Blog category: Fertility & Pregnancy.
Leah Hecthman specialises in Fertility & Pregnancy support.
The ability to boost fertility
Youth and fertility go hand in hand, right? Wrong. Find out why young couples need to think about their fertility now.
Building, promoting and supporting breast feeding
Introduction Whilst I always advise women that breast is best, for some breastfeeding is an exhaustive, troublesome and painful experience. Some [...]
Fertility – The Preconception Period
Just as we plan for a wedding, so to should we plan for one of the most important decisions of our [...]
Probiotics to prevent preeclampsia
A new large observational study conducted in Norway has just released promising results. Researchers have found that pregnant women who consume [...]
Fertility and Infertility
Join Leah Hechtman as she discusses Fertility and Infertility.
Interview: Fertility and You
Amy Whitney interviews Leah Hechtman on Circle Of Friends.
Understanding Sub-fertility and Infertility
Sometimes, a little helping hand is needed to achieve the dream of having a baby. Finding out that either you or your [...]
How I treat fertility and mental health: NHAA interview
Join Leah Hechtman as she discusses herbalism, naturopathy and her speciality of reproductive health. Leah is the President of The National Herbalists Association [...]
Erectile Dysfunction
Erectile dysfunction is a topic most commonly shrouded in guilt, insecurity and sadness.
Successful conception
Supporting mature women through ART
Caesarian delivery
Ultimately the whole birth process is about a healthy mother delivering a healthy baby.
Breastfeeding
Above all, breastfeeding is believed to be an incredible bonding experience between mothers and their children.
Pregnancy nausea
Pregnancy nausea would have to be one of nature’s most challenging but clever strategies of health.
Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS)
Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) is a condition in which ovulation is rare and tiny cysts (follicles) accumulate in the ovaries.
Preparing for pregnancy (Part 2)
In the first part of this article we reviewed a number of key aspects to consider in the preconception period.
Caffeine during pregnancy
It is imperative that women who are planning conception, are pregnant or who are breastfeeding abstain from caffeine in all forms.