Navigating the unhelpful "advice" when you're Trying To Conceive
This is the final episode in this series Katy and I are discussing all those unhelpful nuggets of useless and often hurtful advice/ comments that people throw out when you're trying to conceive. We discuss:How unsolicited advice can be triggering and unhelpful.Why stress's impact on fertility is often misunderstood.How many misconceptions exist about trying to conceive.How IVF is not a guaranteed solution for all fertility issues.Why relaxation techniques are not a cure for infertility.Why education on sex and conception is crucial.How hope is important, but it doesn't guarantee pregnancy.How people often oversimplify the journey to conception.Why support and understanding are vital for those struggling with fertility.Why the conversation around fertility needs to evolve and be more compassionate.Don't Tell Me To RELAX is sponsored by Acupips, quote RELAX for 20% discount.💛 Join our Don't Tell Me To RELAX Fertility Support Community for monthly webinars, a team of fertility experts and a lovely group of supportive people who understand where you're at.🤩 Follow us on Instagram.☎️ Book a discovery call to find out how we can support your fertility journey.
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IVF Add Ons- are there really no benefits? with Emma Whitney
In the last couple of weeks there have been a lot of reports across the media about IVF Add Ons and there being no benefit to them.The Human Fertilisation and Embryology Authority (HFEA) has issued a warning to those undergoing IVF about “unproven extras” (Add Ons) to increase their chances of having a baby. These included acupuncture, nutrition, supplements, PGTA testing, microbiome tests, Time Lapse and Immunology amongst others.I am joined by the brilliant Emma Whitney to discuss the findings, how it has been reported in the media and unpick the details behind some of the headlines.We discuss:The role of the HFEA - a legally regulated entity that supports fertility clinics.How the media often misrepresents the findings of patient surveys.How Add-ons can vary significantly in their benefits and applications.How the language used in media can create confusion and fear among patients.Why Time-lapse technology provides valuable insights into embryo development.Why patient context is crucial in evaluating the effectiveness of add-ons.How a lack of scientific evidence is different unprovenThe problem of scientific studies in the complexities of fertilityHow the majority of clinics and practitioners are primarily focused on helping patients build families.For more information from Emma see her Instagram account and WebsiteFor more information on scientific studies on acupuncture see The British Acupuncture Council Factsheet.Don't Tell Me To RELAX is sponsored by Acupips, quote RELAX for 20% discount.💛 Join ourFertility Support Community for access to Teaching To Conceive, (our fertility education course), our monthly webinars and lovely group of supportive people who understand where you're at.Don't Tell Me To RELAX! is sponsored by Acupips use code RELAX for 20% discount.🤩 Follow us onInstagram.☎️ Book adiscovery call to find out how we can support your fertility journey.
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FemTech- can it help you to conceive?
Katy & I delve into the world of FemTech, discussing various technologies designed to help track menstrual cycles and fertility. We look at the pros and cons of different devices, including Temp Drop, Apple Watch, Aura Ring, and newer pee-on-stick technologies like PROOV and MIRA. We discuss:How FemTech encompasses various technologies for tracking menstrual cycles.Temp Drop - a wearable device that tracks basal body temperature.Apple Watch and Aura Ring How wearable tech can confirm ovulation but not predict it.How Pee-on-stick technologies like PROOV and MIRA offer hormone tracking.How understanding your cycle can be done with both high-tech and low-tech methods.💛 Join ourFertility Support Community for access to Teaching To Conceive, (our fertility education course), our monthly webinars and lovely group of supportive people who understand where you're at.🤩 Follow us onInstagram.☎️ Book adiscovery call to find out how we can support your fertility journey.
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Mother's Day- some help & support to see you through 💛
Myself and Fertility Coach, Carly Garrett discuss the emotional challenges surrounding Mother's Day for those in the fertility community. Carly also provides practical tips and ideas to help and shares a couple of events she has running for anyone looking for extra support.We discuss:How Mother's Day can be particularly triggering for those in the fertility community.Why it's important to acknowledge the emotional weight of the day.How planning ahead can help mitigate feelings of grief and loss.How reframing negative thoughts can lead to a calmer emotional response.Why having a toolbox of coping strategies is essential.Some self-care practices can help reduce stress leading up to Mother's Day.How communication with partners and friends is crucial during this time.Why finding a supportive community can provide comfort and understanding.Sending love and support to those struggling during this time.💛 Join ourFertility Support Community for access to Tea & Chat and a lovely group of supportive people who understand where you're at.❤️ To join Carly's group for support on Mothers Day follow this link.🤩 Follow us onInstagram.☎️ Book adiscovery call to find out how we can support your fertility journey.
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IVF Add Ons With Dr James Nicopoullos from The Lister
We are discussing IVF Adds Ons this week with James Nicopoullos, clinical director at The Lister Fertility Clinic.We discusses the complexities and controversies surrounding IVF add-ons and how difficult it can to make decisions about whether to use or not alongside IVF treatments.We discuss:why IVF add-ons are optional extras that may not be necessary.How the HFEA's traffic light system categorizes treatments based on evidence.How not all add-ons are supported by strong evidence.Why individual circumstances dictate the need for specific add-ons.Why Sperm DNA testing is crucial for unexplained infertility cases.Why patients should be informed about the pros and cons of add-ons.Why communication between patients and clinics is essential.For more information on Add Ons please see the HFEA website.*** Fertility Nutritionist, Kirsty Harrison and I will be running a free "Optimise Your Egg Quality" workshop on Monday 17th March at 7. To join us live or get the replay register here. ***💛 Join ourFertility Support Community for access to Teaching To Conceive, (our fertility education course), our monthly webinars and lovely group of supportive people who understand where you're at.🤩 Follow us onInstagram.☎️ Book adiscovery call to find out how we can support your fertility journey.
If you're Trying To Conceive and want to know what you can do to improve your fertility and understanding of it, then this podcast is for you. This is the fertility education and information that you wish you'd been given at school. I'm a fertility acupuncturist and fertility awareness educator and have spent the last ten years working with hundreds of people who are TTC. This podcast aims to provide practical and helpful information so you can take control of your fertility and reduce the overwhelm that can come when you're trying for a baby.
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