by Hannah Pearn
If you're Trying To Conceive and want to know what you can do to improve your fertility and understanding of it, then this podcast is for you. This is the fertility education and information that you wish you'd been given at school. I'm a fertility acupuncturist and fertility awareness educator and have spent the last ten years working with hundreds of people who are TTC. This podcast aims to provide practical and helpful information so you can take control of your fertility and reduce the overwhelm that can come when you're trying for a baby.
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April 11, 2025
<p>This is the final episode in this series <a href="https://www.reflexeast.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">Katy </a>and I are discussing all those unhelpful nuggets of useless and often hurtful advice/ comments that people throw out when you're trying to conceive. </p><p>We discuss:</p><ul><li>How unsolicited advice can be triggering and unhelpful.</li></ul><ul><li>Why stress's impact on fertility is often misunderstood.</li></ul><ul><li>How many misconceptions exist about trying to conceive.</li></ul><ul><li>How IVF is not a guaranteed solution for all fertility issues.</li></ul><ul><li>Why relaxation techniques are not a cure for infertility.</li></ul><ul><li>Why education on sex and conception is crucial.</li></ul><ul><li>How hope is important, but it doesn't guarantee pregnancy.</li></ul><ul><li>How people often oversimplify the journey to conception.</li></ul><ul><li>Why support and understanding are vital for those struggling with fertility.</li></ul><ul><li>Why the conversation around fertility needs to evolve and be more compassionate.</li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>Don't Tell Me To RELAX is sponsored by </strong><a href="https://acupips.com/"><strong>Acupips,</strong></a><strong> quote RELAX for 20% discount.</strong></p><p><br></p><p>💛 Join our<a href="https://mailchi.mp/hannahpearn/facebook-group"> Don't Tell Me To RELAX Fertility Support Community</a> for monthly webinars, a team of fertility experts and a lovely group of supportive people who understand where you're at.</p><p><br></p><p>🤩 Follow us on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/hannahpearnacupuncture/">Instagram.</a></p><p><br></p><p>☎️ Book a <a href="https://calendly.com/hello-6347/discovery-call">discovery call</a> to find out how we can support your fertility journey.</p><p><br></p><p><br></p>
April 4, 2025
<p>In the last couple of weeks there have been a lot of reports across the media about IVF Add Ons and there being no benefit to them.</p><p>The Human Fertilisation and Embryology Authority (HFEA) has issued a warning to those undergoing IVF about “unproven extras” (Add Ons) to increase their chances of having a baby. </p><p>These included acupuncture, nutrition, supplements, PGTA testing, microbiome tests, Time Lapse and Immunology amongst others.</p><p><br></p><p>I am joined by the brilliant Emma Whitney to discuss the findings, how it has been reported in the media and unpick the details behind some of the headlines.</p><p>We discuss:</p><p><br></p><ul><li>The role of the HFEA - a legally regulated entity that supports fertility clinics.</li></ul><ul><li>How the media often misrepresents the findings of patient surveys.</li></ul><ul><li>How Add-ons can vary significantly in their benefits and applications.</li></ul><ul><li>How the language used in media can create confusion and fear among patients.</li></ul><ul><li>Why Time-lapse technology provides valuable insights into embryo development.</li></ul><ul><li>Why patient context is crucial in evaluating the effectiveness of add-ons.</li></ul><ul><li>How a lack of scientific evidence is different unproven</li></ul><ul><li>The problem of scientific studies in the complexities of fertility</li></ul><ul><li>How the majority of clinics and practitioners are primarily focused on helping patients build families.</li></ul><p><br></p><p>For more information from Emma see her <a href="https://www.instagram.com/emmatheembryologist/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Instagram</a> account and <a href="https://www.emmatheembryologist.com/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Website</a></p><p>For more information on scientific studies on acupuncture see <a href="https://acupuncture.org.uk/fact-sheets/infertility-ivf/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">The British Acupuncture Council Factsheet.</a></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Don't Tell Me To RELAX is sponsored by </strong><a href="https://acupips.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer"><strong>Acupips,</strong></a><strong> quote RELAX for 20% discount.</strong></p><p><br></p><p>💛 Join our<a href="https://mailchi.mp/hannahpearn/facebook-group" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Fertility Support Community</a> for access to Teaching To Conceive, (our fertility education course), our monthly webinars and lovely group of supportive people who understand where you're at.</p><p><br></p><p>Don't Tell Me To RELAX! is sponsored by <a href="https://acupips.com/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Acupips</a> use code RELAX for 20% discount.</p><p><br></p><p>🤩 Follow us on<a href="https://www.instagram.com/hannahpearnacupuncture/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Instagram.</a></p><p><br></p><p>☎️ Book a<a href="https://calendly.com/hello-6347/discovery-call" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">discovery call</a> to find out how we can support your fertility journey.</p><p><br></p><p><br></p>
March 28, 2025
<p><a href="https://www.reflexeast.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">Katy</a> & I delve into the world of FemTech, discussing various technologies designed to help track menstrual cycles and fertility. We look at the pros and cons of different devices, including Temp Drop, Apple Watch, Aura Ring, and newer pee-on-stick technologies like PROOV and MIRA. </p><p><br></p><p>We discuss:</p><ul><li>How FemTech encompasses various technologies for tracking menstrual cycles.</li></ul><ul><li>Temp Drop - a wearable device that tracks basal body temperature.</li></ul><ul><li>Apple Watch and Aura Ring </li></ul><ul><li>How wearable tech can confirm ovulation but not predict it.</li></ul><ul><li>How Pee-on-stick technologies like PROOV and MIRA offer hormone tracking.</li></ul><ul><li>How understanding your cycle can be done with both high-tech and low-tech methods.</li></ul><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>💛 Join our<a href="https://mailchi.mp/hannahpearn/facebook-group" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Fertility Support Community</a> for access to Teaching To Conceive, (our fertility education course), our monthly webinars and lovely group of supportive people who understand where you're at.</p><p><br></p><p>🤩 Follow us on<a href="https://www.instagram.com/hannahpearnacupuncture/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Instagram.</a></p><p><br></p><p>☎️ Book a<a href="https://calendly.com/hello-6347/discovery-call" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">discovery call</a> to find out how we can support your fertility journey.</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p>
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