fertility boost

The ‘magic’ fertility smoothie these celebrity mums claim helped them get pregnant

The ‘magic’ fertility smoothie these celebrity mums claim helped them get pregnant

Recent research suggests that the best age to become a mother is in your 30s, and that children largely also benefit socioeconomically from having a mum who waited until she was older and settled in life and career before getting pregnant. The thing is, that from our mid-30s, our fertility starts taking a nosedive, and with every year […]

5 years ago

Trying for a baby this summer? This smoothie might just boost your fertility health

Trying for a baby this summer? This smoothie might just boost your fertility health

Calcium? Magnesium? Iron? Greens? Superfoods? Lean proteins? Keeping tabs on all the nutrients women are suppose to consume when they are trying for a baby can pretty much feel like a full-time job. However, what if there was a smoothie you could whip up in your blender every morning that was so chock-a-block with good-for-you […]

5 years ago

The common night-time habit that could actually be harming your fertility

The common night-time habit that could actually be harming your fertility

Currently trying for a baby? Then you might want to make sure the room you go to bed in is as dark as possible. Which means – no night ligths, no light-up radio or alarm clock and – most importantly – no screens in the bedroom. Why? Because a new study published in Fertility and […]

7 years ago

Tomato purée boosts sperm quality, new study finds (and bring on the pizzza!)

Tomato purée boosts sperm quality, new study finds (and bring on the pizzza!)

Male infertility affects up to half of couples who cannot conceive. Interestingly, a brand new study has shown that healthy men who took the equivalent of two tablespoons of (concentrated) tomato purée a day as a supplement were found to have better quality sperm. This being, researchers explain, because lycopene – a nutrient found in […]

7 years ago

Practicing yoga may help you conceive quicker – here is why

Practicing yoga may help you conceive quicker – here is why

Trying for a baby? For many women, getting pregnant does not take a lot of effort. (However, that doesn’t mean you shouldn’t try to make sure your body is in its best possible form for getting pregnant – and growing and birthing a baby). For others, getting pregnant can take longer, and statistically, more and […]

7 years ago