Fertility, preconception and IVF support
Fertility If you’ve been trying to conceive for a little while, you may be feeling a little overwhelmed at all the information that’s available. Infertility is a growing problem in industrialised countries, affecting about one in six couples, yet the journey can feel deeply personal and isolating. You may feel overwhelmed by all the medical […]
Menopause, mid-life and meaning
Are you approaching menopause? Already there? In our culture – in the developed, English-speaking world – menopause is becoming increasingly medicalised… symptoms and hormones and treatments. The medical narrative around menopause has become so ingrained in our cultural consciousness that we don’t even see it, like a fish not seeing the water it’s swimming […]
Charting your BBT for fertility
If you’ve been reading fertility books and websites then you’ve probably come across the idea of charting your Basal Body Temperature (BBT). How to chart This simple procedure is really helpful when you’re aiming to conceive. Over the years of supporting women to conceive, I’ve picked up a few tips and tidbits and am happy […]
