Honoring the Sacred Preparation Before Conception
As a holistic health and fertility specialist, I’ve come to see how the journey toward conception is about far more than biology. It’s about alignment — mind, body, and soul. On a recent episode of The Conscious Conception Show, I had the pleasure of speaking with Andrea Clarke, a womb and pelvic alchemist whose work […]
Why Parenting Starts Before Conception
Welcome to The Conscious Conception Show! I’m Sue Ritchie, and today I want to explore an idea that often surprises people—parenting doesn’t start at birth. It starts before conception. When we think about preparing for a baby, our focus often goes straight to the physical side: eating well, taking supplements, or considering fertility treatments. But […]
Your Body is Listening: How Stress and Negative Thoughts Impact your Fertility
Have you noticed how your body reacts when you’re stressed? Maybe your shoulders tense up, your stomach feels tight, or your sleep becomes restless. Now imagine the impact of that stress not just on your day-to-day wellbeing, but also on your fertility. The truth is, your body is always listening. Every thought, emotion, and stress […]
Why Preparing for Conception Is Like Growing Your Own Vegetables — And Why It Matters More Than You Think
One of the things my husband and I have done for many years now is grow our own vegetables. It’s something that brings us a lot of joy — especially when we start to see the results of our efforts: the first tomatoes ripening, the courgettes ready to pick, and the satisfaction of putting fresh, […]
Natural Fertility Tips Every Woman (and Couple) Should Know Before Trying to Conceive
Trying for a baby? Let’s talk about the things that can really help you prepare. Deciding to start (or grow) your family is such an exciting step, but it can also bring up a lot of questions. One of the biggest ones I hear from women and couples is: “Is there anything I can do […]
Is Your Home Harming Your Fertility Without You Realising?
When you’re trying to conceive — whether naturally or with IVF Preparation Support— most of the focus rightly tends to fall on your physical health, nutrition, how you’re managing stress, your mindset and lifestyle. And while these are all incredibly important pieces of the puzzle, there’s one area that is often overlooked… Your home environment. […]
How Your Screen Time Could Be Impacting Your Fertility – And What to Do About It
Is Your Tech Habit Affecting Your Fertility? If you find yourself scrolling through social media late at night, binge-watching your favourite show, or replying to emails right before bed, you’re not alone. Many of us have fallen into the habit of constant screen time, often right up until we switch off the light to go […]
Why Taking the Time to Prepare for IVF Can Make All the Difference
If you’re considering or about to start IVF, you might feel like you just need to get started as soon as possible. After all, when you’re struggling to conceive, every month that passes can feel like lost time. However, preparing your body before IVF can significantly improve your chances of success, reduce the number of […]
Vitamin D is Important when looking to Conceive
Did you know that having good levels of Vitamin D is important when you are looking to conceive? We often call Vitamin D the “sunshine vitamin” because it is produced in the skin in response to sunlight exposure. We can also get some Vitamin D from certain foods and also supplements. Unfortunately, today many people […]
Top Sources of Folic Acid for Pre-Conception and Pregnancy
Have you just decided that you want to have a baby or maybe you are struggling to conceive? Then what I am sharing here is very important for you to know. Ensuring you have plenty of folic acid is important in the pre-conception stage, as well as through pregnancy. Folic acid is important for our […]
