by Alison Maunder, naturopath & herbalist | Mar 16, 2022 | IVF, Preconception Care, Women's Health
Many couples delay starting a family for various reasons. Even though they share the common goal of desiring parenthood. While delays suit our busy modern lives, it’s important to keep an eye on your biological clock. This article will answer frequently asked...
by Alison Maunder, naturopath & herbalist | Dec 7, 2021 | IVF, Preconception Care, Uncategorized, Women's Health
Diminished ovarian reserve (DOR) is something that happens to women as they go into menopause, isn’t it? ……. Wrong! Unfortunately, it can occur in women as early as in their 20s. So what is diminished ovarian reserve? The term “ovarian reserve” refers to...
by Alison Maunder, naturopath & herbalist | Jun 17, 2019 | General, Immunity, IVF, Mood, Uncategorized
Winter has been a little late arriving this year. Despite this, with the sun lower in the sky, our vitamin D levels can fall by up to a massive 30% in winter. When our vitamin D levels drop, so can our general health and well-being. Vitamin D plays a crucial role in...
by Karen Latter, naturopath, nutritionist & herbalist | Mar 11, 2019 | IVF, Men's Health, Preconception Care, Uncategorized
Let’s take two men: John and Matt. Both are looking to conceive with their partners in the next three months. They are chatting about whether they need to do anything to prepare. Their partners have started taking a preconception multivitamin and eating healthier, but...
by Alison Maunder, naturopath & herbalist | Aug 15, 2018 | IVF, Preconception Care, Uncategorized
The preconception period continues to gain recognition as an ideal opportunity to optimise the health of the prospective parents. It is well understood that a healthy lifestyle and good nutrition influences the quality of egg and sperm and thereby increases the...
