We look at the latest research around safe baby sleep which shows a very simple positive way to reduce risk. Next we look at the research suggesting male age does in fact matter. We look at why and most importantly how you can mitigate some of this. Next up is the latest research about what we can do to prevent allergies developing in young kids. Finally we look at the alarming research suggesting a link between frozen embryos and childhood cancer. We look at the detail and talk you through why you should not be alarmed by these headlines

In this week’s ‘My Journey’ we talk to Jess all about her decision to donate her eggs, how it worked, the physical and emotional experience of it and what she learnt along the way. We also learnt why she is keen to do it again.

We sit down with leading gut-brain pioneer Dr Natasha Campbell McBride to discuss how the health of our microbiome from the very first days can play a role in neurological and autoimmune disease and most importantly what we can do to give ourselves/our children the best shot at health.

We bust myths and give tips and tricks around managing that two week window between ovulation, implantation and hopefully a positive pregnancy test. Can seem like an eternity. Next: science is showing that Vitamin D is more important that we realise for every stage of the journey. We look at why and how to make sure you have enough. Supplements: we look at those that are really backed by evidence and what you should consider. Finally, research shows that meditation is powerful for every stage. Sometimes it can be hard. We share our top tricks and tips to make it easier and work for you.

Everyone has their own unique path to parenthood and experiences. There is often lots to learn. So we have decided to share some of these and first up is the lovely Lotte Jeffs. Lotte is an author, award winning journalist and former deputy editor of Elle Magazine. She lives in London with her wife and daughter and shares her own experience of having a child in a same sex couple. She also shares the lessons she has learnt and thoughts about being a working parent. Something that many of us grapple with.

Welcome to the weekly round up. The quick summary of some of the recent things we have been focusing on. This week we look at what the reproductive microbiome is, how it can cause potential issues when it is out of balance and most crucially what you can do to put it in an ideal state. Next up we look at screen time. Screens are hard to avoid these days so we turn to two of our expert advisors to talk about the positive ways to manage it. Staying on the brain we know issues with neurodevelopment are on the rise. We take to the latest research and talk about the fifteen positive things you can do to help with development. Finally keto and low carb diets are all the rage. Can there be a potential negative from a hormonal perspective as a result?

We sit down with Robert Milnes CEO of Fertility Focus makers of Ovusense to understand the latest science behind ovulation and more importantly to bust some myths. Did you know that there is no normal? Did you also know that your pattern of ovulation could even tell you things about your underlying health? We dig into this and much more.

Anxiety is inevitable around dating, fertility, conception, pregnancy, birth and early years. It’s a vulnerable time and can be challenging. We talk to leading mental health expert Emmy Brunner about the drivers and most importantly what you can do practically to get into a better place

We sit down with Laura Boscawen member of the British Acupuncture Council and graduate from the prestigious College it Integrated Chinese Medicine. Laura also has a background in Western Science so has an interesting perspective and approach. We asked her to demystify acupuncture and give us an understanding of how it can have such powerful results for hormones, fertility and stress.

Welcome to the weekly round up. The quick summary of some of the things we have been focusing on. This week we look at whether vitamin D deficiency has a role to play in the vast decline in sperm count and quality. We look at the science/what you need to know. Next up is Group B Streptococcus (GBS) something every parent to be should be aware of. We look at what it is, the risks around it and most importantly what you can do about it. Next: can intermittent fasting not only stabilise hormones but also help reduce the inevitable fertility decline? We look at what the science says, how it works and things you should consider. Finally we know that birth is unpredictable, we also know that a natural birth sets up a baby’s gut microbiome (crucial for long term health and immunity) with more diversity and less imbalance. Can you recreate this without having a natural birth? We look at one controversial technique: Vaginal Seeding, the science and the pros and cons.