Fertility Journal

Prenatal Care Options in Australia: How to Choose

The positive test is the easy part. Choosing your prenatal care is the first real decision of your pregnancy, and the good options book out fast. Here is every model available in Australia, what it...

An Endometriosis Diet: What to Eat and What to Avoid

Endometriosis affects 1 in 10 Australian women in their reproductive years, yet most do not recognise the symptoms. Here is what nutrition research tells us about managing endo through diet - and w...

A Fertility Nutritionist's Guide to Preconception Preparation

Health professionals recommend preparing your body for pregnancy at least three months before trying to conceive. Fertility Nutritionist Kelly Benton of Feeding the Bump explains exactly what that ...

Do Prenatal Vitamins Have Side Effects? What's Normal and What to Do About It

Nausea, constipation, green poop, fluorescent yellow urine - if you have experienced any of these after starting a prenatal, you are not alone. Here is what is actually causing them and what to do ...

Hyperemesis Gravidarum: When Pregnancy Sickness Is More Than Morning Sickness

Severe pregnancy sickness is common, but that doesn't make it normal. Too often dismissed as "just part of being pregnant," hyperemesis gravidarum can be debilitating. Here's the truth about it, wh...

IUI Explained: What Intrauterine Insemination Is and Who It's For

Often recommended early in the fertility journey, IUI is minimally invasive and doesn't always need hormone therapy. Here's a clear, honest guide to what intrauterine insemination involves, who it ...

Why Prenatal Vitamins Matter Postpartum (Not Just During Pregnancy)

Pregnancy, labour and birth demand a lot from the body, often leaving new mothers depleted from the moment mothering begins. Here's why a prenatal vitamin still matters after your baby arrives, how...

Pregnancy Nutrition Made Simple: 6 Nutrient-Dense Foods to Eat

"Eat a well-balanced diet" is the standard advice, but what does that actually mean? Here are six genuinely nutrient-dense foods worth building into your pregnancy diet, and the simple reasons each...

Antenatal Anxiety and Depression: Signs, Causes and Where to Get Help

Pregnancy and fertility treatment can stir up intense emotions. But when worry or low mood starts affecting daily life, it may be more than hormones. Here's what antenatal anxiety and depression lo...

Vegan, Vegetarian and Expecting? What You Actually Need to Know About Protein in Pregnancy

moode founder Jess Rosenberg was vegetarian until her naturopath advised her to reconsider. After studying nutrition and naturopathy herself, here is what she learned about plant-based pregnancy nu...