Many of us use our phones every day. And if we’re really honest, a lot of us are probably in the habit of just picking it up without thinking or just scrolling to decompress a bit during a quiet moment. The problem? Those moments add up. Here are some pointers that could help you get some of that time back.
Burnout isn’t just for corporate workers. It’s not just deadlines and late nights and inboxes. It’s emotional depletion. And no one is more vulnerable to that than parents – especially mothers.
You’re roughly halfway through your cycle – you may have even confirmed ovulation with a urine or saliva test if you’re trying to conceive (TTC) – and suddenly you’re feeling tearful. Or anxious. Or both. Ugh. But why? Let’s unpack.
Mushrooms are trending in a big way, right now. When the opportunity to try this brand new mushroom powder drink came up, our Content Manager Hollie jumped at the chance. Read on for her review, and – spoiler alert – find out why she wishes she’d tried it sooner.
Looking after your mental health during fertility treatments Fertility treatments can be a drain on your mental health and sometimes not taking a break feels more manageable. But taking a break between cycles could be a good opportunity for you to reset and revitalize instead of just plowing on. Deciding to take a break or [...]
Every one of us is guilty of not looking after ourselves as much as we should - particularly when having fertility treatment. Along with the myriad things to keep on top of (tracking ovulation, optimising our diet for fertility, fertility appointments, and, and, and) remembering to also look after ourselves can fall by the wayside. [...]
When you're trying to conceive and not having much luck, Mother's Day is tough Mother's Day, when everyone is celebrating motherhood, can feel like a kick in the teeth - a reminder you're still not a mum. So how do you survive Mother's Day when you're TTC? We've asked our TRB community for top tips [...]
Living through the pandemic over the past few years has been difficult, to say the least. We won't go over the tragedies many people have faced as a result of Covid-19 complications, instead, let's look forward to getting our lives back on track. At The Ribbon Box, we know the importance of positive wellbeing - [...]
There's no denying that trying to conceive is stressful and the more difficulties we have, the more stressed we become and the harder it gets to fall pregnant. It's a vicious cycle and so many people in our community ask us: how can I reduce stress when I'm trying to conceive? The The Ribbon Box [...]
When you’re going through fertility treatment, a good night’s sleep can be elusive. Maybe you’re worried about the upcoming IVF stims, perhaps the fertility medication is making you feel sick or maybe you’re worried this cycle won’t work. Whatever the reasons you’re not sleeping, you’re not the only one. (To read shared stories from our [...]
We've all been there: Deleted social media, loved the serenity, felt curious about what our friends are doing and downloaded it again. Repeat six months later. At The Ribbon Box, we're aware online content can be triggering. Whether we see a news article about someone for whom contraception failed time and time again, when celebrities [...]
When you’re trying to conceive, the holidays can be tough and it can be hard to stay positive. But it needn’t be this way. (Our Fertility Squad members can help when you need some support - download the free app here). Counsellor Mollie Graneek, from Harley Street Fertility Clinic, shares her expert advice for people [...]
Trying to have a family can be a tumultuous journey of pain, joy and sadly sometimes baby loss. It can be useful to hear other people's stories and find out that there is a community you can turn to when you need support. The Ribbon Box want to make sure you have access to the [...]
This week we had the great pleasure of catching up with the wonderful Harriet Mac-Masters-Green, actor and writer. Harriet has suffered from panic attacks for years and gave us invaluable tips and tools to cope with stress – ‘your breath is your best friend’. Whether you practise fertility meditation, acupuncture for fertility, yoga or have [...]
Find out more about how personalized nutrition-based plans can improve every part of your fertility journey, and help support conception, with the brilliant registered nutritionist behind the myMindBodyBaby program.
One subject you don’t hear talked about much is the heartache of what to do with remaining embryos. When do you decide you’ve completed your family? With the financial clock ticking on frozen embryo storage, how do you decide what to do? We wanted to chat with a leading voice in the fertility world – the wonderful Natalie Silverman, Founder and Co-host of The Fertility Podcast.
