I don’t remember too much about what I expected in the beginning. I vaguely recall feeling excited about reaching a place of readiness, excited at the prospect of becoming a mother. There was a lot of change happening in my life at the time. I’d left behind a career in the environmental and social development… Continue reading Jodi Rogers — My Fertility Story
It’s All About the Hormones: PCOS Relief Strategy #4
It’s the last week of September. Autumn is here now, and we’re also coming to a close on PCOS Awareness Month. Here at B-Method we’ve spent the entire month focusing on different strategies you can use to improve your health and get real relief from Polycystic Ovary Syndrome. How’s it going so far? Have you… Continue reading It’s All About the Hormones: PCOS Relief Strategy #4
Dear PCOS … why me ?
One of the leading causes of fertility challenges is Polycystic ovary syndrome . Also known as PCOS. It is a hormonal disorder that affects around 10% of women that are of the reproductive age. Sad but true, that is just the women that have actually received the diagnosis. There are several symptoms that accompany… Continue reading Dear PCOS … why me ?
The grass isn’t always greener …
It appears that both Cathy and I have taken inspiration and insight by books recently and I really enjoyed Cathy’s post last week on the four agreements. Simplicity and self-realisation really are the key to a more fulfilled existence. That said, it’s so easy to be enveloped in our own struggles, especially with ongoing… Continue reading The grass isn’t always greener …
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IVF “Success Rates” and Minding Our Health
Cheers, dear readers, A friend recently shared an article with me that I found intriguing regarding the ethics of fertility doctors working with their patients in regards to when IVF is prescribed, at what age, and the validity of success rates that are being quoted to their patients. Are some (or many) fertility clinics giving… Continue reading IVF “Success Rates” and Minding Our Health
Eating to support your menstrual phases
There are a number of fertility-enriching foods you should add to the menu during each of your cycle phases. But before I jump into the phases and foods, I want to share a few tips to optimally support your fertile body regardless of phase: Hydrate with plenty of water. For best results, drink at least… Continue reading Eating to support your menstrual phases
What to do when your best friend gets pregnant… and you still can’t
Man, demographics can be a real pain in the neck sometimes. As much as we like to think of ourselves as diverse and interesting and open to friendships with lots of different kinds of people, we mostly spend our time with people like us. What that means is that life will happen in patterns that… Continue reading What to do when your best friend gets pregnant… and you still can’t
A Letter to My Pre-TTC (Pre-Trying to Conceive) Self
The first blog post that I wrote for the Slow Swimmers and Fried Eggs blog made me think a lot about who I was before trying to conceive and what it was like at the beginning of my fertility journey. It’s safe to say that my experiences along the way have changed a lot… Continue reading A Letter to My Pre-TTC (Pre-Trying to Conceive) Self
Uterus Didelphys or Double Womb
Recently a young Asian woman, 30 years of age and who had been for 9 years presented to ‘Conceive Hospital’ with a history of being unable to conceive a pregnancy for the 5 years she and her husband had been trying. Her gynaecological history included that of 2 miscarriages both of which occurred at just… Continue reading Uterus Didelphys or Double Womb