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TRYING FOR A BABY

Fertility explained with some expert advice

What Happens Behind The Embryology Laboratory Door? Top Embryologist Reveals All

Ellie Thompson
16 June, 2022
Expert, Trying For A Baby
Trying to conceive

Zita West Answers The Sex Questions You’re Too Embarrassed To Ask When You’re TTC

Zita West
13 June, 2022
Expert, Trying For A Baby, The IVF diary
semen-analysis

A Guide To Male Infertility: Causes, Tests And Solutions

My Baba
8 June, 2022
Expert, Features, Trying For A Baby

Helping Men Through Miscarriage: Useful Strategies For Coping

My Baba
20 January, 2022
Expert, Living, Trying For A Baby, Health & Fitness, Self Care

What Is The True Impact Of Diet, Fitness, Stress & Toxins On Your Fertility?

Dr Larisa Corda
2 November, 2021
Expert, Trying For A Baby

Can Stress Make It Harder To Conceive?

James Duigan
2 November, 2021
Expert, Features, Pregnancy, Trying For A Baby
World-renowned wellness guru James Duigan, author of The Clean and Lean Pregnancy Guide shares his advice on fertility and stress. 

Parental Control, Ep 38: Not Another Mummy Blog’s Alison Perry On Twins, Secondary Infertility & IVF

Ellie Thompson
4 October, 2021
Trying For A Baby, The IVF diary, Podcast
My Baba's Editor Ellie Thompson welcomes Not Another Mummy Blog's Alison Perry to the show for a natter about twins, her new book, secondary infertility and IVF.

REVIEW: How Useful Is The breathe ilo Fertility Tracker?

Ellie Thompson
10 September, 2021
Product Reviews, Trying For A Baby
The breathe ilo is the world's first breath analysis device that works to accurately predict your fertile days. All you have to do each day is take one minute to breathe into it.

To Drink Or Not To Drink While TTC: How Alcohol Can Impact Fertility

Mr Rehan Salim
19 August, 2021
Expert, Trying For A Baby
New research conducted by King’s College London has brought to light a lack of awareness in the UK surrounding our lifestyle choices and the impact they can have on our fertility, most notably drinking when TTC. 

Heavy Periods: What Are Your Options For Coping?

Dr Ellie Rayner
30 July, 2021
Expert, Living, Trying For A Baby, Health & Fitness
Heavy periods are common, with many women describing their periods as heavy, but it can be difficult to know if your periods are normal or something you should get checked and treatment for.

The JelliePod Ep #8: 5 IVF Cycles, SERC, Egg Donors, And A Devastating Miscarriage

Ellie Thompson
27 July, 2021
Pregnancy, Trying For A Baby, Planning, The IVF diary
The JelliePod is back with another guest episode. 30-year-old Natalie joins the show to talk about her IVF/TTC journey, involving five IVF cycles.

Covid, Vaccines And Your AMH: What Does This Mean For Fertility Treatment?

Ellie & Jamie
29 June, 2021
Expert, Trying For A Baby, The IVF diary
The JelliePod fertility podcast welcomes Dr Cesar Diaz-Garcia from IVI London to discuss the impact of Covid-19 on fertility, and the vaccine on menstrual cycles.

The Nitty Gritty Guide to Ovulation

Ellie Thompson
21 June, 2021
Expert, Pregnancy, Trying For A Baby
I've pulled together advice from trusted sources so you'll find everything you want to google about ovulation, all in one place.
amh testing

Getting Pregnant: Everything You Need To Know About Implantation

Mr Raef Faris
18 June, 2021
Expert, Trying For A Baby
Implantation is when a fertilised egg attaches to the lining of the uterus marking the beginning of pregnancy.

How Can The COVID-19 Vaccine Impact My Period, Fertility Or Pregnancy?

Ellie Thompson
8 June, 2021
Expert, Trying For A Baby
Research by Yoppie, the pioneers of personalised period care, has found that some women are concerned about the COVID-19 vaccine and how it could impact their menstrual cycle, as well as their fertility. 

The JelliePod Ep #3: Ducks In A Row – Dr Ellie Rayner On Fertility Tests + More

Ellie & Jamie
4 May, 2021
Trying For A Baby, The IVF diary
From semen analysis to imaging tests and more, this episode is to help you prepare for what's next. If fertility treatment is on the cards, here's how to get yourself organised.  

What IS The Perimenopause And What Does It Mean For My Fertility?

My Baba
29 April, 2021
Expert, Trying For A Baby
GP and menopause specialist, Dr. Louise Newson, answers your essential questions about perimenopause, early menopause, and Premature Ovarian Insufficiency or POI.

Optimising Your Health When Trying To Conceive

Dr Ellie Rayner
26 April, 2021
Expert, Pregnancy, Trying For A Baby, The IVF diary
If you are thinking of conceiving, or are currently trying to conceive, here are a few important steps you should follow.

The JelliePod Ep #2: Early Menopause And Egg Donors Abroad

Ellie & Jamie
20 April, 2021
Trying For A Baby, The IVF diary
Jamie and Ellie welcome their very first guest to the podcast in episode 2 of The JelliePod to talk about egg donors and IVF abroad. 

10 Things You Need To Know About Rose And Rosie

My Baba
19 April, 2021
Interviews, Living, Trying For A Baby
We’re Rose and Rosie, and we’re married to each other and going to have a baby! Read on to find out 10 Things You Need To Know About Us.

Covid-19 And The Implications For Fertility Treatment

César Díaz-García
9 March, 2021
Expert, Trying For A Baby
Leading expert, César Díaz-García breaks down COVID-19 fact from fiction when it comes to all things fertility, as he answers your biggest questions.
Healthy Eggs Fertility

Trying To Conceive? Zita West’s Ten Tips For Healthy Eggs

Zita West
8 March, 2021
Expert, Pregnancy, Trying For A Baby
Fertility expert and midwife to the stars, Zita West, advises on how to keep your eggs at their healthy best to improve chances of fertility and healthy pregnancy.

Is Your Partner’s Sperm Healthy? 5 Tips To Build And Boost Sperm Health

Zita West
2 February, 2021
Pregnancy, Trying For A Baby, Health & Fitness
Whether you’re dealing with a low count, poor motility or morphology, there is always room for improvement when it comes to the intrinsic and genetic status of the sperm

How To Use Superfoods To Increase Fertility And General Wellbeing

Denise Kelly
27 December, 2020
Expert, Pregnancy, Trying For A Baby, Planning
If you are serious about conceiving or wanting more energy, or you want to get your hormones back in check, because you feel like your emotions are out of control, the first thing I would suggest you do is start following an anti-inflammatory diet.

Is a Fresh or Frozen Embryo Transfer Better?

Dr Larisa Corda
3 November, 2020
Expert, Trying For A Baby, Planning
Do you go ahead with the fresh transfer of an embryo that has developed over several days, or do you wait and freeze the embryo?

Fertility In The Pandemic: What’s Going On?

Dr Larisa Corda
1 June, 2020
Expert, Trying For A Baby
In the pandemic, where fertility treatment is not possible, patients are left facing a whole new level of discrimination, this time imposed by a new virus.

COVID-19 And Fertility Treatment: What We Know So Far…

Dr Larisa Corda
19 May, 2020
Expert, Trying For A Baby
Struggling with subfertility no matter when, always brings pain and suffering but never has this pain been more pronounced than in this pandemic.

Celebrity Lisa Faulkner On Her Journey To Motherhood: Ectopic Pregnancy, The IVF Rollercoaster & Adoption

Ellie Thompson
10 March, 2020
Interviews, Living, Trying For A Baby
I was flawed, numb. For a long time I didn’t know what to do next. I couldn’t quite believe it was happening to me. It took me a long time to pick myself back up off the floor and see that there could be another way.

Egg Donation Abroad: Here’s How to Keep a Lid on Costs

My Baba
20 February, 2020
Trying For A Baby
Ask any UK IVF patient why they went abroad for treatment and most will say to find a cheaper clinic. Of course, the right combination of price and quality of treatment is the ideal solution, but does this really exist?

What is the Best Age to Freeze My Eggs?

Dr Larisa Corda
16 December, 2019
Expert, Pregnancy, Trying For A Baby, Stages
Women are now more aware of their own biological clock and want to give themselves the best chance to have a child later in life with their own biological eggs.

Male Infertility: The Stigma, Causes, Treatments & Emotional Impact on Wellbeing

Dr Larisa Corda
30 October, 2019
Expert, Trying For A Baby
Men are often the neglected and forgotten part of infertility. Male infertility is under reported, because of the barriers to going to see the doctor in the first place, and therefore not investigated as much as it should be.

12 Things You Can Start Doing to Improve Your Fertility

Attilio D'Alberto
8 October, 2019
Expert, Trying For A Baby
Research shows that fertility rates in the UK are dropping and it is estimated that one in six couples in Western countries experience fertility problems and this number is growing.

Fertility Treatments Explained: What Are My Options?

Dr Larisa Corda
13 August, 2019
Expert, Trying For A Baby
The most important thing you can do is make sure you and your partner have had a full medical evaluation beforehand to see if any cause can be found and if this treatment is necessary for you.

8 Tips to Boost Your Fertility and Chances of Conceiving

Dr Larisa Corda
15 July, 2019
Expert, Trying For A Baby
Whether you’re looking to improve your chances of getting pregnant naturally, or need some help with treatment you may be having for fertility, here are Dr Larisa Corda's top tips for boosting your chances of conceiving
when to freeze sperm

Sperm Freezing: Why and When Should it Be Considered?

My Baba
5 June, 2019
Expert, Trying For A Baby
Children born to older fathers are found to have lower birth weight, premature births and increased risk of stillbirth.

Does Age Impact Your Fertilty? Having A Baby In Your 20s, 30s, 40s And Beyond

My Baba
20 May, 2019
Pregnancy, Trying For A Baby
There are plenty of pros and cons to trying for a baby at different ages but what is the optimum age for trying to conceive?
amh testing

The AMH Test Explained: How Reliable IS It?

Dr Amin Gorgy
29 April, 2019
Expert, Trying For A Baby
We see many patients who have questions about the AMH test, in particular, including its significance and reliability. Dr Amin Gorgy explains all.
Fertility support

Finding YOU in the Face of Fertility: When to Get Support

My Baba
10 April, 2019
Expert, Trying For A Baby
Soon your relationship starts to suffer. Sex becomes mechanical. Anguish and anger take over. Then your everyday thoughts are clouded by the spiral.
What to pack in your hospital bag

Giving Birth: What To Pack In Your Hospital Bag

Christina Walter
1 April, 2019
Living, Product Reviews, Pregnancy, Birth, Video, The IVF diary
We explain what you should be packing in your hospital bag, so you can be totally organised ahead of the birth of your child.
IVF Screening and Tests

Preparing For IVF: Screening & Tests

My Baba
2 January, 2019
Pregnancy, Trying For A Baby, The IVF diary
A fertility MOT or fertility assessment is a worthwhile investment for those individuals and couples who are looking to start a family or who are keen to assess their fertility status.

10 Of The Best Gadgets & Gizmos To Help You Try To Conceive

Ellie Thompson
29 October, 2018
Pregnancy, Trying For A Baby
We gave ourselves six months to try naturally, and during that time I was determined to try every single gadget that might help. Below is my review of everything I've come across this year.

You & Your Fertility Workshop: How To Get Your Body Baby Ready With Zita West

Leo Bamford
6 August, 2018
Trying For A Baby
Zita West is hosting a day workshop help you understand your fertility potential, manage mindset and stress, focus on the right nutrition and help create a personalised plan of action for you.
baseline scan

Day 16 of The Jellie IVF Cycle: The Baseline Scan

Ellie & Jamie
18 July, 2018
The IVF diary
We're back at the hospital for the baseline scan to check the depth of the womb's lining and what the follicles are up to. Hoping not to find any cysts or anything else that may delay treatment...
day 8

Day 8: IVF Journey & A Week’s Worth of Buserelin Injections

Ellie & Jamie
18 July, 2018
Blogger, The IVF diary
It's day 8 of our long protocol cycle. Find out how the first week of injections have been, the good, the bad and the side effects...
Buserelin injection ivf

The Jellie Diary: Our First Buserelin Injection: Here goes nothing!

Ellie & Jamie
2 July, 2018
The IVF diary
For anybody going through fertility struggles or requiring support for their own IVF journey, do join our private and safe group on Facebook, you can find it via the first pinned post on our Facebook page. 
Jellie Diary

The Jellie Diary: The Treatment Plan, Egg Collection & Embryo Transfer

Ellie & Jamie
19 June, 2018
The IVF diary
The Jellie Diary is back. Jamie and Ellie are busy preparing for the start of their second cycle of ICSI, following the birth of their ICSI daughter in June 2017.
5 Pillars of Fertility

Can Stress Really Have an Impact on Our Fertility?

My Baba
5 June, 2018
Trying For A Baby
I want to introduce  you to THE 5 PILLARS OF FERTILE; and teach you how bringing them into your life will help you become a parent from a place of health and balance.
smash the cake gif

How We Created The Perfect Smash The Cake for Baby’s 1st Birthday!

Ellie & Jamie
1 June, 2018
The IVF diary
It's Maddie's first birthday tomorrow, and long term My Baba readers will know it's been quite the journey for all three of us. To celebrate this amazing milestone in style, we enlisted the help of one of the most brilliant photographers I know, Carly Michael to create and capture a beautiful smash the cake session.
Food and Fertility

Fertility & Nutrition: Foods to Eat and Foods to Avoid

Michelle Walsh
9 April, 2018
Trying For A Baby
An overview of the role food plays in fertility, the foods to indulge in, the foods to avoid, and some brilliant cooking tips from nutritionist and personal trainer Michelle Walsh.
IVF Abroad - what to watch out for

Planning Your IVF Trip Abroad? The Things You Need to Know

Ellie Thompson
5 February, 2018
Expert, Trying For A Baby, The IVF diary
Dr Caroline Phillips from Fertility Clinics Abroad gives us the low-down on important things to think about before heading oversees for IVF treatment.
A Guide To The Black Cat Selfie

A Guide To The Black Cat Selfie

Ellie Thompson
31 January, 2018
The IVF diary
A Guide To The Black Cat Selfie - in response to The BBC news article claiming black cats are overlooked due to their inability to be photographed.
Genetic Testing Pre Pregnancy

Home Genetic Testing Kits – Should We Be Getting Tested Pre Pregnancy?

Dr Ellie Cannon
29 November, 2017
Expert, Trying For A Baby
We talk to Dr Ellie Cannon about a new home genetics testing kit, and whether testing for health problems should become part of a pre-pregnancy routine. 

Baby Swimming Lessons – The Tips & Tricks You’ll Need to Survive It…

Ellie & Jamie
6 November, 2017
Blogger, The IVF diary
My first baby swimming lesson with Maddie went err - swimmingly. Until we got to the changing room post lesson. That's when the nightmare began...
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