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7 things you can say (and do) to support someone going through miscarriage and pregnancy loss
Want to show up for a friend who’s recently had a miscarriage but you’re not quite sure what to do? Feeling like you might say the wrong thing is totally normal but you should never let your loved one suffer in silence because of your own fears. When in doubt, acknowledge their baby and acknowledge their pain. Let them know you are always there for them and ready to listen if they want to talk,...
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Breast Pain: Period or Pregnancy? Symptoms and Possible Causes
Breast pain is a relatively common boob experience with most women having felt it in some stage of their lives.
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How PCOS affects pregnancy
Trying to fall pregnant can be a minefield. Between tracking your cycle, figuring out when you’re ovulating, and wondering about sperm quality — there are a lot of variables in the mix. And that’s before you even factor in pre-existing hormonal disorders like polycystic ovaries. If you are one of the 21% of women of reproductive age with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome, you might be wondering about getting pregnant with PCOS or the relationship between PCOS...
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One step ahead: Here’s everything you need to know about each phase of your menstrual cycle
Everyone’s menstrual cycle is unique, including how long it lasts and what symptoms it comes with, so keeping track of and understanding your own cycle can be beneficial in many ways. Whether you’re hoping to grow your family or simply want to learn about your body’s patterns, there are four phases to the menstrual cycle that you should know about. We dive into each of these phases with the help of Kin Fertility’s GP, Dr...
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Why you should steer clear of vaginal cleaning products, especially when trying to conceive
From vaginal steamers to douches, yoni eggs and more, the global vaginal cleaning product industry is huge and only expected to grow over the next coming years. But here’s the thing: your vagina is a self-cleaning organ. There’s no need to use any vaginal products – in fact, doing so can lead to unwanted side effects, ranging from thrush all the way to fertility problems and ectopic pregnancy. Dr Kirsty Wallace-Hor, a GP at Kin...
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The IUI procedure and success rate journey explained…
When you are trying to start a family, it can be incredibly disheartening when it doesn’t seem to be going well. Each month can start to feel like a stressful game of hide and seek as you anxiously wait to take a pregnancy test or take a trip to the store to stock up on sanitary products. If you’ve been trying, unsuccessfully, to fall pregnant and are ready to start exploring your options for assisted...
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What is stillbirth and its causes?
Stillbirth is one of those topics that’s really difficult to talk about. As a result, there’s not always a lot of conversation around what it is and why it happens. Unfortunately, stillbirth does happen and we want to provide you with information around it. That said, this may be difficult to read for some parents. Please use your own judgement around what might be upsetting or triggering for you. What is stillbirth? We often hear...
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Everything you need to know about freezing your eggs
Did it just get cold in here? Yep – it’s time to talk about freezing your eggs. If you’re not 100% sold on the whole parenthood thing, or you think you do want to be a parent – just not in the next few years, you can quite literally put your fertility on ice. But what does the process involve? How much does it cost? And when should you think about getting it done? To...
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Tracking your cycle: Tips for conception, avoiding surprises, and taking control
Let’s take a moment to raise our glasses and acknowledge that being a woman is bloody hard work! (yes, this pun is intended). The business of being female is tough – it’s like constantly trying to put a puzzle with missing pieces together and sometimes you don’t even know what the final image should look like! On top of endless nappy changes, navigating our way around a crazy toddler, managing housework, and keeping track of...
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