Can I drink while trying to become pregnant?

‘Tis the season to ask “how much alcohol is too much when we’re trying to conceive?”

Freezing your eggs? 3 hot tips for your stimulation phase.

If you are in the stimulation phase of egg freezing, there are a few simple things you can do to help this phase go smoothly.

Phthalates and your fertility – are these chemicals really a big deal?

Worried? What the research says - plus 6 tips to decrease your exposure.

When it comes to sperm, is vaping safer than smoking?

If you’re looking for a sperm friendly alternative to smoking, vaping might not be it.

I am a manJenna McdonaldJanuary 18, 2023Vaping and sperm, sperm health, smoking and sperm

Diagnosed with endometriosis? Here's 3 ways to support your fertility

Endometriosis is not an infertility diagnosis - but preconception care should have an endo-approach.

5 easy additions to support your fertility with PCOS

Addressing the 2 areas of fertility concern for women with PCOS, we’re keeping it simple with 5 little and manageable additions.

Jenna McdonaldMarch 15, 2022

PCOS and your fertility (part 1 of 2)

PCOS 101, why the name is misleading and the three ways your fertility can be affected.

I am trying to conceive, I am starting preconception careJenna McdonaldMarch 7, 2022

5 ways to naturally boost cervical mucus

Cervical mucus is an important part of the fertility puzzle. Research based tips to boost production naturally - plus overlooked reasons for low production.

Can a past abortion impact my fertility?

1 in 6 women in her 30’s has had an abortion. Little wonder it’s asked about so often.

I am trying to conceive, I am starting preconception careJenna McdonaldFebruary 22, 2022fertility

Alcohol, sperm and fertility. Does it matter if he drinks?

A recently published review looks at the research - but is it actually relevant?

I am a man, I am trying to conceiveJenna McdonaldFebruary 7, 2022

Your [gentle] five-day fertility reset

Overdone it? Heres’s our very achievable (and sustainable!) 5-day reset to gently get you back on track.

Caffeine and conception: Is your coffee impacting your fertility?

Who can, who shouldn’t and the research behind our 6 point guide to caffeine in preconception care.

BBT charting for fertility; why, how and when to stop

BBT charting made simple - plus what you get out of it and how your practitioner uses the information.

Declining sperm counts. What research suggests is the cause, and what you should be doing.

Recent research shows a scary trend, but there are steps you can take to support sperm parameters.

I am a manJenna McdonaldJune 15, 2021sperm health, Low sperm count, Sperm morphology, Sperm plastic

How does acupuncture work and will it increase my chance of pregnancy?

Acupuncture 101, and what research says about the role of acupuncture in conception. Curious yet?

Heat damages male fertility; based in research or wives tale?

6 evidence based steps to minimise the risk of heat damaging your sperm.

I am a manJenna McdonaldApril 23, 2021sperm health

A simple explanation of how PGT-A decreases your chance of IVF conception

The most recent PGT-A research and why some international doctors are against the use of this add-on.

I am undergoing IVFJenna McdonaldApril 1, 2021IVF, PGT-A, Embryo testing

3 lifestyle modifications for your IVF stimulation phase

These small changes aim to make stimulation phase safer, easier and more efficient.

I am undergoing IVFJenna McdonaldMarch 23, 2021

3 not-so-obvious habits to ditch in the lead up to, and between IVF cycles

Going through IVF? 3 habits you probably haven’t thought of, but need to ditch.

I am undergoing IVFJenna McdonaldMarch 11, 2021IVF

Can I exercise while going through IVF?

A phase by phase answer to this frequently asked question.

I am undergoing IVFJenna McdonaldFebruary 5, 2021fertility exercise

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