Your egg donation Greece questions in the spotlight, answered by a fertility doctor.
Getting pregnant with fibroids – tips from a leading fertility specialist (the type you have does matter)
Can you get pregnant with fibroids? A fertility specialist explains how fibroid type, size and location can affect fertility, IVF and pregnancy.
Fertility treatment for same sex couples in London – your guide to getting started
If you’re researching fertility treatment for same sex couples in London, you’re likely to have plenty of questions. Here’s your at-a-glance guide to where to begin.
“We must reject the normalization of female pain” – How Lupita Nyong’o is turning up the volume worldwide for millions impacted by fibroids
Enough with being told it’s ‘just part of being a woman’ – actress Lupita Nyong’o’s powerful message is encouraging us all expect better when it comes to our health. Here’s everything you need to know about the condition she’s helping bring into the spotlight.
What I like about what Emma Barnett said about IVF, recently
Emma Barnett’s candid reflections on IVF, endometriosis and perimenopause highlight the realities rarely discussed. We revisit her powerful interview with Jamie Laing and the honest conversations about fertility, friendship, grief, gratitude and living with uncertainty.
Yes, doing a home insemination with donor sperm is easy – here’s how
Wondering if you can do home insemination with donor sperm? Yes, it’s possible. And, it can be surprisingly straightforward once you know how the process works. Here’s your step-by-step.
PCOS is now PMOS: What the new name means for your fertility and wellbeing
While the name is new, the lived experience for many people remains familiar. The hope is that PMOS will lead to earlier diagnosis, better treatment and more compassionate, accurate care.
Navigating a septate uterus with pregnancy – what a doctor wants you to know
Wondering what a septate uterus means for pregnancy? A fertility doctor breaks down the risks, when surgery may help, and how outcomes can improve.
What is a bicornuate uterus – and is successful pregnancy possible? An MD explains
Been told you have a bicornuate uterus and wondering what it actually means? An MD breaks down the basics, how it’s different from a septum, and what to expect when it comes to fertility, pregnancy success, and precautions.
4 Mullerian anomaly uterus types, explained by an MD
In this jargon-free, doctor-led mini-series, Samantha Pfeifer M.D. breaks down the different mullerian anomaly uterus types, what they look like, and why you should aim to get the right diagnosis.
Yes, but which? The best CoQ10 for fertility, heart health & key life stages
Discover why ubiquinol is considered the gold standard in CoQ10 supplementation for fertility, heart health and healthy aging. Backed by decades of research, this highly absorbable, bioidentical form of CoQ10 supports egg and sperm quality, boosts energy at the cellular level, and protects against oxidative stress.
Missed miscarriage – NHS updates, info & most-asked questions
While some miscarriages start with physical symptoms, such as bleeding and/or pain, some don’t come with any signs at all. Read our guide to missed miscarriage, and the current NHS guidance for treatment and recovery.
The surprising benefits of meditation and visualization – from TTC to postpartum
Whether you’re trying to conceive, embracing the beautiful journey of pregnancy, or navigating the joys of motherhood for the first or umpteenth time, it can still take a toll on your healing, growth, and well-being. Find out how meditation and visualization can help, together with WholeNest.
Open The Ribbon Box – your FAQs about our new name, look & feel
The Ribbon Box is expanding, inside and out. We have a new name, a new look and a growing team working behind the scenes on the content and community you know and love. We’re so excited to open The Ribbon Box, and show you what’s inside. Keep reading for all the essential info, and contact [...]
Reiki 101: Everything you need to know about the growing wellness trend
Whether as an emotional release or a rebalancing tool, the practice is also thought to be a powerful device for those on their fertility journey. Understandably, some of you may take a little more convincing than others, so we have put together our own reiki holistic handbook for you to explore.
Cancer and fertility in 2023 – from preservation to chemo, let’s get the very latest
Receiving a cancer diagnosis is distressing enough, without the added implications it can have for fertility. Cancer treatment can impact fertility in different ways. So medical teams will make it a priority to present you with all the facts about cancer and fertility preservation as early as possible, to help you make informed decisions. For [...]
Thyroid Awareness Month – Can my thyroid problems affect my fertility?
We’ve all heard of an under- or overactive thyroid - but is there a thyroid problems fertility link? Questions about the thyroid and fertility crop up frequently in our TRB community - both in January around Thyroid Awareness Month, and beyond. We sat down with Medical Director at San Francisco’s Laurel Fertility Care, Dr. Smikle, [...]
You Need This App If You’re Having Fertility Treatment
We’ve all been there: muddled up fertility appointment times, left the log of IVF stims at home, lost that scribbled note of the meds we’re on. IVF brain fog is a real thing (read more here) so wouldn’t it be helpful to have all our fertility appointments, medical notes, test results and fertility advice in [...]
Amanda Knox’s Fertility Sentence
When people are sentenced to prison, onlookers rarely consider the fertility of the convicted. But for female inmates spending time behind bars, each day is a different kind of sentence. The days served may increase, the release date may draw closer yet for women in prison, fertility windows are narrowing in what Amanda Knox calls [...]
Fertility fitness – how, when & why exercise can support conception
Expert Fitness Instructor and Co-Founder of myMindBodyBaby Lyndsey Clabby, explains why and how exercise can help support and increase fertility. She provides fertility help on how to keep moving, and get our bodies into the best shape possible for natural and assisted fertility and pregnancy. Over to Lyndsey… Can exercising support your fertility? Good news [...]
