What is a fertility massage and how can it help when you're Trying To Conceive- with Kristina Parker
I am joined by the lovely Kristina Parker from Harwood Fertility today, to discuss the benefits and techniques of fertility massage. Kristina is an acupuncturist and fertility massage practitioner and we discuss how fertility massage can aid in various conditions such as endometriosis and PCOS and can support both natural and assisted conception.We discuss:how and why a fertility massage focuses on the abdomen and pelvic area.how it can support pain relief and improve circulation.the different types of fertility massage exist, including Mayan and Chinese techniques.how fertility massage is beneficial for conditions like endometriosis and PCOS.why the timing of massage is crucial, ideally in the follicular phase.how those preparing for IVF can benefit from fertility massage.how to find a practitionerHere are links to find a practitioner:Abdominal Therapy CollectiveTul'ix Indigenous ArtsFor more fertility support:🧡 Join The BIG Fertility Walk and Talks💛 Join our Don't Tell Me To RELAX! community❤️ Follow us on Instagram🩷 Work with us in clinic
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Keeping Cool: Can Lowering Testicle Temperature Boost Male Fertility with Josh From Snowballs
Today I am with Josh, the founder of Snowballs, a company that produces organic men's underwear designed to help improve male fertility by cooling the testicles. We discuss the origins of the product, the importance of male fertility awareness, the impact of heat on sperm health, and the role of lifestyle changes in improving fertility. See the website to find out more about Snowballs Underwear and use code Hannah for your discount. For more support:🧡 Join The BIG Fertility Walk and Talks💛 Join our Don't Tell Me To RELAX! community❤️ Follow us on Instagram🩷 Work with us in clinic
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Social Media and Fertility- helpful or harmful?
This week Katy and I are digging into the pros and cons of social media and fertility. We discuss our personal experiences of it and the overwhelming amount of information available around fertility.We discusshow social media can provide valuable information for fertility journeys.how personal relationships with social media can be both positive and negative.the overwhelm from conflicting information & how it can hinder decision-making.how connection with others in similar situations can alleviate feelings of isolation.the dangers of misinformation and how it can lead to unethical practices in fertility advice.how creating a separate account for positive content can help manage triggers.For more support:🧡 Join The BIG Fertility Walk and Talks💛 Join our Don't Tell Me To RELAX! community❤️ Follow us on Instagram🩷 Work with us in clinic
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Navigating Fertility in a Bigger Body with Nicola Salmon
I am with Nicola Salmon this week. Nicola is a fat positive fertility specialist, who shares her personal journey with fertility and body image. We discuss the systemic discrimination faced by individuals in larger bodies within the medical field, particularly regarding fertility treatment. Nicola debunks myths surrounding weight and miscarriage, emphasizes the importance of respectful care, and offers insights into navigating fertility challenges- without crash dieting.We highlight the need for change in the healthcare system and Nicola provides encouragement for those feeling marginalized in their fertility journeys.For more support and information see Nicola's website and Instagram page.Join our Autumn campaign- The Big Fertility Walk & Talk- 11th to 19th Oct.We will be organising WALKS up and down the country- providing an opportunity to connect with people in your local area who are on a fertility journey. You can find out if there is one near to you and register HEREAnd we have TALKS all online- providing 5 nights of fertility eduction from our team of brilliant experts, register for those HERE.💛 Join our Don't Tell Me To RELAX! community❤️ Follow us on Instagram🩷 Work with us in clinic
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Does Egg Freezing Really Protect Your Future Fertility? with Marca Nieto Embryologist & Acupuncturist
I am joined by lovely Marca, Embryologist and Acupuncturist to look egg freezing, what's involved, what you need to know and how you can prepare for it.If you'd like more information join Marca in a live Q&A talk on Sept 23rd at 7.30 - grab a spot here and we'll send round the recording if you can't join the live.In this episode we discusswhat the process involves what the chances of successful pregnancies with frozen eggs are by agewhat the financial considerations are how preparing the body for egg freezing can enhance outcomes.the difference between freezing eggs and freezing embryosFor more support:🧡 Join The BIG Fertility Walk and Talks💛 Join our Don't Tell Me To RELAX! community❤️ Follow us on Instagram🩷 Work with us in clinic
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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