I'm Thinking of Having a Baby

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Do you know when you ovulate?
If you're trying for a baby, nothing is more important than timing it right.
And as Ami from Food Baby tells us in this episode, there are benefits to tracking your cycle beyond just getting pregnant!
Here are links to the devices that Ami describes in this episode:
Ava - ships only to the US and Europe
Tempdrop - ships internationally
Ovusense - doesn't currently ship to Asia
Are you thinking of having a baby and want to find out more?

• Snaffle your FREE 'eating for pregnancy' checklist, to ensure you're doing best for you and bubs-to-be!
• Follow us on Instagram for all you need to know to prepare for pregnancy
• Subscribe to our show to never miss an episode. Would you mind leaving us a review, or better yet, share with another mama or dad-to be?!

Are you ready to cut through the confusion and get your personalised nutrition plan? Find out more about working with Oh Goodness! Nutrition.

Wanna know if you're eating right to get pregnant faster? Don't be like the other 97%* of women who are missing out on some key foods (and baby-loving nutrients!). Get your Fertility Favourite Foods checklist here.
*A weirdly specific number, yes. A study of >5000 women in NZ found that most of them weren't eating enough of the foods we know help make the best babies. For more of a shocker, a similar study in Australia showed that 0% were eating ideally (even though two-thirds of them thought they were!)
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Email me love notes, questions, or comments at [email protected]
Oh Goodness! Nutrition is an evidence-based dietitian practice. However, given the general nature of the content presented on this podcast, it can not replace individualised medical advice. Get yo'self a professional (psst, like me).

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I'm thrilled to have world-renowned scientist Professor Greg Anderson join me for this episode. Greg has spent his career researching how fertility is affected by stress (and nutrition, but that's probably another episode!)
Who isn't affected by stress these days?! Hear how Greg and his team have uncovered the potential reason stress can cause infertility, and what we can do about it.
Are you thinking of having a baby and want to find out more?

• Snaffle your FREE 'eating for pregnancy' checklist, to ensure you're doing best for you and bubs-to-be!
• Follow us on Instagram for all you need to know to prepare for pregnancy
• Subscribe to our show to never miss an episode. Would you mind leaving us a review, or better yet, share with another mama or dad-to be?!

Oh Goodness! Nutrition is an evidence-based dietitian practice. However, given the general nature of the content presented on this podcast, it can not replace individualised medical advice.
Are you ready to cut through the confusion and get your personalised nutrition plan? Find out more about working with Oh Goodness! Nutrition.

Wanna know if you're eating right to get pregnant faster? Don't be like the other 97%* of women who are missing out on some key foods (and baby-loving nutrients!). Get your Fertility Favourite Foods checklist here.
*A weirdly specific number, yes. A study of >5000 women in NZ found that most of them weren't eating enough of the foods we know help make the best babies. For more of a shocker, a similar study in Australia showed that 0% were eating ideally (even though two-thirds of them thought they were!)
Will you leave me a rating or review? Pretty please with a cherry on top?
I'm also on da Insta at ohgoodness_nutrition. Drop by with a wave and let's be friends.
Email me love notes, questions, or comments at [email protected]
Oh Goodness! Nutrition is an evidence-based dietitian practice. However, given the general nature of the content presented on this podcast, it can not replace individualised medical advice. Get yo'self a professional (psst, like me).

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Calling all coffee lovers! This is definitely an episode you want to tune into!
I'm joined by fertility nutrition expert Catherine Chong from catherine.fertilitydietitian who shares with us the latest research into what to be aware of when it comes to caffeine consumption, how much we should aim for, and alternatives to try if we're thinking of having a baby.
In the episode, I mention herbal teas that are currently listed as safe for pregnant and breastfeeding women. The following can be drunk in moderation (no more than 2-3 cups per day):
- ginger
- lemon balm
- linden flower (unless pre-existing cardiac conditions)
- peppermint
- red raspberry leaf (no more than one cup per day in the first three months of pregnancy)
- rosemary
- rose hip
Do you want to find out more?

• Snaffle your FREE 'eating for pregnancy' checklist, to ensure you're doing best for you and bubs-to-be!
• Follow us on Instagram for all you need to know to prepare for pregnancy
• Subscribe to our show to never miss an episode. Would you mind leaving us a review, or better yet, share with another mama or dad-to be?!

Oh Goodness! Nutrition is an evidence-based dietitian practice. However, given the general nature of the content presented on this podcast, it can not replace individualised medical advice.
Are you ready to cut through the confusion and get your personalised nutrition plan? Find out more about working with Oh Goodness! Nutrition.

Wanna know if you're eating right to get pregnant faster? Don't be like the other 97%* of women who are missing out on some key foods (and baby-loving nutrients!). Get your Fertility Favourite Foods checklist here.
*A weirdly specific number, yes. A study of >5000 women in NZ found that most of them weren't eating enough of the foods we know help make the best babies. For more of a shocker, a similar study in Australia showed that 0% were eating ideally (even though two-thirds of them thought they were!)
Will you leave me a rating or review? Pretty please with a cherry on top?
I'm also on da Insta at ohgoodness_nutrition. Drop by with a wave and let's be friends.
Email me love notes, questions, or comments at [email protected]
Oh Goodness! Nutrition is an evidence-based dietitian practice. However, given the general nature of the content presented on this podcast, it can not replace individualised medical advice. Get yo'self a professional (psst, like me).

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What can you do today that will improve your time to conception, and benefit you and bubs for both the short and long term?
Listen to the five practical tips Lora Attia from Dietitian For Mums gives us on this episode of I'm Thinking of Having a Baby.
The five aspects we cover are:
- get enough iron 🏋🏼‍♀️
- load yourself with omega-3s 🐟
- choose to drink less alcohol 🍸
- eat the rainbow 🌈
- move your body 🤸🏽‍♂️
Do you want to find out more?

• Snaffle your FREE 'eating for pregnancy' checklist, to ensure you're doing best for you and bubs-to-be!
• Follow us on Instagram for all you need to know to prepare for pregnancy
• Subscribe to our show to never miss an episode. Would you mind leaving us a review, or better yet, share with another mama or dada-to be?!

Oh Goodness! Nutrition is an evidence-based dietitian practice. However, given the general nature of the content presented on this podcast, it can not replace individualised medical advice.
Are you ready to cut through the confusion and get your personalised nutrition plan? Find out more about working with Oh Goodness! Nutrition.

Wanna know if you're eating right to get pregnant faster? Don't be like the other 97%* of women who are missing out on some key foods (and baby-loving nutrients!). Get your Fertility Favourite Foods checklist here.
*A weirdly specific number, yes. A study of >5000 women in NZ found that most of them weren't eating enough of the foods we know help make the best babies. For more of a shocker, a similar study in Australia showed that 0% were eating ideally (even though two-thirds of them thought they were!)
Will you leave me a rating or review? Pretty please with a cherry on top?
I'm also on da Insta at ohgoodness_nutrition. Drop by with a wave and let's be friends.
Email me love notes, questions, or comments at [email protected]
Oh Goodness! Nutrition is an evidence-based dietitian practice. However, given the general nature of the content presented on this podcast, it can not replace individualised medical advice. Get yo'self a professional (psst, like me).

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In this episode, we'll uncover how exercise can beat insulin resistance and boost your fertility. From the immediate effects of active muscles to the long-term benefits of improved insulin receptors and mitochondrial activity, we've got the juicy nuggets you need. We'll explore three main types of movement— aerobic, resistance, and high-intensity interval training—and discuss the most effective ways to reduce insulin resistance. Remember, it's all about consistency and finding what exercise brings you joy. So get ready to crush those sugar cravings, manage insulin resistance, and have some fun along the way.
TIMESTAMPS
00:27 Recap on "do you have insulin resistance (IR)?"
01:28 Five ways exercise deals with IR
03:38 The three main types of movement
04:23 The relative effectiveness of each type of movement at squashing IR
07:45 How long to exercise benefits last? i.e. how often do I need to move to manage my IR?
08:56 Some proven hacks to exercise consistently, my friend.
11:53 See you next time!

Wanna know if you're eating right to get pregnant faster? Don't be like the other 97%* of women who are missing out on some key foods (and baby-loving nutrients!). Get your Fertility Favourite Foods checklist here.
*A weirdly specific number, yes. A study of >5000 women in NZ found that most of them weren't eating enough of the foods we know help make the best babies. For more of a shocker, a similar study in Australia showed that 0% were eating ideally (even though two-thirds of them thought they were!)
Will you leave me a rating or review? Pretty please with a cherry on top?
I'm also on da Insta at ohgoodness_nutrition. Drop by with a wave and let's be friends.
Email me love notes, questions, or comments at [email protected]
Oh Goodness! Nutrition is an evidence-based dietitian practice. However, given the general nature of the content presented on this podcast, it can not replace individualised medical advice. Get yo'self a professional (psst, like me).