From PCOS to PMOS
PMOS is the proposed new name for the condition previously called PCOS. The change reflects a more accurate scientific understanding that the condition involves metabolism, hormones, and multiple body systems — not only the ovaries. Why Metabolism Is Finally Moving Into Focus For many women, receiving a diagnosis of PCOS (Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome) can feel […]
The Early Days of Breastfeeding: Latching, Milk Coming In and Common Challenges
The Most Important Things to Know About the Early Days of Breastfeeding: Skin-to-skin contact helps support breastfeeding from the very beginning. Breastfeeding is a learned skill for both mother and baby. Your milk usually “comes in” between the second and fourth day after birth. Early challenges are common and often temporary. Midwives and lactation specialists […]
Preparing for Breastfeeding During Pregnancy: What Every Expectant Mother Should Know
Breastfeeding Preparation at a Glance If you’re expecting a baby and wondering whether there is anything you can do to prepare for breastfeeding, the answer is yes. A few simple steps can make a real difference: ✓ Learn about breastfeeding during pregnancy. ✓ Find a midwife and identify breastfeeding support available in your area. ✓ […]
Underactive Thyroid or Hashimoto’s? What Many Women Don’t Realise – and Why It Matters for Your Fertility
An underactive thyroid can have different underlying causes — most often either classical hypothyroidism or Hashimoto’s thyroiditis. While both conditions can affect fertility, they require different dietary approaches. In classical hypothyroidism, iodine plays a key role in hormone production. In Hashimoto’s, the focus shifts towards immune balance, antioxidant support and nutrients such as selenium. Understanding […]
Fibre Maxxing for Fertility: Why This Social Media Trend Has Fertility Scientists Interested
Fibre Maxxing is trending on social media — fibre may genuinely support metabolism, gut health, and fertility. Discover why a fibre-rich diet is becoming increasingly relevant in fertility and reproductive health research. If you’ve spent any time on TikTok or Instagram recently, you may have come across the term “fibre maxxing.”Like many viral health trends, […]
Fertility Under Pressure: The Role of Pollution and Climate Change
Fertility rates are declining worldwide, and growing scientific evidence links this trend to environmental factors such as air pollution, chemicals, microplastics and rising temperatures. These exposures can impair egg and sperm quality — largely through a mechanism known as oxidative stress. While we cannot completely avoid these influences, informed lifestyle choices and targeted nutritional support […]
Do Ultra-Processed Foods Affect Fertility? What Couples Trying to Conceive Should Know
Yes, high intake of ultra-processed foods is linked to poorer fertility markers in both men and women, but no direct causation has been proven. This is how ultra-processed foods may impair fertility: ✓ Conception: Lower chances of conception observed in women with high intake. ✓ Sperm DNA: Up to ~4× higher risk of sperm DNA […]
Trying for a Baby Is a Team Effort – From the Very Beginning
Starting a family, deciding to have a baby and consciously trying to conceive are among the most significant decisions a couple can make in life. What many people do not immediately realise is that the journey to parenthood does not begin with a positive pregnancy test. It begins much earlier — at the moment two […]
Pregnant or breastfeeding? Why DHA and Choline Matter More Than You Think
Right now, while you are reading this, your baby is building a brain. Billions of cells are forming. Tiny neural connections are developing at extraordinary speed. Structures that will later support memory, learning, vision and emotion are taking shape — quietly, invisibly, and completely dependent on the nutrients available to them. It’s natural to ask: […]
Understanding Endometriosis
For many women, receiving a diagnosis of endometriosis follows years of unexplained pain, dismissed symptoms, and a quiet, growing frustration. You may have spent a long time wondering why your cycles felt different or why “trying to conceive” hasn’t gone as planned. If you are feeling a mix of relief at finally having a name […]