In my last blog post, I talked about the first two phases of your menstrual cycle and specifically how to nourish your body with fertility enriching foods to best support during each phase. To recap, there are foods and drinks you should be consuming no matter what phase you are in, especially water. Learning about… Continue reading Eating to support your menstrual phases – Part 2
Author: Conceive IVF Hospital
Childless men don’t raise eyebrows, but childless women do. That’s wrong on a lot of levels.
Hi everybody! Eric here again with my first post of the new year, and it’s great to be back! First, let me say a huuuuuge thank you to Julia, whose fresh voice, vulnerability and candor (not to mention wonderful writing) have been such a great injection of energy here at SS&FE. I am so… Continue reading Childless men don’t raise eyebrows, but childless women do. That’s wrong on a lot of levels.
Stages of Fertility investigation
I remember when I was first told I had endometriosis – I had no idea what it was; I remember putting the phone down to the nurse, googling it and saw that it could lead to infertility. At the time, I was shocked but in no place to even consider bringing a child into the… Continue reading Stages of Fertility investigation
For fertility you’ve got to Move it Move it !
We have a fundamental need to move our bodies. When we live a more sedentary lifestyle with desk jobs and Netflix series to look forward to after work, it impacts us in so many ways. Physically. Mentally. Emotionally. Carol Welch says it perfectly, “Movement is a medicine for creating change in a person’s physical, mental… Continue reading For fertility you’ve got to Move it Move it !
Step by Step !
My husband gave me a Fitbit for a holiday gift! I’m so excited. Since I’ve been getting back into working out the past few months, I wanted something that could help me track my fitness goals. These little contraptions are a big difference from using old-fashioned stopwatches and fitness journals. It can tell me how… Continue reading Step by Step !
Five Things I Learned Overcoming Adversity
Cheers, dear readers, As I write my final post for our humble blog here at Slow Swimmers & Fried Eggs, I find myself feeling blessed and so grateful to have had the opportunity to have this platform, to share my experiences with you all, and to heal myself through the power of reflection, honoring our… Continue reading Five Things I Learned Overcoming Adversity
Playing the Waiting Game: Patience and the Fertility Journey
There’s a lot of waiting when you’re trying to get pregnant and have a baby. Waiting for your period to come to start a new cycle. Waiting for ovulation. Waiting to get that consult with a new fertility doctor that you scheduled weeks ago. Waiting for your screening test results to come back so you… Continue reading Playing the Waiting Game: Patience and the Fertility Journey
Solidarity in pineapples – the infertility community
I had planned to write on a different topic this week, but after reading Cathy’s poignant and compelling post on IVF and Suicide last week, I felt I needed to carry on the theme of mental health and infertility as it’s so incredibly real and important to every one of us going through what we’re… Continue reading Solidarity in pineapples – the infertility community
Fertility Boosting Smoothies
If you are trying to get pregnant and you aren’t blending up some goodness you are totally missing a great opportunity. Improved health = improved fertility. What better way to bump up your health for both men and women, then by packing in some vital nutrients that our bodies need to function at an optimal… Continue reading Fertility Boosting Smoothies
The Reality of Male Factor Infertility
“Infertility is largely thought of as a woman’s issue, but male infertility can affect at least one-third of couples who are struggling to conceive.” ~ Hallie Levine,The New York Times I have written extensively about my experiences and perspectives with regards to subfertility. However, one topic I haven’t touched on is male factor fertility… Continue reading The Reality of Male Factor Infertility