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Fertility Help Hub is your place to find key fertility resources: trying to conceive tips, nutrition, acupuncture, fertility clinics, sperm/egg donor services, surrogacy & much more. Here you'll find an array of super useful fertility expert articles/Q&As, holistic support & real-life inspiring stories, to digest in the comfort of your own home, at your own pace. Read tips from fertility..
Fertility Help Hub Blog
3y ago
Michelle has been a nutritionist for the last fourteen years – specializing in female fertility. During her fertility struggles, taking control of factors like food and supplementation, helped Michelle to manage psychological burdens. Read on as she shares some easy-to-follow concepts, as well as research that you can use to help feel supported throughout your IVF journey.
Words by Michelle
mymindbodybaby.com | @mymindbodybaby
Did it ever cross your mind that you can play a role in improving your IVF success rate?
Hi, I’m Michelle, Registered Nutritionist, (in)fertility success story x2, and ..read more
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3y ago
If you were to tell your family and friends that you’re TTC (trying to conceive), chances are they will share their words of wisdom about how you can boost your chances of successfully conceiving. As endearing or infuriating as it may be, the idea of tailoring your diet and lifestyle for a healthy conception is backed by science.
A healthy conception requires a healthy quality, and quantity, of sperm and eggs. The quality, in particular, of the sperm and eggs can be influenced be introducing a healthy diet and healthy lifestyle during the pre-conception phase – at least three months prior to ..read more
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3y ago
For those undergoing fertility treatment, the two-week period between an embryo transfer and taking a pregnancy test is often referred to as the “Two-Week Wait.” This is the final phase of IVF, and for most, it’s a time fuelled with uncertainty, questions, anxieties, doubts and expectations.
You will most likely find it hard to resist Dr Google and probably will want to Google every symptom and twinge under the sun. We recently asked you guys via our Instagram polls, what you’d like more information on, when it comes to the dreaded 2WW (two-week wait). We’ve turned to Laurel Fertility Care, a ..read more
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3y ago
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This week on Fertility Help Hub’s podcast, we had the great pleasure of speaking with a sperm donor from California Cryobank – a leading international sperm bank. Listen in full above, or via your favourite podcast app, to find out why he became a sperm donor, what he thinks of the California Cryobank programme and whether he would donate if he wasn’t paid.
We also discuss his feelings and thoughts about sperm donor conceived offspring contacting him later in life.
As I have sperm donor conceived children myself, this was a very special and interesting chat to have.
If you ..read more
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3y ago
For those trying to conceive, finding the right fertility help is extremely important and can be very overwhelming. Where do you start? What happens when you take your first steps?
To find out what you guys wanted to know, we turned to our lovely Fertility Help Hub IG followers, to ask what you would ask when first starting IVF treatment or visiting a fertility specialist at a clinic.
Trusted fertility clinic, FertilityPort (based in Prague), have answered your commonly asked questions, to guide you on your way. If you’re seeking fertility help, read on.
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3y ago
Depending on different factors, IVF will take weeks, and surrogacy will take months. Today on Fertility Help Hub, we hear from Dr Guy Ringler, from California Fertility Partners, who guides us through stages and timings of the IVF process, as well as surrogacy.
Words by Dr. Ringler
www.californiafertilitypartners.com | @californiafertilitypartners
This is one of the most common questions I get asked by patients, and understandably so. Once people make the decision to try to conceive, they want to hold their baby as soon as possible, knowing that pregnancy alone takes nine months (and there’s ..read more
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3y ago
Nutrition plays a vital role when you’re TTC (trying to conceive), from pre-conception to pregnancy, and even afterwards. In addition to becoming more mindful about your diet and lifestyle, your fertility specialist or nutritionist will most likely recommend introducing fertility supplements to your regime. Though, when you begin strolling the shopping aisle (lined with supplements), you’ll realise the choice is overwhelming and it’s hard to know what you really need and which brand to turn to.
Each body and TTC journey is different; a one-size-fits-all approach to nutrition and fertility sup ..read more
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3y ago
We know that nutrition plays an important role in supporting fertility and IVF success, but what exactly should a ‘Fertility Diet’ look like? We reached out to Fertility Nutritionist Jen Walpole to advise us on what we should be eating when #TTC.
Words by Jen
www.jenwalpole.com | @jenwalpolenutrition
The Mediterranean Diet
This is the most widely studied for its relevance when it comes to supporting fertility and IVF outcomes. Owing to its predominantly plant-based nature, with an array of colourful fruit and vegetables, healthy fats and fish with limited dairy and meat intake. Aim for somewh ..read more
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3y ago
Everything You Need to Know about Embryology
Watch Fertility Help Hub's Q&A webinar about:
Embryo grading
What embryologists look for in the lab for optimum IVF success
Whether Day 5 transfers are more successful for IVF
Egg Freezing vs. Embryo Freezing
ICSI vs IVF
The panel of fertility specialists from Laurel Fertility Care, include Head Embryologist, Devin Monahan, and Medical Director, Dr. Colin Smikle.
One not to miss!
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Related Article - The Meaning of an Embryologist and Why Embryology is Important for IVF Success
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3y ago
Best Fertility Supplements When Trying to Conceive
Watch above as Fertility Help Hub founder, Eloise, chats with former Fertility Nurse and CEO of Binto fertility supplements, Suzie Devine. Suzie tells us which supplements are important when trying to conceive naturally and to support fertility treatment. Hear about what helps endometriosis and PCOS, and how inositol and COQ10 may benefit you.
Binto are unique fertility supplements, tailored to individual womens’ needs at whatever stage of their TTC journey they’re at. You receive pretty little packets of personalized daily supplements (checke ..read more