Fertility

Does Vibration Affect Fertility in Females?

When you're trying to have a baby there are so many things you start doing, and a few that you usually stop too. However, there are also some very common everyday items that you probably didn't realise could also be hindering your chances of falling pregnant.

How to tell you can’t get pregnant

At a certain point in most women’s lives, we ask ourselves, ‘Am I fertile?’ This question will likely be repeated if you’ve been trying to conceive for a while and still aren’t pregnant. Approximately 85% of couples trying to get pregnant conceive in the first year, leaving 15% of couples to sit outside of that relatively normal conception window. Infertility is defined as trying to get pregnant with frequent, unprotected sex for at least a year with...

Trying for a baby soon? Here’s a timeline for your year leading up to conception

We’ve talked all about what to do during pregnancy, breastfeeding, the toddler stage, and more. But what about the preconception stage? If you have ample time to plan and prep, you might feel like you should be doing something… but you’re not really sure what to do! That’s why we’ve put together this straightforward timeline. We answer what you should do at 1 year, 6 months, and 3-4 months preconception.  Remember: these are guidelines, not...

Things to keep in mind when planning for pregnancy

It was my dermatologist who first asked me if I was planning to get pregnant. “Why?” was my knee-jerk reaction because I thought her question was invasive.  She didn’t react, but instead calmly went on to explain how some chemicals and toxins needed to be avoided during and even before conception. For example, retinol and retinoids are great for the skin but aren’t advised for women who are looking to get pregnant because they can...

10% of women suffer from endometriosis globally – this is what they experience

‘Draining,’ ‘excruciating,’ and ‘isolating’.  These are some of the words women use to describe the pain and trauma that come with endometriosis, a condition that affects 10% of women worldwide. And yet, many still don’t know the difference between period cramps and endometriosis pain. In fact, it can take many women an average of 6.5 years just to get diagnosed. Endometriosis is a medical condition that occurs when endometrial tissue, which normally lines the uterus,...

Your ultimate guide to why timing intercourse matters

If there’s a tried-and-tested way to increase your chances of conception, it’s knowing when to have sex according to your menstrual cycle. However, determining exactly when that is can be a bit confusing, especially if this is your first time trying for a baby – but we’re here to help. Read as we explain why timing matters and how you can approach sex scheduling, with expert advice from Dr Kirsty Wallace-Hor, a GP at Kin...