Unexplained infertility or recurrent miscarriages are devastating. Unfortunately, few women realise just how much they may be affected by poor methylation due to common genetic mutations on their MTHFR gene.  There are three key points that you need to know here: We all have a MTHFR gene. This gene tells

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In a previous blog, I explained the importance of the methylation cycle when trying to get pregnant. Now we can discuss the next crucial step: methylation during pregnancy.  Why methylation matters during pregnancy As explained before, a mutation on your MTHFR gene can affect your body’s ability to process certain

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Managing oestrogen is part of having a healthy female reproductive function. Every stage of your life – from early childhood to puberty, throughout menses, pregnancy, childbirth menopause, estrogen is what makes us “tick”. Sometimes regularly as a clock, sometimes erratically, and sometimes like bomb waiting to go off! There are

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What would you do if all of a sudden there were a savage lion in front of you poised to attack? Well, in the days of our palaeolithic ancestors, you may have faced this form of stress and to ensure you remained alive; you would have two options commonly known

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Hundreds of thousands of women struggle with premenstrual syndrome (PMS) every month. PMS can make life more difficult. You snap at your partner for no real reason, your breasts are sore, and all this is happening during the dreaded 2-week wait to see if you are pregnant or not. Many

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Would you believe that women spend more time choosing their wedding dress than planning for the lifetime health of their baby? Taking care of yourself during pregnancy is a no-brainer. But the real work actually begins LONG before you conceive. About 120 days, in fact!  New research shows that events

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Natural Fertility Awareness is the best way to time your baby-dance! I’ve known it forever, but finally some actual research – According to the BMJ Sexual & Reproductive Health journal there’s little evidence that fertility apps work. After all, the majority have been developed by a skilled developer and follow

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Fertility can be an extremely sensitive subject. If you are struggling with fertility issues, you might be feeling like you can’t speak to anyone about your fears or if you do, you may be getting all kinds of advice such as: • “Relax and it will happen!” • “Just give

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