The Journal

Pregnancy Breakfast Ideas: 3 Easy, Nutrient-Packed Recipes

Good prenatal nutrition can be as simple as throwing a wild mix of good things together. Here are three easy, nutrient-packed breakfast recipes to power your body through conception and pregnancy, ...

What to Expect During a Miscarriage: What Nobody Tells You

We've gotten better at talking about how common miscarriage is. What's still missing is what it's actually like, physically. Nicola shares her story, and the practical things she wishes someone had...

Egg Freezing and Endometriosis: Hayley's Story

Hayley was 32 and single when she started looking into egg freezing. The workup uncovered something she'd never suspected: endometriosis. This is her honest account of the process, the hormones, th...

What to Know About Prenatal Vitamins: A Naturopath's Guide

The prenatal aisle is overwhelming. Naturopath and fertility specialist Lucy Fitzgibbons shares how she chooses a quality prenatal, the nutrient forms that actually absorb, and the cheap ones to av...

Egg Freezing Explained: How It Works, Costs and What to Expect

What is egg freezing, who should consider it, how does it actually work, and what does it cost? Here's the clear, honest, slightly cheeky guide to getting your eggs on ice, from the first GP visit ...

Ovulation Induction (OI): What It Is, Who It's For, What to Expect

If you have irregular periods, PCOS or unexplained infertility, you may have been offered ovulation induction as a first-line fertility treatment. Here's a clear, honest guide to what OI actually i...

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...

Finding Yourself After a Baby

The moment you become a mum, life shifts in ways that are both beautiful and, let's be honest, overwhelming. You're now balancing the wonder and responsibility of new life, with a sense of finding ...

How to Go From Pill to Pregnancy: A Naturopath's Preconception Guide

Coming off the pill can be empowering, and a little daunting. Fertility naturopath Lucy Fitzgibbons shares how to prepare your body for pregnancy, what the transition really looks like, and a step-...

Pregnant and Sexy: Maintaining Intimacy and Libido During Pregnancy

Pregnant or sexual? Mother or sexy? Why not all of the above. On the libido lift many women feel, the tired old myth that mothers can't be sexual, and how to keep intimacy alive while your body doe...