An overview: what’s happening in your body during menstruation As your period approaches, the lining of your uterus starts to break down, releasing prostaglandins that constrict the blood vessels in your uterus and make the muscle layer contract – say hello to period cramps. Prostaglandins may also lead to familiar unwelcome symptoms like headaches, [...]
Want to find the latest evidence based advice on PCOS & Dietary Management? As an expert Fertility and Pregnancy Dietitian that is specialsing in PCOS, I am committed to providing a platform where women can find resources, blogs and the opportunity to work with me to get tailored advice that will make a real difference [...]
PCOS& Insulin Resistance: What is the Link? Control my blood sugar levels to protect your fertility Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS)is not just a localised condition of the ovaries. PCOS is in fact classed as a complex hormonal and metabolic condition,causing irregular periods, fertility difficulties and hormone [...]
Hypothyroidism Thyroid function affects every organ in the body and is essential for metabolism and the reproductive system including menstruation and ovulation. Furthermore thyroid function and intake of iodine (a mineral needed to support thyroid function) increases during pregnancy and breastfeeding. Optimising the health of your thyroid function has so many benefits but the most common thyroid condition is hypothyroidism. As [...]
How to nurture your body physically to improve fertility and pregnancy Preconception is an important window of opportunity where we can improve the health of the baby before we welcome them to our world, and it begins with diet and lifestyle changes. If you have been following me for a while you will have an idea just how [...]
Nutrition for Egg Freezing with Guest Fertility Dietitian Nick Nation This article is co-written by Lora Attia and Nick Nation Nick is an Accredited Practising Dietitian and Accredited Sports Dietitian specialising in fertility nutrition. He is also a regular guest on Channel 9 News Perth as their nutrition expert. Nick has a special interest in women’s reproductive conditions including polycystic ovarian syndrome and endometriosis. [...]
Tips for Cycle Tracking with PCOS with guest fertility dietitian and ovulation expert Amara from Food Baby Amara is a fertility dietitian who started Food Baby after her own struggles to start a family. She now uses her knowledge to help others get pregnant faster and have the healthiest pregnancy possible through her online program, Optimizing Ovulation. [...]
5 Nutrition Tips to Optimise Ovulation Induction Ovulatory disorders are the leading cause of sub-infertility. This may present differently from woman to woman but is characterized by not ovulating at all or not ovulating frequently. This is often experienced by women who have PCOS. A fertility dietitian can help to optimise your diet and body [...]
My Top 5 Tips to Improve your Gut Health for PCOS! If you knew that by looking after your gut health you could also reduce PCOS symptoms would you want to learn how you can make a change today? I would! As a fertility dietitian that has a special interest in PCOS, I spend [...]
Gut Health & PCOS - What’s the Link? Why is Gut health important for managing PolyCystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS)? Emerging research is now showing a link between gut health and the development of PCOS. Dietary management of PCOS is considered first line therapy according to the recent guidelines published in 2018 (PCOS_Evidence-Based-Guidelines_20181009.pdf (monash.edu). Furthermore, [...]
