Tune in to listen to me talking about stress and how it affects your fertility journey. Take an opportunity to put the kettle on and relax while listening to this episode as I bust some myths about stress.What I discuss:<ul><li>The research and science behind stress </li><li>The ‘flight or fight’ response</li><li>Short and long time effects on the body</li><li>Professor Jacky Boivin - Cardiff University and her research on the impact of stress on fertility </li><li>How our bodies can adapt to conditions that may not be suitable, for example war stricken countries have some of the highest birth rates</li><li>How stress impacts all aspects of life</li><li>Finding support</li></ul> Socials:Follow <a href="https://www.instagram.com/fertilitypoddy/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@TheFertilityPodcast </a>on InstagramFollow <a href="https://www.instagram.com/your_fertility_nurse/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@YourFertilityNurse </a>on InstagramFind out more about Jacky Boivin <a href="https://www.cardiff.ac.uk/people/view/845289-boivin-jacky" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Professor Jacky Boivin - People - Cardiff University</a>

Tune in to listen to me talking about stress and how it affects your fertility journey. Take an opportunity to put the kettle on and relax while listening to this episode as I bust some myths about stress. What I discuss:The research and science behind stress The ‘flight or fight’ responseShort and long time effects on the bodyProfessor Jacky Boivin - Cardiff University and her research on the impact of stress on fertility How our bodies can adapt to conditions that may not be suitable, for example war stricken countries have some of the highest birth ratesHow stress impacts all aspects of lifeFinding support Socials: Follow @TheFertilityPodcast on Instagram Follow @YourFertilityNurse on Instagram Find out more about Jacky Boivin Professor Jacky Boivin - People - Cardiff University

Tune in to listen to me talking about stress and how it affects your fertility journey. Take an opportunity to put the kettle on and relax while listening to this episode as I bust some myths about stress.What I discuss:<ul><li>The research and science behind stress&nbsp;</li><li>The ‘flight or fight’ response</li><li>Short and long time effects on the body</li><li>Professor Jacky Boivin - Cardiff University and her research on the impact of stress on fertility&nbsp;</li><li>How our bodies can adapt to conditions that may not be suitable, for example war stricken countries have some of the highest birth rates</li><li>How stress impacts all aspects of life</li><li>Finding support</li></ul> Socials:Follow <a href="https://www.instagram.com/fertilitypoddy/" rel="noopener noreferrer">@TheFertilityPodcast </a>on InstagramFollow <a href="https://www.instagram.com/your_fertility_nurse/" rel="noopener noreferrer">@YourFertilityNurse </a>on InstagramFind out more about Jacky Boivin <a href="https://www.cardiff.ac.uk/people/view/845289-boivin-jacky" rel="noopener noreferrer">Professor Jacky Boivin - People - Cardiff University</a>

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If you’ve found your route to parenthood hasn’t been straightforward, The Fertility Podcast is for you. From how to optimise your fertility to getting pregnant naturally, navigating IVF, understanding donor conception or surrogacy to how to prepare for a life without children. Whatever your situation, you are not alone. Created by Natalie Silverman, a former fertility patient in 2014 Natalie set about speaking to experts and sharing lived experience and expert interviews In 2019 Kate Davies, an independent fertility nurse consultant joined as co-host and from 2023-2024, Kate hosted the podcast solo sharing more of her expert insight and stories from her patients. Now over a deace old The Fertility Podcast is proud to partner with Fertility Action, a new UK charity dedicated to supporting anyone affected by infertility, secondary infertility, or sub-fertility. Together, we aim to amplify our mission of education, empowerment, and support. Fertility Action combines patient advocacy with expert knowledge to offer peer support, therapy, and reliable information. They are also committed to improving fertility care access, raising awareness, and driving research to advance understanding and treatment.

PLEASE NOTE: The Fertility Podcast has an archive of its 300 episodes on new podcast feeds called: Getting Pregnancy Ready, Infertility Support, Male Fertility, Alternative Routes to Parenthood, and Pregnancy Loss. 
Just have a look in your podcast search and be sure to subscribe.

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If you’ve found your route to parenthood hasn’t been straightforward, The Fertility Podcast is for you. From how to optimise your fertility to getting pregnant naturally, navigating IVF, understanding donor conception or surrogacy to how to prepare for a life without children. Whatever your situation, you are not alone. Created by Natalie Silverman, a former fertility patient in 2014 Natalie set about speaking to experts and sharing lived experience and expert interviews In 2019 Kate Davies, an independent fertility nurse consultant joined as co-host and from 2023-2024, Kate hosted the podcast solo sharing more of her expert insight and stories from her patients. Now over a deace old The Fertility Podcast is proud to partner with Fertility Action, a new UK charity dedicated to supporting anyone affected by infertility, secondary infertility, or sub-fertility. Together, we aim to amplify our mission of education, empowerment, and support. Fertility Action combines patient advocacy with expert knowledge to offer peer support, therapy, and reliable information. They are also committed to improving fertility care access, raising awareness, and driving research to advance understanding and treatment. PLEASE NOTE: The Fertility Podcast has an archive of its 300 episodes on new podcast feeds called: Getting Pregnancy Ready, Infertility Support, Male Fertility, Alternative Routes to Parenthood, and Pregnancy Loss. Just have a look in your podcast search and be sure to subscribe.

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