For any new mum, nursing a baby can be a daunting prospect. Breastfeeding with PCOS, however, can present even more challenges, questions, and concerns. Thankfully, many of these potential hurdles are overcome with simple solutions. Studies estimate that around 70% of women with PCOS are insulin resistant. This means their bodies need to work harder to control their blood sugar levels, and at…
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PCOS and pregnancy… Just a dream? Absolutely not! I love sharing stories of women, just like you. Women who have shown, proven without a shadow of a doubt, that PCOS and pregnancy can go together. You can turn infertility on its head and win this challenge. Fiona is one incredible woman, with an amazing story. I asked if she’d be happy…
Are you ovulating with PCOS? Great question! Some women do, some don’t, and it’s important that you know. It is a sign that your body is working well and, of course, is essential if you are trying to conceive. What doesn’t help you know if you are ovulating with PCOS… The trouble is, ovulation predictor kits are notoriously inaccurate in…
If you suffer with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome, you are far more likely to struggle with fertility issues. In fact, PCOS to the number 1 reason women present to fertility clinics due to anovulatory infertility (infertility due to the lack of an egg being produced). But why does this happen? Let’s take a look at some of the hormonal issues important…
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS), and struggling to become a mum? You are not alone. I talk with and help many women with PCOS who are struggling with infertility too. In fact, PCOS is the major reason that women with anovulatory infertility (infertility due to the lack of a egg being produced) present to infertility clinics! PCOS is one of the…
Effectively managing stress is crucial for your – and your baby’s – health. By reducing stress, you improve the blood flow to your growing babies brain. You also help to set up your baby’s stress systems optimally while they are inside you. The benefits extend far past a PCOS pregnancy and throughout life. So what can you do to help…
