I'm Thinking of Having a Baby

Send us Fan Mail Answers to the questions you've always had: how to beat morning sickness (or, all-day sickness more like!), face your fears of giving birth and discover what reeealllly happens after birth with your hormones and body.  A million thanks to everyone who sent through your questions - keep 'em coming for future episodes! On the DIY train but want some more support? I created...

Send us Fan Mail I probably sound like a broken record, but hey, if you didn't know, oxidative stress is a major player in men's infertility. And at the moment we have very expensive and limited ways to find out just how much it is affecting each man. It makes sense that supplements designed to combat oxidative stress would be the antidote. Right??! Plot twist! You'll need to listen...

Send us Fan Mail With a 50%-freaking-decrease in sperm count globally over the last 40 years, sperm health has never been a bigger issue in the realm of fertility.  I chat about what affects sperm quality and quantity, talk about male infertility testing including what kind of information a typical sperm test provides you with (spoiler: not enough!), and what are the biggest culprits that could be...

Send us Fan Mail Join me as we uncover the secrets of baby-making timing and frequency. Curious about the impact of intimacy on sperm quality? From decoding fertility signs to finding that sweet spot for conception, this episode's got all the insights you need to supercharge your journey to parenthood. Let's make boosting your fertility a whole lot more fun! TIMESTAMPS [00:00] Why timing...

Send us Fan Mail Join me, Hannah Eriksen, as I share my/our unique path to parenthood. From debunking fertility myths to unveiling surprising lifestyle tweaks, this episode reveals the meandering story of how we welcomed our son, Sebastian. Wanna be nosy about the highs, lows, and miracle of our journey? Grab a cuppa and listen in on our story. TIMESTAMPS [00:00] Starting Out: Sharing our journey...

Send us Fan Mail Here to reduce your endo pain naturally? Join me as I explore the intricate relationship between estrogen dominance, inflammation, and certain types of fats, such as palmitic acid, which quite likely make things worse. You'll hear where things are at between endometriosis and red meat, alcohol, caffeine, and even environmental disruptors like pesticides and BPA. While some pe...

Send us Fan Mail Today's episode is all about reducing endometriosis pain naturally, a topic that affects 5 to 15% of women globally. I provide a list of over ten different foods that are proven to help. And whether you're planning to have a baby in one year or ten, the tips I share here can boost your chances when the time is right. We'll explore how diet can be more effective than...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we're diving into the world of endometriosis and the dreaded "endo belly." If you're not familiar, endo is when the uterine lining decides to go on a field trip outside the uterus, causing pain, scarring, and bloating that makes you question your clothing choices. We'll explore the reasons behind the endo belly, including inflammation, hor...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we'll uncover how exercise can beat insulin resistance and boost your fertility. From the immediate effects of active muscles to the long-term benefits of improved insulin receptors and mitochondrial activity, we've got the juicy nuggets you need. We'll explore three main types of movement— aerobic, resistance, and high-intensity interval training—a...

Send us Fan Mail Last episode might have caused some mild panic when I shared how common insulin resistance is, but don't sweat it! I've got some fantastic news for you, and it involves the three magical words we all love: food, food, and more food! Now, listen up because I'm about to dish out some tasty tidbits. We're going to chat about the troublemakers that worsen insulin r...

Send us Fan Mail We'll break it down and spill the tea on what exactly insulin resistance is, what causes it, and how it messes with our precious bodies. We'll tackle the nitty-gritty details, from metabolic mayhem to the way it impacts our overall health - including fertility. TIMESTAMPS 00:25 What is normal insulin function? 01:00 When insulin doesn't work as it should. 01:23 Nigh...

Send us Fan Mail Inflammation - the naughty 'I' word everyone keeps talking about. Do you have inflammation in your body? Absolutely. Everyone does. Here I break down what it is, what causes it, and what you can do about it. I'll cover ambiguous words like: - oxidative stress - antioxidants - free radicals You'll learn how inflammation can hurt fertility, sperm and eggs. But yo...

Send us Fan Mail What are the things you MUST have your general practitioner (doctor) check for you before you get pregnant? In this episode of the I'm Thinking of Having a Baby podcast, I talk to Dr Kris. With 33 years of experience in general practice and special training in maternal care, she goes into detail about what kinds of preparation she will do with her patients who are planning a...

Send us Fan Mail Do you know when you ovulate? If you're trying for a baby, nothing is more important than timing it right. And as Ami from Food Baby tells us in this episode, there are benefits to tracking your cycle beyond just getting pregnant! Here are links to the devices that Ami describes in this episode: Ava - ships only to the US and Europe Tempdrop - ships internationally Ovusense -...

Send us Fan Mail I'm thrilled to have world-renowned scientist Professor Greg Anderson join me for this episode. Greg has spent his career researching how fertility is affected by stress (and nutrition, but that's probably another episode!) Who isn't affected by stress these days?! Hear how Greg and his team have uncovered the potential reason stress can cause infertility, and what...

Send us Fan Mail Calling all coffee lovers! This is definitely an episode you want to tune into! I'm joined by fertility nutrition expert Catherine Chong from catherine.fertilitydietitian who shares with us the latest research into what to be aware of when it comes to caffeine consumption, how much we should aim for, and alternatives to try if we're thinking of having a baby. In the epis...

Send us Fan Mail What can you do today that will improve your time to conception, and benefit you and bubs for both the short and long term? Listen to the five practical tips Lora Attia from Dietitian For Mums gives us on this episode of I'm Thinking of Having a Baby.  The five aspects we cover are: - get enough iron 🏋🏼‍♀️ - load yourself with omega-3s 🐟 - choose to drink less alcohol 🍸  -...

Send us Fan Mail One of the most common questions I get asked is "what supplements should I be taking??" shortly followed by... "When should I take them?" "How long should I take them?" "Should I just get a multivitamin?" It's a confusing landscape of pills out there, so with Antonia from Family Focus Nutrition we delve into the must-knows with a point...

Send us Fan Mail Sperm health: it's as important in conception as the women's contribution. And yet! Is not something we necessarily give enough thought to.  Matt shares how a couple of minor tweaks to his diet made a profound impact on his fertility and chances of conceiving. His story is not uncommon!  We cannot underestimate the value of good nutrition in the critical window of concep...

Send us Fan Mail Perhaps something that wouldn't cross your mind when planning a pregnancy is miscarriage. And yet, it occurs in roughly 25% of pregnancies. Rachel generously shares her story - her experience, perspective, thoughts, and how she is living now. It is well worth a listen if you're wanting to get a glimpse into how miscarriage can affect one's physical, mental and emoti...

Send us Fan Mail Did you know that endometriosis affects around 10% of women? It's super common, yet the wide effect it has on the body is not always well appreciated. In a very general nutshell, endometriosis is a chronic pain condition that is caused when the cells that normally live within the uterus grow elsewhere in the body. Chantelle shares her experience of living with endometriosis....

Send us Fan Mail Being diagnosed with Poly Cystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) can be perceived to cause infertility.  If you're thinking about having a baby with PCOS , no doubt this has crossed your mind.  However, it's very possible to have babies with PCOS as Katrina has!  Listen to her story about being diagnosed, how that affected her body image and relationship with food, how she manag...

Send us Fan Mail A client and a fabulous human, Sammi shares her story thinking about having a baby and the steps she took to ensure she and her partner were doing the best they could to prepare themselves for pregnancy nutritionally. Cutting through the Google faff, hear how she found clarity, support and a lifestyle change! Do you want to find out more? Snaffle your FREE ' eating for pregna...