Pregnancy spacing (also known as the inter-partum interval) is how long the space or gap is between pregnancies and it is an essential part of family planning. Some of you will be big fans of having your babies as close together as possible, while others will think that is some sort of madness. Regardless of what…
There was an interesting interview about dietary iodine and health on Life Matters on Radio National (RN) and here is the link to the podcast: http://www.abc.net.au/radionational/programs/lifematters/iodine-deficiency-and-diet/8546078. The guests were Prof Creswell Eastman and Karen Charlton, here is their background provided on the website: Creswell Eastman Professor of Medicine Sydney Medical School, Principal at the Sydney Thyroid…
Lead is a potent neurotoxin with no known safe exposure level; there is no way to soften the harsh reality of that. Exposure to even very small amounts in utero and in childhood can cause brain damage in children, leading to loss of function, decreased IQ scores and behavioural problems including attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).…
What do you mean by “healthy sperm”? “Healthy sperm” is really a bit of a short-cut way of saying a male’s reproductive function is in good order and they are fertile. So while we only mention sperm, in effect, this means they are able to have and maintain an erection and are able to ejaculate,…
What is the basal body temperature? The basal body temperature is the lowest normal temperature (i.e. without any illnesses or abnormal environmental conditions). Why record the basal temperature? The two most common reasons to record your basal temperature is to provide information about thyroid function (people with under-active thyroid may be ‘colder’ than typical) and…
So, you are thinking about starting a family – pretty exciting and scary at the same time! Simple things can make a profound difference to how easy (or difficult) it is to fall pregnant, have a trouble-free pregnancy and a healthy baby. Here are the basics to get you started. Fresh and unprocessed food Healthy,…