I recently spoke with Body +Soul all about the ‘Fertility Diet’ and how consuming a well-balanced diet can help improve your odds of becoming pregnant. Looking after yourself when trying
Do men have a biological clock too? Have you ever wondered about the ticking of the male biological clock? We know that women are most fertile from age 20-35, with
“For men, the recommended guidelines for alcohol consumption are more relaxed than they are for women when trying to conceive,” he says. Although Dr Joseph Sgroi is quick to point
All mums are encouraged to ‘rest up and take it easy’ to ensure they heal well after birth. Mums who deliver via caesarean section are also asked not to drive
Your first appointment is normally around 9-10 weeks gestation This will be a detailed 30 – 45-minute consultation. During this visit, I will ask you details about your medical and
So, you’re thinking about trying to get pregnant? Congratulations! Here’s what to do now to get healthy, have fun, and feel prepared to start trying to conceive. Pre-pregnancy planning is
Egg freezing is like taking out insurance for your fertility, Melbourne obstetrician Dr Joseph Sgroi explains. To obtain eggs for freezing in what’s called an egg retrieval, a woman undergoes hormonal stimulation
Gestational Diabetes (GDM) is a form of diabetes that occurs during pregnancy. If you have gestational diabetes your sugar levels are too high which affects you and also your unborn
Unfortunately the gift of pregnancy can sometimes be accompanied by a few unwanted side effects, such as stretch marks! Stretch marks are purple-red streaks that appear in overstretched skin. Most
