The Journal

Holistic IVF Add-ons: Acupuncture, Nutrition and Support That Actually Helps

Holistic support during IVF is not fringe wellness. Here is what the evidence actually says about acupuncture, Mediterranean diet, naturopathic support and fertility doulas for women undergoing IVF.

The Male Fertility Factor: Why Fertility Is a Team Sport

Male factor infertility accounts for up to half of all cases. And yet fertility treatment - and the emotional weight of it - falls almost entirely on women. Here is what we should all know about ma...

What Does Healthy Sperm Look Like? The Male Fertility Guide Nobody Gives You

Male fertility is half the conception equation - and it is consistently under-investigated. Here is the honest guide to sperm health, what affects it, and the diet and lifestyle changes that actual...

What Is Ovulation Tracking? A Naturopath's Guide to Your Fertile Window

Understanding when you ovulate is one of the most useful things you can do when trying to conceive. Fertility Naturopath Aimee Lewis of Flow Naturopathy walks through ovulation tracking, your ferti...

A Prenatal Diet to Support Maternal Health

Adequate vitamin and mineral consumption undoubtedly improves both foetal and maternal health. But rarely does prenatal education include nutritional advice for us, too. "A healthy diet during pr...

Conscious Conception: Mindful Practices to Prepare for Pregnancy

For those who prefer intention over the "not, not trying" approach, conscious conception offers a framework for preparing mind and body. Birth educator Yahna Fookes shares simple yoga and breathwor...

How to Optimise Fertility Naturally: 7 Evidence-Based Ways

Medical interventions aren't the only route to conception. From knowing your fertile window to diet, sleep and stress, here are seven natural, evidence-based ways to give your fertility its best sh...

8 Foods to Boost Fertility: A Nutritionist's Preconception List

"Eat a balanced diet" is sound advice, but meats and vegetables don't come with a nutrition panel. Nutritionist Kelly Benton unpacks eight genuinely nutrient-dense foods to support fertility and pr...

IVF FAQs: An Australian Fertility Doctor Answers Your Questions

IVF can feel like a full-time job in emotional logistics. So we asked Australian fertility specialist Dr Tom Manley to answer the questions we're all lowkey Googling at midnight: when to consider I...

A Holistic Approach to Conception: One Couple's Preparation

We'll happily spend 18 months planning a wedding, but rarely that long preparing for a baby. Doula and photographer Cara Burns shares how she and her partner spent months readying their bodies, min...