I'm Thinking of Having a Baby

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We'll break it down and spill the tea on what exactly insulin resistance is, what causes it, and how it messes with our precious bodies. We'll tackle the nitty-gritty details, from metabolic mayhem to the way it impacts our overall health - including fertility.

TIMESTAMPS
00:25 What is normal insulin function?
01:00 When insulin doesn't work as it should.
01:23 Nightclubs and bouncers
02:15 Chicken or egg? Insulin resistance v. chronic inflammation
04:28 What causes insulin resistance?
06:20 How can you know if you have insulin resistance?

Here's the episode link when 'insulin resistance' next drops into your local pub quiz night.

Wanna know if you're eating right to get pregnant faster? Don't be like the other 97%* of women who are missing out on some key foods (and baby-loving nutrients!). Get your Fertility Favourite Foods checklist here.

*A weirdly specific number, yes. A study of >5000 women in NZ found that most of them weren't eating enough of the foods we know help make the best babies. For more of a shocker, a similar study in Australia showed that 0% were eating ideally (even though two-thirds of them thought they were!)Β 

On the DIY train but want some more support? I created these for you - take what you need:

🀰🏽Preparing for Pregnancy Pack - The 3 Essentials for Pregnancy Success

πŸ₯° 10 Ways to Feel Wildly More Supported on Your Fertility Journey

πŸ‘ŒπŸΌ25 Simple Things to Curb Your Cravings with PCOS

πŸ’ƒ Beat Your Endo Belly


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I'm Thinking of Having a BabyBy Hannah Eriksen, NZRD