At-home insemination - where does it 'fit in'? When you're TTC naturally (and having no luck), you'll probably be tracking your cycle, testing your hormones, taking different fertility supplements and making lifestyle changes - all at home. If you're in a heterosexual couple, you may decide to try sperm-friendly fertility lube... all in an attempt [...]
We all know that trying to get pregnant can be a stressful and upsetting time. Negative pregnancy tests, the arrival of periods, well-meaning but irritating friends and family asking: "Are you pregnant yet?" When sex isn't making a baby and the financial and emotional commitment of fertility treatment isn't an option (or perhaps not yet), [...]
At Fertility Help Hub, we know the decision to start fertility treatment is a big one. Assisted reproduction can be a huge financial and emotional investment so it's no surprise many couples decide to try conception aids at home before beginning IVF. But what is a conception aid and how can it help you get [...]
When you’re TTC, surely any lube will do? I’m afraid not; not all lubricants are created equal and you may not realise the importance of using fertility-friendly lubricants. Designed with your body’s natural lubrication in mind, Fairhaven Health's BabyDance Fertility Lubricant supports optimal vaginal health and the environment ideal for fertilisation. Fairhaven Health (see their profile [...]
Between the ovulation tracking and the pregnancy tests, it can easily feel like sex becomes a chore when TTC. Many in our FHH community wonder how to make sex more fun when trying to conceive and we know how difficult it can be to enjoy sex when you’re focusing on getting pregnant. Working with your [...]
If you’re worried about how PCOS affects fertility and wondering “how can I get pregnant with PCOS?” you’re not alone! Around one in 10 women of child-bearing age suffer from PCOS and many will be thinking about the impact of PCOS on fertility. To connect and share experiences with others affected by this condition, download [...]
DNA testing, what is it? How does it work and what can it do for fertility? Annette Presley, founder of the Get Pregnant Plan, eplains the process, to help our Fertility Help Hub readers to have all the resources needed to make an informed decision about fertility treatment options. Read on to learn more about [...]
It can be a lot harder to get pregnant when you have been diagnosed with PCOS, which makes your trying to conceive journey all the more difficult, especially when a successful pregnancy seems like an anomaly. The big question we're all thinking: is can you conceive naturally with PCOS? The Ribbon Box have reached out [...]
If you’re looking for some help with your fertility when trying to conceive with PCOS (Polycystic Ovary Syndrome), then read on to find out what helped PCOS dietician and pilates instructor, Jodie Relf, to get pregnant. Over to Jodie. The diagnosis When I was diagnosed with PCOS in my early twenties, I was told very [...]
We all know that for some, trying to conceive naturally can be a lengthy and disappointing process, emotionally taxing and energy draining; especially when you’re surrounded by others who are well on their way to becoming a mum or dad. Despite all the simple facts, the reality is that it’s harder than most would like [...]
Research shows that 30-40% of women who are trying to conceive will consciously go for certain positions during and after sex, to help sperm meet egg successfully. Is there an easier way?
