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May 22, 20222 min read

The weighty issue of BMI and infertility

BMI. Body mass index. Infertility. Rugby teams. What do they all have in common? BMI. BMI measures kg/m squared and it is used by health...

May 14, 20222 min read

The Fitness Fertility Podcast

What a week. With a pregnancy announcement from a client plus the release of my new podcast, to say I am excited is an understatement!...

Apr 13, 20221 min read

Losing weight fast can be damaging to your fertility

You need to lower your BMI before fertility treatment. You are sick of waiting. You've already been #ttc for years. So, you decide to...

Apr 9, 20222 min read

How much is too much?*

"My doctor said I can carry out "moderate" exercise when #ttc. What does this mean?" I get asked this question a lot. What does...

Apr 26, 20211 min read

Can exercise help you to have a healthy pregnancy?

Weisgerber et al, 2006, Applied physiology, nutrition and metabolism. Evidence shows that regular prenatal exercise is an important...

Apr 26, 20211 min read

What is IVF?

The world of infertility can be very scary and very time confusing. Sometimes you feel like you need a doctorate in reproductive science...

Feb 12, 20213 min read

What is endometriosis?

Endometriosis is often misunderstood and has a number of different symptoms. The following information is taken from the NHS (UK National...