Firstly I wanted to show you the face behind 'Naturally Conceive' (yes this is me- Amanda Adebisi!) and secondly ....please know;YOU ARE NOT ALONE...If you are dealing with infertility whether it be primary or secondary...or if you are suffering baby losses..I see you, I hear you.. and I know the pain..Of course everyone's experience is … Continue reading You are NOT alone
Ovulation: A sign of health!
The occurrence of ovulation in our menstrual cycles should start from when we are teens through our reproductive lives until we reach menopause. For ovulation to happen, a series of coordinated hormonal events need to take place. Clearly to conceive you need to ovulate but lets look at this from a health point of view … Continue reading Ovulation: A sign of health!
STOP Emotional Stress
You can make positive choices to stop emotional stress:Remember this acronym 'S.T.O.P' when feeling the stress building..S - Silence. Don’t say anything if you don’t have to. Easier said than done but our words program our actions so don’t speak, especially if you want to say something that adds stress. Don’t speak. If you can, … Continue reading STOP Emotional Stress
Five Folate Foods
My top 5 favourite foods to ensure I get lots of Folate in my diet are Broccoli, Avocado, Asparagus, Lentils/beans and Nuts/seeds. Folate (Vitamin B9) is vital for cell division for a growing embryo and helps prevent neural tube defects of the brain such as anencephaly and spina bifida. It can also help improve sperm … Continue reading Five Folate Foods
What is a LUF?
A Luteinized Unruptured Follicle (LUF) is where the egg grows in the maturing follicle normally and the follicle becomes a corpus luteum as normal, hormone levels and everything about the cycle can appear normal BUT the egg does not release from the follicle and remains trapped inside it. LUFs can therefore be a major reason … Continue reading What is a LUF?
Life is a long lesson in humility
'Humility' is not a word we often hear but it's all around us and life itself is certainly a long lesson in humility. I believe that being humble is a real sign of growth and as it says in a Proverb in the bible; 'When pride comes, then comes disgrace, but with the humble is … Continue reading Life is a long lesson in humility
Less than 10% of cycles are 28 days
We are often told that a woman's cycle should be a regular 28 days to be normal. Did you know that less than 10% of women's cycles are actually 28 days long? 😮 How long are your cycles? Now some of you do indeed have those cycles where your period arrives like clockwork every 4 … Continue reading Less than 10% of cycles are 28 days
Life is to be lived forward
It's so much easier to see the path you have come from and when looking back you really can see how things came about. You can see where your trips were, the crooked stones, your mistakes, your regrets, but also you can see the amazing triumphs, the courage and strength you had. You can also … Continue reading Life is to be lived forward
After The Storm
What storm are you facing? What rainbow are you chasing? 🌈 A few days ago we went for a beautiful walk around a lake in the pouring rain. ☂️ Afterwards the sun came through but though we searched we didn't see a rainbow. Sometimes the clouds stick around a long time before the rainbow … Continue reading After The Storm
Hope Endures
H.O.P.E Healing Of Past Experiences Holding Onto Promises Everyday Helping Other People Empathetically. Having Only Positive Expectations What does hope mean for you?
