Better Babies

AMH is widely seen as a great indicator of potential fertility in women, it is something that is significantly impacted by age and lifestyle - all the more relevant to know given we now on average are waiting longer to have children and also on average have more stressful and toxic lives. Today’s podcast is an interview with one of our resident experts Mahantesh Karoshi consultant gynaecologist and obstetrician and all you need to know. Everything from ‘what is the ideal level’ to ‘how do we test it’, ‘what causes it change’ and much, much more. Mr Karoshi believes this is something you should have tested regularly from age 18 and this podcast will explain why.

The recent scandal around bribes being paid to get children places in Ivy League schools has caused shock waves. Moral issues aside this has had potentially devastating effects on the children involved. It’s extreme, but does it say something sinister about the way society sees ‘success’ and the long term effect it can have on our children’s mental health? We are joined by one of our resident expert advisor’s Christophe Sauerwein psychotherapist with a specialism in developmental trauma as well as Academic Director of iCAAD to discuss all the drivers, societal pressure, perfectionism and the long term effects this can have on a developing personality. Even more importantly are some simple and practical tips as parents we can use to sense check decisions we make for our kids.

This week saw a second trial rule that the herbicide Glyphosate (one of the most prolifically used globally) contributed to a man’s cancer. This is just one example of how this may not be so safe and good for our health. Conception, pregnancy and early years is a particularly vulnerable time and there is credible research suggesting that too much exposure can increase risks around development and conception. We look some of the red flags raised by some very legitimate research (not funded by Monsanto). We also discuss what options you have (other than buying organically) to avoid too much exposure.

Welcome to the weekly round up from Better Babies. This week is all about sleep and not in the way you may think. We take a look at it’s power over hormones and fertility, specifically how it could be behind the huge fall off in sperm count over the last forty years. We also look at how research is suggesting the way a baby’s circadian rhythm is established could be being disrupted by modern life and how crucial this is for preserving and promoting future physical and mental health. Most crucially is what you can do in order to counteract these modern day impacts. Check out www.betterbabies.com for all the detail behind this week’s summary.

Welcome to the weekly round up from Better Babies. This week it is all about firing up your body’s own defence system with the mother of all antioxidants: Glutathione. In this episode we go through why it is so important and how modern life depletes it and causes us challenges especially when it comes to conceiving and having kids. Most importantly we talk all about how you boost it. For more check out: https://www.betterbabies.com/conception/2019/3/4/the-ultimate-defence-for-you-and-your-baby-and-how-to-have-more-of-it

This is the weekly round up from Better Babies. 1) estrogen dominance and the man boob! Why it is affecting all of us and how you can avoid. 2) quick snippets from our resident expert mental health expert Christophe Sauerwein on what you can do to reduce a child’s risk of developing ADHD 3) can DHA reduce the risks around pre term birth and a child developing ADHD?

This quick and dirty ‘loo break’ episode with pre and post natal specialist trainer Natalie Ferris explains how your ability to exercise varies with your cycle and shift in hormones. It details which stage is best to focus on building strength, which stage to do cardio and what to eat when based on your hormones. Understanding this will put you in a better position to optimise your fitness and health.

The all you need to know ‘Loo Break’ version of what to think about when it comes to returning to exercise post baby with specialist pre and post natal trainer Natalie Ferris. When is it ok to start, how to start, what is safe and what to do about exercise and breastfeeding.

The quick ‘loo break’ snap shot: all you need to know about exercise in pregnancy with expert pre and post natal trainer Natalie Ferris. Why you should do it, what is safe, the dos and dont’s and how to make it work for you.

Loo Break segment: The quick down and dirty all you need to know about exercise for fertility with pre and post natal specialist trainer Natalie Ferris. What can help and what can hurt you.