Podcast / 21 August, 2019 / My Baba

Parental Control, Episode 4: Are We Too Impatient About Getting Pregnant? How To Boost Your Odds Of Conception

How can you assess how fertile you are? Does mental health have an impact on fertility? And are you falling for the common fertility myths?

My Baba founder Leonora invited fertility expert Zita West, who has helped thousands of couples on the journey on their pregnancy journey, on the show to talk to us about the common issues couples face when trying to conceive, lifestyle adjustments you can make to improve your fertility, and whether medical intervention is always necessary.

Key topics this episode touches on include: how age affects fertility (1.30); assessing how fertile you are (3.10); getting pregnant in your 20s, 30s, 40s (4.57); how fertility is a ‘whole body approach’ (7.24); how to deal with the uncertainty around conception (8.50); a balanced diet and your fertility (14.50); common mistakes when trying to conceive (17:08); optimising your man’s fertility levels (22.02); when you should seek medical advice (22.54); holistic and medical intervention (25.00) and more.

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8 Tips to Boost Your Fertility and Chances of Conceiving

10 of The Best Gadgets & Gizmos to Help You Try To Conceive

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