle in just 5 minutes a day — So you’ll finally know the precise days to try for a baby.

Send us a text

Think you ovulate on Day 14? Think again.

In this episode, we cover:

• Why most women don’t ovulate on Day 14
• How to use cycle charting to understand your fertile window
• What ovulation really looks and feels like
• The role of oestrogen, progesterone and other hormones
• How to support your body naturally through the ovulatory phase

Whether you’re trying to conceive or avoid pregnancy, understanding your body’s fertile signs gives you clarity, confidence and control.

The podcast is taking a break in 2024 while I'm on maternity leave, but there are still heaps of ways you can learn about your fertility and cycle!

Links to all resources are below 👇

If you want one on one support on your fertility journey, you can join the waitlist to work with me privately when I return from leave HERE.

TEMPDROP
TempDrop's wearable sensor and accompanying charting app brings the full fertility tracking solution right to your phone. Wear the sensor on your upper arm during sleep and then sync to the charting app whenever it's convenient for you!

Get an extra 10% off with code AFFERTILITYCO

Support the show

Read the accompanying blog post HERE

Connect with Rachel on Instagram @fertilityco

Whenever you're ready, here's a few ways I can help you!

FREE MINI-COURSE: Find Your Fertile Window

Maximise your chances of pregnancy with absolute and unshakeable confidence that you've got your timing perfectly right.

EMAIL NEWSLETTER: The Collective

Need someone to hold your hand and keep you sane during your two-week wait? Sick of your ovulation obsession? Tired of testing "just in case"?

Of course you are! You’re already cycle-savvy and you know that timing is everything. So let’s spend these next two weeks together and switch your focus to expert guidance, daily distractions, and personalised podcast picks. Consider this your fast-track to fertility confidence … delivered straight to your inbox!

SIGNATURE COURSE: Fertility School

The proven, step-by-step method to track your cycle in just 5 minutes a day — So you’ll finally know the precise days to try for a baby.

Send us a text

The Follicular Phase: What It Is and Why It Matters for Natural Fertility
 

In Part Two of the Menstrual Cycle Masterclass, we’re diving into the most variable and misunderstood phase of the cycle – the follicular phase. Learn what’s really going on after your period ends and how to support your body, hormones, and fertility in this crucial window.

What we cover:

• Why the follicular phase affects your cycle length
• How to identify your non-fertile window
• Cervical mucus patterns and what they mean
• How oestrogen, FSH, and LH drive ovulation
• Foods and nutrients to support hormone balance
• How to exercise and sleep to prep for ovulation

The podcast is taking a break in 2024 while I'm on maternity leave, but there are still heaps of ways you can learn about your fertility and cycle!

Links to all resources are below 👇

If you want one on one support on your fertility journey, you can join the waitlist to work with me privately when I return from leave HERE.

TEMPDROP
TempDrop's wearable sensor and accompanying charting app brings the full fertility tracking solution right to your phone. Wear the sensor on your upper arm during sleep and then sync to the charting app whenever it's convenient for you!

Get an extra 10% off with code AFFERTILITYCO

Support the show

Read the accompanying blog post HERE

Connect with Rachel on Instagram @fertilityco

Whenever you're ready, here's a few ways I can help you!

FREE MINI-COURSE: Find Your Fertile Window

Maximise your chances of pregnancy with absolute and unshakeable confidence that you've got your timing perfectly right.

EMAIL NEWSLETTER: The Collective

Need someone to hold your hand and keep you sane during your two-week wait? Sick of your ovulation obsession? Tired of testing "just in case"?

Of course you are! You’re already cycle-savvy and you know that timing is everything. So let’s spend these next two weeks together and switch your focus to expert guidance, daily distractions, and personalised podcast picks. Consider this your fast-track to fertility confidence … delivered straight to your inbox!

SIGNATURE COURSE: Fertility School

The proven, step-by-step method to track your cycle in just 5 minutes a day — So you’ll finally know the precise days to try for a baby.