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Blood Tests Look Fine, But You Feel Terrible? Here’s What to Know About Normal vs. Optimal

February 17, 2026 Stella Parker

Feeling tired, bloated, or hormonally off despite “normal” blood tests? Learn why normal doesn’t always mean optimal, which markers matter most for women’s health, and how to support energy, hormones, and wellbeing.

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In chinese medicine, fertility, hormones, IVF & Assisted Reproducti, preconception health, reproductive health, women's health, integrative care Tags subclinical deficiency, optimal health, functional blood ranges, blood test interpretation, normal vs optimal, fertility support, thyroid health, women’s hormones, hormonal imbalance, perimenopause, nutrient depletion, vitamin B12, ferritin levels, iron deficiency, preventative care, root cause medicine, holistic health, TCM for women, traditional chinese medicine, women's health, Hormone Health, integrative medicine, chinese medicine, Perimenopause support, fertility, burnout, preventative health
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PCOS 101: How It Affects Your Fertility and What You Can Do About It

February 10, 2026 Stella Parker

PCOS affecting your fertility? Learn what really matters, bust common myths, and discover steps to support ovulation, hormones, and pregnancy.

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In pcos, fertility, reproductive health, women's health, hormones, preconception health, IVF & Assisted Reproducti Tags PCOS, Hormone Imbalance, Women’s Hormones, Hormonal Health, Cycle Tracking, Preconception Planning, IVF and PCOS, Letrozole, Supplements for PCOS, PCOS Nutrition, Lifestyle Strategies for PCOS, Pregnancy with PCOS, Egg Quality, Hyperandrogenism, Insulin Resistance, Ovulation Irregularities, PCOS and Fertility, Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome
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Off to the Pub: What Alcohol, Lifestyle, Stress & Microplastics Really Have to Do With Fertility

February 3, 2026 Stella Parker

What Impacts Sperm Health? A Modern Guide to Male Fertility

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In male fertility, trying to conceive, preconception health, fertility, reproductive health Tags Male fertility, Sperm quality, Alcohol and fertility, Trying to conceive, Preconception health, Sperm health, fertility, Lifestyle factors, Male factor infertility, Fertility education, Hormone health
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Trying to Conceive and Getting Botox — Should You Stop?

January 30, 2026 Stella Parker

Trying to conceive and wondering if Botox could affect fertility? Here’s what the research says, what’s unknown, and when pausing might make sense.

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In fertility, trying to conceive, women's health Tags Trying to Conceive, Fertility Myths, Botox and Fertility, Preconception Health, Hormone Health, Nervous System, Fertility, Stress and Fertility, IVF Preparation, Egg Quality, Women’s Hormones, Integrative Fertility, Liver Qi Stagnation, Kidney Jing, Burnout and Hormones
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Starting Egg Freezing Stims? How to Support Your Body (Without Overdoing It)

January 27, 2026 Stella Parker

Egg freezing stimulation can feel intense. Learn how to support your nervous system, body and energy during ovarian stimulation — without overdoing it.

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In egg freezing, fertility, reproductive health, IVF & Assisted Reproducti Tags ovarian stimulation IVF support egg freezing assisted reproduction fertility treatment IVF side effects, ovarian stimulation, IVF support, egg freezing, assisted reproduction, fertility treatment, IVF side effects
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TTC and Overthinking Every Test? Here’s What Actually Matters

January 22, 2026 Stella Parker

AMH, NK cells, progesterone tests… fertility testing can feel like a maze. Here’s what really matters, what’s useful, and what’s just fluff — so you can stop stressing and start planning your journey with confidence.

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In fertility, reproductive health, IVF & Assisted Reproducti, hormones, women's health Tags Fertility myths debunked, Hormone health for women, Fertility journey support, IVF planning tips, Stress and fertility, Lifestyle for conception, Fertility tests explained, Early fertility testing, Male fertility factors, Semen analysis importance, Implantation failure causes, Recurrent miscarriage solutions, NK cells and pregnancy, Cervical mucus and fertility, Basal body temperature (BBT), Progesterone testing, Ovulation tracking, Natural conception tips, Anti-Müllerian hormone explained, AMH and fertility
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You’re Freezing Your Eggs: A Step-by-Step Prep Guide

January 19, 2026 Stella Parker

Prep for egg freezing stress-free! Tips on nutrition, self-care, acupuncture & emotional support to help your body do its thing.

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In egg freezing, fertility, reproductive health, women's health, emotional wellbeing Tags Self-Care for Fertility, Hormone Health, Emotional Support, Acupuncture for Fertility, Stress & Fertility, Nutrition for Fertility, Women’s Health Tips, Ovarian Stimulation, IVF Support, Fertility Prep, Egg freezing
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Fertility, Hormones & Pregnancy: Why Cheap Vitamins Are a Bad Idea

January 12, 2026 Stella Parker
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I’m picky about your supplements & you should be too! Not all supplements and Chinese herbs are created equal. Learn why quality, absorption, and TGA-approved sourcing matter for fertility, pregnancy, and hormone balance — and why cheap options might not give your body what it really needs.

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In fertility, conception, preconception health, women's health, supplements Tags Fertility supplements Prenatal vitamins Practitioner-grade supplements Bioavailable nutrients TGA-approved herbs Chinese herbal medicine Hormone balance Quality vitamins Perimenopause support Evidence-based supplementation, Evidence-based supplementation, Perimenopause support, Quality vitamins, Hormone balance, Chinese herbal medicine, TGA-approved herbs, Bioavailable nutrients, Practitioner-grade supplements, Prenatal vitamins, Fertility supplements
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Trying to Conceive: What Nobody Told You About the Rollercoaster Ahead

January 6, 2026 Stella Parker
Peaceful, calming bedroom to support restful sleep and reduce stress for preconception health

Trying to conceive? Discover expert-backed tips, lifestyle strategies, and integrative guidance to optimise ovulation, egg and sperm quality, and your chances of pregnancy.

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In fertility, hormones, preconception health, women's health, trying to conceive Tags fertility, trying to conceive, TTC, preconception, ovulation, egg quality, sperm quality, conception tips, fertility diet, IVF, acupuncture fertility, reproductive health, women’s health
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Thinking of Freezing Your Eggs? Should You or Not?

December 29, 2025 Stella Parker

Egg freezing is an option more women are exploring, but deciding whether it’s right for you can feel overwhelming. This guide helps you weigh the benefits, limitations, and emotional realities of egg freezing, so you can make a choice that fits your life, health, and values.

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In fertility, hormones Tags Egg freezing, Oocyte cryopreservation, Fertility preservation, Female fertility, Reproductive health, Fertility options, IVF and egg freezing
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Acupuncture in Pregnancy - Yay or Nay?

November 20, 2025 Stella Parker

Acupuncture in pregnancy is not only safe — it’s one of the most supportive, evidence-backed ways to ease symptoms, calm your nervous system, and prepare your body for birth.

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In chinese medicine, fertility, self care, tcm Tags evidence based, pregnancy, labour
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Spotting Outside Your Period? Here's What Your Body's Trying to Tell You

June 23, 2025 Stella Parker

The truth about spotting before or after your period — from a Chinese Medicine perspective

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In chinese medicine, fertility, tcm
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All things Pregnancy Health & FAQ

September 22, 2023 Stella Parker

Answers for all the pregnancy q’s you’ve been having!

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In chinese medicine, fertility, tcm Tags pregnancy, preconception, fertility
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We need to talk about Perimenopause

August 28, 2023 Stella Parker

We don’t talk nearly enough about it, and approximately 50% of us will go through it. So let’s be prepared!

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In chinese medicine, fertility, life, seasons, tcm Tags periods, perimenopause, hormones, women's health
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We prepare for birth, but not for what comes after

August 14, 2023 Stella Parker

Mums need to be held, in order to hold.

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In chinese medicine, fertility, how to fix your life, life, parenthood, stress, postpartum Tags postpartum, motherhood, tired mum, support, postnatal
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Don't wait until you're pregnant to get acupuncture

June 19, 2023 Stella Parker

Don’t wait til you’re pregnant to reap the benefits of acupuncture.

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In chinese medicine, fertility, life, seasons
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Why Every Woman needs to Know About Pelvic Floor Health

June 8, 2023 Stella Parker

A critical component of women’s health.

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In chinese medicine, fertility, how to fix your life, self care Tags pelvic floor, health, women's health, incontinence, prolapse
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I'm pregnant! Should I have acupuncture?

June 2, 2023 Stella Parker

Hint: yes!

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In chinese medicine, fertility, parenthood Tags pregnancy, preconception, acupuncture, chinese medicine, fertility
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Fortify Your Fertility: more ways that acupuncture may assist during an IVF cycle

May 29, 2023 Stella Parker

Acupuncture during your IVF cycle

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In chinese medicine, fertility Tags ivf, fertility, acupuncture
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From Stress Reduction to Hormone Balance: the benefits of Acupuncture during IVF

May 25, 2023 Stella Parker

Should you have acupuncture during your IVF cycle? Yes, yes you should!

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In chinese medicine, fertility Tags ivf, stress, fertility, assisted reproduction, evidence based
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