Being pregnant when you have a toddler can be challenging for anyone but it’s a short period in your life so don’t feel guilty about lapsed good habits or asking for help. it should simply be about getting through it the best way you can. Pregnant life when you have a toddler is hard work and Kay shares some great practical tips that will make a difference and help you get through.   KEY TAKEAWAYS  Sleep when your toddler sleeps, napping will become your favourite part of the day You may need to put healthy foods and good habits on the back burner. Don’t feel guilty about the habits of your toddler. Focus on looking after yourself and your firstborn above all else. The first trimester is hard you are not only growing a whole new person you are growing a whole new organ. Don’t forget to ask for help when you need it, you will need a break. Take everything one day or one hour at a time and don’t feel bad about changing plans.    BEST MOMENTS ‘The first trimester is about making it through’ ‘You brace yourself for some of the toughest weeks of your life’ ‘You will hang out for nap time don’t try and fight it’   VALUABLE RESOURCES IVF Before and After Podcast   ABOUT THE HOST IVF Before and After was founded by Kay Dempsey. She created IVF Before and After, after many years spent researching and practising every possible way to conceive with IVF. Kay has created a global community with the use of podcasts she will share the stepping stones to empower your mindset, fuel your body organically and support you along your fertility journey.   CONTACT METHOD https://www.instagram.com/ivfbeforeandafter/ https://twitter.com/IVFBEFOREAFTER https://www.facebook.com/IVF-Before-and-AfterThis show was brought to you by Progressive Media

Being pregnant when you have a toddler can be challenging for anyone but it’s a short period in your life so don’t feel guilty about lapsed good habits or asking for help. it should simply be about getting through it the best way you can. Pregnant life when you have a toddler is hard work and Kay shares some great practical tips that will make a difference and help you get through. KEY TAKEAWAYS <ul> <li>Sleep when your toddler sleeps, napping will become your favourite part of the day</li> <li>You may need to put healthy foods and good habits on the back burner.</li> <li>Don’t feel guilty about the habits of your toddler.</li> <li>Focus on looking after yourself and your firstborn above all else.</li> <li>The first trimester is hard you are not only growing a whole new person you are growing a whole new organ.</li> <li>Don’t forget to ask for help when you need it, you will need a break.</li> <li>Take everything one day or one hour at a time and don’t feel bad about changing plans.</li> </ul> BEST MOMENTS ‘The first trimester is about making it through’ ‘You brace yourself for some of the toughest weeks of your life’ ‘You will hang out for nap time don’t try and fight it’ VALUABLE RESOURCES <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/ivf-before-and-after-podcast/id1413710507?mt=2" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">IVF Before and After Podcast</a> ABOUT THE HOST IVF Before and After was founded by Kay Dempsey. She created IVF Before and After, after many years spent researching and practising every possible way to conceive with IVF. Kay has created a global community with the use of podcasts she will share the stepping stones to empower your mindset, fuel your body organically and support you along your fertility journey. CONTACT METHOD <a href="https://www.instagram.com/ivfbeforeandafter/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/ivfbeforeandafter/</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/IVFBEFOREAFTER" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/IVFBEFOREAFTER</a> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/IVF-Before-and-After" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/IVF-Before-and-After</a>This show was brought to you by <a href="https://progressivestudios.co/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Progressive Media</a>

Top Tips For When You Are Pregnant With a Toddler!

Kay wants what many parents want for their children something extraordinary. She reflects why it is that many think an acceptable response whatever the question is ‘it’ll be fine. Is fine what you want for your children or are you willing to put in the time to put them on the path to extraordinary through taking the time to ask the right questions and do the research?   KEY TAKEAWAYS  I don’t want my kids to have an OK life I want them to have an extraordinary life. The most important task we undertake as parents is raising our children. We should take the same care with whatever they are doing I did a lot of research when looking for a nursery and asked a lot of questions and the answer was always ‘they’ll be fine whatever the question. Sometimes on a day fine is all any of us can manage but as an inspiration, ‘fine’ isn’t enough I want it to be totally extraordinary for them    BEST MOMENTS ‘Do you want a fine life for them? What extraordinary do you want for them?’ ‘Whatever we are doing and wherever we are going I like to investigate it fully’   VALUABLE RESOURCES IVF Before and After Podcast   ABOUT THE HOST IVF Before and After was founded by Kay Dempsey. She created IVF Before and After, after many years spent researching and practising every possible way to conceive with IVF. Kay has created a global community with the use of podcasts she will share the stepping stones to empower your mindset, fuel your body organically and support you along your fertility journey.   CONTACT METHOD https://www.instagram.com/ivfbeforeandafter/ https://twitter.com/IVFBEFOREAFTER https://www.facebook.com/IVF-Before-and-After              This show was brought to you by Progressive Media

Kay wants what many parents want for their children something extraordinary. She reflects why it is that many think an acceptable response whatever the question is ‘it’ll be fine. Is fine what you want for your children or are you willing to put in the time to put them on the path to extraordinary through taking the time to ask the right questions and do the research? KEY TAKEAWAYS <ul> <li>I don’t want my kids to have an OK life I want them to have an extraordinary life.</li> <li>The most important task we undertake as parents is raising our children.</li> <li>We should take the same care with whatever they are doing</li> <li>I did a lot of research when looking for a nursery and asked a lot of questions and the answer was always ‘they’ll be fine whatever the question.</li> <li>Sometimes on a day fine is all any of us can manage but as an inspiration, ‘fine’ isn’t enough</li> <li>I want it to be totally extraordinary for them</li> </ul> BEST MOMENTS ‘Do you want a fine life for them? What extraordinary do you want for them?’ ‘Whatever we are doing and wherever we are going I like to investigate it fully’ VALUABLE RESOURCES <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/ivf-before-and-after-podcast/id1413710507?mt=2" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">IVF Before and After Podcast</a> ABOUT THE HOST IVF Before and After was founded by Kay Dempsey. She created IVF Before and After, after many years spent researching and practising every possible way to conceive with IVF. Kay has created a global community with the use of podcasts she will share the stepping stones to empower your mindset, fuel your body organically and support you along your fertility journey. CONTACT METHOD <a href="https://www.instagram.com/ivfbeforeandafter/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/ivfbeforeandafter/</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/IVFBEFOREAFTER" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/IVFBEFOREAFTER</a> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/IVF-Before-and-After" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/IVF-Before-and-After</a> This show was brought to you by <a href="https://progressivestudios.co/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Progressive Media</a>

It's Fine!

Kay is on a rant today following a scene she witnessed whilst out and about. A distressed child was sent on the last part of the journey to the school gate alone by the adult who was with them. Kay looks at why children deserve to always feel special and safe and why parents and adults need to have compassion and understanding.   KEY TAKEAWAYS  It was a rainy day and everyone was going about their business. As adults and parents, it’s important to have compassion. That child was walking up to school broken hearted What else in our lives as adults is so special that we can’t take the time to look after a child? Why couldn’t that adult found five more minutes? A child should always be taken into school. A child should always know that whatever the situation an adult will make it better for them. Why can’t adults find the time for their children? A child should always feel special and  a priority for those adults around them    BEST MOMENTS ‘I wanted to say everything will be alright and give the child a hug’ ‘What can be more important than taking the time to look after a child?’   VALUABLE RESOURCES IVF Before and After Podcast   ABOUT THE HOST IVF Before and After was founded by Kay Dempsey. She created IVF Before and After, after many years spent researching and practising every possible way to conceive with IVF. Kay has created a global community with the use of podcasts she will share the stepping stones to empower your mindset, fuel your body organically and support you along your fertility journey.   CONTACT METHOD https://www.instagram.com/ivfbeforeandafter/ https://twitter.com/IVFBEFOREAFTER https://www.facebook.com/IVF-Before-and-After  This show was brought to you by Progressive Media

Kay is on a rant today following a scene she witnessed whilst out and about. A distressed child was sent on the last part of the journey to the school gate alone by the adult who was with them. Kay looks at why children deserve to always feel special and safe and why parents and adults need to have compassion and understanding. KEY TAKEAWAYS <ul> <li>It was a rainy day and everyone was going about their business.</li> <li>As adults and parents, it’s important to have compassion.</li> <li>That child was walking up to school broken hearted</li> <li>What else in our lives as adults is so special that we can’t take the time to look after a child?</li> <li>Why couldn’t that adult found five more minutes?</li> <li>A child should always be taken into school.</li> <li>A child should always know that whatever the situation an adult will make it better for them.</li> <li>Why can’t adults find the time for their children?</li> <li>A child should always feel special and  a priority for those adults around them</li> </ul> BEST MOMENTS ‘I wanted to say everything will be alright and give the child a hug’ ‘What can be more important than taking the time to look after a child?’ VALUABLE RESOURCES <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/ivf-before-and-after-podcast/id1413710507?mt=2" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">IVF Before and After Podcast</a> ABOUT THE HOST IVF Before and After was founded by Kay Dempsey. She created IVF Before and After, after many years spent researching and practising every possible way to conceive with IVF. Kay has created a global community with the use of podcasts she will share the stepping stones to empower your mindset, fuel your body organically and support you along your fertility journey. CONTACT METHOD <a href="https://www.instagram.com/ivfbeforeandafter/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/ivfbeforeandafter/</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/IVFBEFOREAFTER" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/IVFBEFOREAFTER</a> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/IVF-Before-and-After" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/IVF-Before-and-After</a> This show was brought to you by <a href="https://progressivestudios.co/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Progressive Media</a>

Rant In The Rain

Every parent wants their children to be happy but what is the best way to achieve this? Kay looks at the importance of teaching your children how to create their own happiness so that they can achieve happiness throughout their lives. When you are with your children they are looking to you to learn and those children who practice positivity grow up to be adults who can create their own happiness so how you interact, communicate and teach behaviours through your interaction is key in developing the life skills that make a positive difference.   KEY TAKEAWAYS  If you teach them how to be happy they are able to create their own happiness. Teach them how to get the things they want through negotiation and compromise Be present with them and have the intimate and positive relationship that means they know someone cares about them. When they want to help it’s an opportunity to be with them, growing trust and teaching them. Communication is key, let them understand you are hearing them and that they have something of value to say. Teach your children the life skills that mean they will be able to see the positive even in challenging situations Children learn from us so teach by example practising compassion and your children will learn this.    BEST MOMENTS ‘To see them smile and laugh and that be part of their day’ ‘Kids who practice positivity grow up to be adults who can create their own happiness’ ‘Mean it when you say sorry to them and always say thank you’   VALUABLE RESOURCES IVF Before and After Podcast   ABOUT THE HOST IVF Before and After was founded by Kay Dempsey. She created IVF Before and After, after many years spent researching and practising every possible way to conceive with IVF. Kay has created a global community with the use of podcasts she will share the stepping stones to empower your mindset, fuel your body organically and support you along your fertility journey.   CONTACT METHOD https://www.instagram.com/ivfbeforeandafter/ https://twitter.com/IVFBEFOREAFTER https://www.facebook.com/IVF-Before-and-After  This show was brought to you by Progressive Media

Every parent wants their children to be happy but what is the best way to achieve this? Kay looks at the importance of teaching your children how to create their own happiness so that they can achieve happiness throughout their lives. When you are with your children they are looking to you to learn and those children who practice positivity grow up to be adults who can create their own happiness so how you interact, communicate and teach behaviours through your interaction is key in developing the life skills that make a positive difference. KEY TAKEAWAYS <ul> <li>If you teach them how to be happy they are able to create their own happiness.</li> <li>Teach them how to get the things they want through negotiation and compromise</li> <li>Be present with them and have the intimate and positive relationship that means they know someone cares about them.</li> <li>When they want to help it’s an opportunity to be with them, growing trust and teaching them.</li> <li>Communication is key, let them understand you are hearing them and that they have something of value to say.</li> <li>Teach your children the life skills that mean they will be able to see the positive even in challenging situations</li> <li>Children learn from us so teach by example practising compassion and your children will learn this.</li> </ul> BEST MOMENTS ‘To see them smile and laugh and that be part of their day’ ‘Kids who practice positivity grow up to be adults who can create their own happiness’ ‘Mean it when you say sorry to them and always say thank you’ VALUABLE RESOURCES <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/ivf-before-and-after-podcast/id1413710507?mt=2" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">IVF Before and After Podcast</a> ABOUT THE HOST IVF Before and After was founded by Kay Dempsey. She created IVF Before and After, after many years spent researching and practising every possible way to conceive with IVF. Kay has created a global community with the use of podcasts she will share the stepping stones to empower your mindset, fuel your body organically and support you along your fertility journey. CONTACT METHOD <a href="https://www.instagram.com/ivfbeforeandafter/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/ivfbeforeandafter/</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/IVFBEFOREAFTER" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/IVFBEFOREAFTER</a> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/IVF-Before-and-After" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/IVF-Before-and-After</a> This show was brought to you by <a href="https://progressivestudios.co/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Progressive Media</a>

Happy and Positive Kids

In this fascinating episode, Kay shares great advice and information about sleep apnoea in children. She highlights a range of indicators that mean sleep apnoea should be considered and explains what to do if you think your child is struggling with sleep apnoea. It’s important to understand how sleep apnoea can potentially impact on a child in the long term and in knowing what the indicators are you are in a much better position to take the action you need to for your child and their well-being.   KEY TAKEAWAYS  There are long term implications for children with sleep apnoea as it can affect growth and behaviour. There are a range of indicators that when present mean sleep apnoea should be considered. Bedwetting – if it happens more than twice a week. Sweating – it’s not normal for children whilst sleeping. Restless sleep - this can be a sign of struggles during the night. Unusual sleeping positions – as children try to breathe during sleep. Snoring can be a possible indicator of sleep apnoea. Growth problems - because if sleep is disrupted less growth hormone is released If a child continues to nap this can be a sign as the child is tired due to lack of sleep during the night. Mouth breathing – as humans usually breath through their noses. Children with ADHD can also struggle with sleep apnoea Sleep apnoea can lead to both cognitive and psychosocial problems    BEST MOMENTS ‘You may not think about sleep apnoea as a condition affecting children’ ‘Look out for sleepwalking, bedwetting and snoring’   VALUABLE RESOURCES IVF Before and After Podcast   ABOUT THE HOST IVF Before and After was founded by Kay Dempsey. She created IVF Before and After, after many years spent researching and practising every possible way to conceive with IVF. Kay has created a global community with the use of podcasts she will share the stepping stones to empower your mindset, fuel your body organically and support you along your fertility journey.   CONTACT METHOD https://www.instagram.com/ivfbeforeandafter/ https://twitter.com/IVFBEFOREAFTER https://www.facebook.com/IVF-Before-and-AfterThis show was brought to you by Progressive Media

In this fascinating episode, Kay shares great advice and information about sleep apnoea in children. She highlights a range of indicators that mean sleep apnoea should be considered and explains what to do if you think your child is struggling with sleep apnoea. It’s important to understand how sleep apnoea can potentially impact on a child in the long term and in knowing what the indicators are you are in a much better position to take the action you need to for your child and their well-being. KEY TAKEAWAYS <ul> <li>There are long term implications for children with sleep apnoea as it can affect growth and behaviour.</li> <li>There are a range of indicators that when present mean sleep apnoea should be considered.</li> <li>Bedwetting – if it happens more than twice a week.</li> <li>Sweating – it’s not normal for children whilst sleeping.</li> <li>Restless sleep - this can be a sign of struggles during the night.</li> <li>Unusual sleeping positions – as children try to breathe during sleep.</li> <li>Snoring can be a possible indicator of sleep apnoea.</li> <li>Growth problems - because if sleep is disrupted less growth hormone is released</li> <li>If a child continues to nap this can be a sign as the child is tired due to lack of sleep during the night.</li> <li>Mouth breathing – as humans usually breath through their noses.</li> <li>Children with ADHD can also struggle with sleep apnoea</li> <li>Sleep apnoea can lead to both cognitive and psychosocial problems</li> </ul> BEST MOMENTS ‘You may not think about sleep apnoea as a condition affecting children’ ‘Look out for sleepwalking, bedwetting and snoring’ VALUABLE RESOURCES <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/ivf-before-and-after-podcast/id1413710507?mt=2" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">IVF Before and After Podcast</a> ABOUT THE HOST IVF Before and After was founded by Kay Dempsey. She created IVF Before and After, after many years spent researching and practising every possible way to conceive with IVF. Kay has created a global community with the use of podcasts she will share the stepping stones to empower your mindset, fuel your body organically and support you along your fertility journey. CONTACT METHOD <a href="https://www.instagram.com/ivfbeforeandafter/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/ivfbeforeandafter/</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/IVFBEFOREAFTER" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/IVFBEFOREAFTER</a> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/IVF-Before-and-After" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/IVF-Before-and-After</a>This show was brought to you by <a href="https://progressivestudios.co/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Progressive Media</a>

Sleep Apnoea in Children

Kay shares a reflective and entertaining account of the summer of 2020 in this episode. For everyone, the world has been different and if you have children it has been not only different but exhausting as parents moved to fulfil the role of teachers when we all had to stay at home. When your children are all grown up with little ones of their own and they reflect on the challenges of the long summer holiday from school your reply will undoubtedly be along the lines of…..you don’t know how lucky you are in 2020 …….   KEY TAKEAWAYS  All we had was Netflix and a colouring book. We couldn’t make anything because someone stole all the flour. There were no macaroni necklaces because the pasta had disappeared We couldn’t have a night off because everywhere was closed We only saw other people on a Thursday when we clapped for the nurses. There were no TV soap programmes imagine that! You were bored, hot and still hungry despite having 14 breakfasts A fella was on the telly every morning attempting to keep you fit but you only watched 2 minutes before you put sponge bob on. We had to attempt to teach you printing out endless sheets at midnight for you to say you didn’t understand. We had to give up our phones so you could facetime your mates. We dug out the paddling pools and got stung by wasps. We had no money but ordered loads of stuff from Amazon and playgrounds were taped off like crime scenes……    BEST MOMENTS ‘We had to attempt to teach you, with you only giving it 4 seconds before saying we weren’t doing it like Mrs Jones’ ‘We redecorated the gardens and the bedrooms and forgot what a bedtime was’ ‘We gave in to technology far too much’   VALUABLE RESOURCES IVF Before and After Podcast   ABOUT THE HOST IVF Before and After was founded by Kay Dempsey. She created IVF Before and After, after many years spent researching and practising every possible way to conceive with IVF. Kay has created a global community with the use of podcasts she will share the stepping stones to empower your mindset, fuel your body organically and support you along your fertility journey.   CONTACT METHOD https://www.instagram.com/ivfbeforeandafter/ https://twitter.com/IVFBEFOREAFTER https://www.facebook.com/IVF-Before-and-After  This show was brought to you by Progressive Media

Kay shares a reflective and entertaining account of the summer of 2020 in this episode. For everyone, the world has been different and if you have children it has been not only different but exhausting as parents moved to fulfil the role of teachers when we all had to stay at home. When your children are all grown up with little ones of their own and they reflect on the challenges of the long summer holiday from school your reply will undoubtedly be along the lines of…..you don’t know how lucky you are in 2020 ……. KEY TAKEAWAYS <ul> <li>All we had was Netflix and a colouring book.</li> <li>We couldn’t make anything because someone stole all the flour.</li> <li>There were no macaroni necklaces because the pasta had disappeared</li> <li>We couldn’t have a night off because everywhere was closed</li> <li>We only saw other people on a Thursday when we clapped for the nurses.</li> <li>There were no TV soap programmes imagine that!</li> <li>You were bored, hot and still hungry despite having 14 breakfasts</li> <li>A fella was on the telly every morning attempting to keep you fit but you only watched 2 minutes before you put sponge bob on.</li> <li>We had to attempt to teach you printing out endless sheets at midnight for you to say you didn’t understand.</li> <li>We had to give up our phones so you could facetime your mates.</li> <li>We dug out the paddling pools and got stung by wasps.</li> <li>We had no money but ordered loads of stuff from Amazon and playgrounds were taped off like crime scenes……</li> </ul> BEST MOMENTS ‘We had to attempt to teach you, with you only giving it 4 seconds before saying we weren’t doing it like Mrs Jones’ ‘We redecorated the gardens and the bedrooms and forgot what a bedtime was’ ‘We gave in to technology far too much’ VALUABLE RESOURCES <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/ivf-before-and-after-podcast/id1413710507?mt=2" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">IVF Before and After Podcast</a> ABOUT THE HOST IVF Before and After was founded by Kay Dempsey. She created IVF Before and After, after many years spent researching and practising every possible way to conceive with IVF. Kay has created a global community with the use of podcasts she will share the stepping stones to empower your mindset, fuel your body organically and support you along your fertility journey. CONTACT METHOD <a href="https://www.instagram.com/ivfbeforeandafter/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/ivfbeforeandafter/</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/IVFBEFOREAFTER" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/IVFBEFOREAFTER</a> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/IVF-Before-and-After" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/IVF-Before-and-After</a> This show was brought to you by <a href="https://progressivestudios.co/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Progressive Media</a>

The Summer of 2020 – A Note to Future Parents

Kay reflects on working at home with her little ones back at nursery. After such a long time with everyone together, it’s very different and she explains how even though you know you are doing the best for your little ones the Mummy guilt is quick to appear. This episode and the feelings of Mummy guilt will resonante with many Mums who are sending their little ones back to nursery and school after being with them at home for many months.   KEY TAKEAWAYS  When you have small children their presence in any environment is very visible in every way. Going back to nursery is an important step and a vital part of education. It can be very different to be at home when your children are not there. They fill the space with laughter, tears and lots of noise and toys It’s very strange to have little ones back in Nursery after such a long time. Mummy guilt is about always worrying if you’ve done the right thing even when your rational thinking says you have. You can feel like you are the worst parent in the world and that you are doing something wrong. Being at Nursery is the best thing for them and overcoming the Mummy guilt is just part of being a parent.    BEST MOMENTS ‘I wanted them to tell me about their day and to have a little bit more time with them’ ‘It’s all very strange mummy guilt’ ‘With them not in it, it’s just a shell of a house’   VALUABLE RESOURCES IVF Before and After Podcast   ABOUT THE HOST IVF Before and After was founded by Kay Dempsey. She created IVF Before and After, after many years spent researching and practising every possible way to conceive with IVF. Kay has created a global community with the use of podcasts she will share the stepping stones to empower your mindset, fuel your body organically and support you along your fertility journey.   CONTACT METHOD https://www.instagram.com/ivfbeforeandafter/ https://twitter.com/IVFBEFOREAFTER https://www.facebook.com/IVF-Before-and-AfterThis show was brought to you by Progressive Media

Kay reflects on working at home with her little ones back at nursery. After such a long time with everyone together, it’s very different and she explains how even though you know you are doing the best for your little ones the Mummy guilt is quick to appear. This episode and the feelings of Mummy guilt will resonante with many Mums who are sending their little ones back to nursery and school after being with them at home for many months. KEY TAKEAWAYS <ul> <li>When you have small children their presence in any environment is very visible in every way.</li> <li>Going back to nursery is an important step and a vital part of education.</li> <li>It can be very different to be at home when your children are not there. They fill the space with laughter, tears and lots of noise and toys</li> <li>It’s very strange to have little ones back in Nursery after such a long time.</li> <li>Mummy guilt is about always worrying if you’ve done the right thing even when your rational thinking says you have.</li> <li>You can feel like you are the worst parent in the world and that you are doing something wrong.</li> <li>Being at Nursery is the best thing for them and overcoming the Mummy guilt is just part of being a parent.</li> </ul> BEST MOMENTS ‘I wanted them to tell me about their day and to have a little bit more time with them’ ‘It’s all very strange mummy guilt’ ‘With them not in it, it’s just a shell of a house’ VALUABLE RESOURCES <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/ivf-before-and-after-podcast/id1413710507?mt=2" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">IVF Before and After Podcast</a> ABOUT THE HOST IVF Before and After was founded by Kay Dempsey. She created IVF Before and After, after many years spent researching and practising every possible way to conceive with IVF. Kay has created a global community with the use of podcasts she will share the stepping stones to empower your mindset, fuel your body organically and support you along your fertility journey. CONTACT METHOD <a href="https://www.instagram.com/ivfbeforeandafter/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/ivfbeforeandafter/</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/IVFBEFOREAFTER" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/IVFBEFOREAFTER</a> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/IVF-Before-and-After" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/IVF-Before-and-After</a>This show was brought to you by <a href="https://progressivestudios.co/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Progressive Media</a>

Mummy Guilt

Kay is in the middle of a very special day because it’s the first day back at nursery. She is going back to work and her twins are returning to the nurturing environment of nursery. As she tries to juggle many different things over the day she reflects on the changes to nursery and the importance of being with others to further nurture and happiness when you are little.   KEY TAKEAWAYS  I was apprehensive but it all seems to be going ok Nurseries are in a really difficult position post lockdown Before they would have welcomed the children in with a hug but now we don’t know what’s the best thing to do. I have, as a parent, made the decision for my children to be nurtured during the day. The staff are nurturing them  in a kind, loving environment They are in a safe place where they are happy Nursery is the best place for them. They can carry and have infections and they need to build up their immunity. Children need to play and to learn to move forward    BEST MOMENTS ‘Enjoy that your children are going into a safe environment’ ‘You have to be prepared for everything’ ‘You have to know you are doing the best thing for you and your children’   VALUABLE RESOURCES IVF Before and After Podcast   ABOUT THE HOST IVF Before and After was founded by Kay Dempsey. She created IVF Before and After, after many years spent researching and practising every possible way to conceive with IVF. Kay has created a global community with the use of podcasts she will share the stepping stones to empower your mindset, fuel your body organically and support you along your fertility journey.   CONTACT METHOD https://www.instagram.com/ivfbeforeandafter/ https://twitter.com/IVFBEFOREAFTER https://www.facebook.com/IVF-Before-and-AfterThis show was brought to you by Progressive Media

Kay is in the middle of a very special day because it’s the first day back at nursery. She is going back to work and her twins are returning to the nurturing environment of nursery. As she tries to juggle many different things over the day she reflects on the changes to nursery and the importance of being with others to further nurture and happiness when you are little. KEY TAKEAWAYS <ul> <li>I was apprehensive but it all seems to be going ok</li> <li>Nurseries are in a really difficult position post lockdown</li> <li>Before they would have welcomed the children in with a hug but now we don’t know what’s the best thing to do.</li> <li>I have, as a parent, made the decision for my children to be nurtured during the day.</li> <li>The staff are nurturing them  in a kind, loving environment</li> <li>They are in a safe place where they are happy</li> <li>Nursery is the best place for them.</li> <li>They can carry and have infections and they need to build up their immunity.</li> <li>Children need to play and to learn to move forward</li> </ul> BEST MOMENTS ‘Enjoy that your children are going into a safe environment’ ‘You have to be prepared for everything’ ‘You have to know you are doing the best thing for you and your children’ VALUABLE RESOURCES <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/ivf-before-and-after-podcast/id1413710507?mt=2" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">IVF Before and After Podcast</a> ABOUT THE HOST IVF Before and After was founded by Kay Dempsey. She created IVF Before and After, after many years spent researching and practising every possible way to conceive with IVF. Kay has created a global community with the use of podcasts she will share the stepping stones to empower your mindset, fuel your body organically and support you along your fertility journey. CONTACT METHOD <a href="https://www.instagram.com/ivfbeforeandafter/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/ivfbeforeandafter/</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/IVFBEFOREAFTER" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/IVFBEFOREAFTER</a> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/IVF-Before-and-After" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/IVF-Before-and-After</a>This show was brought to you by <a href="https://progressivestudios.co/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Progressive Media</a>

First Day Back at Nursery

Kay has a rant about the differences between men and women, why they need to have explicit instructions to achieve anything at home and how they don’t listen to anything you are saying. She asks, ‘how should we plan to tell our other halves how not to be arses and do something that would help?’     KEY TAKEAWAYS  With men, you have to slow it down for them and put everything in order. You have to be explicit about what you want, spelling it out clearly. Men don’t listen to what you are saying unless you make it very clear. I’m trying to split the role so we share the care of the children through both the day and the night. Men think they are doing their fair share but the reality is very different in most families. Mostly its women who take on caring for children in a family. Women are usually more proactive in any home situation. Sometimes it can be easier to do it yourself than spend the time explaining and getting someone else to do it.    BEST MOMENTS ‘When we get angry the Glaswegian comes out in us’ ‘It’s been 20 weeks now and he’s always there’ ‘He’s lurking about because he knows there are things to be done’   VALUABLE RESOURCES IVF Before and After Podcast   ABOUT THE HOST IVF Before and After was founded by Kay Dempsey. She created IVF Before and After, after many years spent researching and practising every possible way to conceive with IVF. Kay has created a global community with the use of podcasts she will share the stepping stones to empower your mindset, fuel your body organically and support you along your fertility journey.   CONTACT METHOD https://www.instagram.com/ivfbeforeandafter/ https://twitter.com/IVFBEFOREAFTER https://www.facebook.com/IVF-Before-and-After      This show was brought to you by Progressive Media

Kay has a rant about the differences between men and women, why they need to have explicit instructions to achieve anything at home and how they don’t listen to anything you are saying. She asks, ‘how should we plan to tell our other halves how not to be arses and do something that would help?’   KEY TAKEAWAYS <ul> <li>With men, you have to slow it down for them and put everything in order.</li> <li>You have to be explicit about what you want, spelling it out clearly.</li> <li>Men don’t listen to what you are saying unless you make it very clear.</li> <li>I’m trying to split the role so we share the care of the children through both the day and the night.</li> <li>Men think they are doing their fair share but the reality is very different in most families.</li> <li>Mostly its women who take on caring for children in a family.</li> <li>Women are usually more proactive in any home situation.</li> <li>Sometimes it can be easier to do it yourself than spend the time explaining and getting someone else to do it.</li> </ul> BEST MOMENTS ‘When we get angry the Glaswegian comes out in us’ ‘It’s been 20 weeks now and he’s always there’ ‘He’s lurking about because he knows there are things to be done’ VALUABLE RESOURCES <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/ivf-before-and-after-podcast/id1413710507?mt=2" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">IVF Before and After Podcast</a> ABOUT THE HOST IVF Before and After was founded by Kay Dempsey. She created IVF Before and After, after many years spent researching and practising every possible way to conceive with IVF. Kay has created a global community with the use of podcasts she will share the stepping stones to empower your mindset, fuel your body organically and support you along your fertility journey. CONTACT METHOD <a href="https://www.instagram.com/ivfbeforeandafter/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/ivfbeforeandafter/</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/IVFBEFOREAFTER" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/IVFBEFOREAFTER</a> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/IVF-Before-and-After" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/IVF-Before-and-After</a> This show was brought to you by <a href="https://progressivestudios.co/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Progressive Media</a>

Rainy Day Rant – How to not be an Arse!

Kay continues sharing her day to day experiences of being a Mum of twins and in this episode discusses how it’s can be so important to find so time away from being a Mummy, a time where you are able to just be you. When you have children, every day is an emotional rollercoaster and some can bring more complex emotions to deal with and get through.   KEY TAKEAWAYS  When you have more than one child the time you have with them individually is very precious. The emotions you experience when your child is physical can make you feel conflicted. It’s important that any unacceptable behaviour is identified and it’s explained how to behave differently. Being able to take time out from your role as a Mummy is vital. Being able to speak to other Mums who have been on the IVF journey can make all the difference. It’s important to talk to others and help each other along on the journey through life    BEST MOMENTS ‘I don’t seem to have slowed down for lockdown have you?’ ‘I was so glad to be able to let off steam with my sister’ ‘I loved speaking with another Mum who had had a similar IVF journey to me’   VALUABLE RESOURCES IVF Before and After Podcast   ABOUT THE HOST IVF Before and After was founded by Kay Dempsey. She created IVF Before and After, after many years spent researching and practising every possible way to conceive with IVF. Kay has created a global community with the use of podcasts she will share the stepping stones to empower your mindset, fuel your body organically and support you along your fertility journey.   CONTACT METHOD https://www.instagram.com/ivfbeforeandafter/ https://twitter.com/IVFBEFOREAFTER https://www.facebook.com/IVF-Before-and-AfterThis show was brought to you by Progressive Media

Kay continues sharing her day to day experiences of being a Mum of twins and in this episode discusses how it’s can be so important to find so time away from being a Mummy, a time where you are able to just be you. When you have children, every day is an emotional rollercoaster and some can bring more complex emotions to deal with and get through. KEY TAKEAWAYS <ul> <li>When you have more than one child the time you have with them individually is very precious.</li> <li>The emotions you experience when your child is physical can make you feel conflicted.</li> <li>It’s important that any unacceptable behaviour is identified and it’s explained how to behave differently.</li> <li>Being able to take time out from your role as a Mummy is vital.</li> <li>Being able to speak to other Mums who have been on the IVF journey can make all the difference.</li> <li>It’s important to talk to others and help each other along on the journey through life</li> </ul> BEST MOMENTS ‘I don’t seem to have slowed down for lockdown have you?’ ‘I was so glad to be able to let off steam with my sister’ ‘I loved speaking with another Mum who had had a similar IVF journey to me’ VALUABLE RESOURCES <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/ivf-before-and-after-podcast/id1413710507?mt=2" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">IVF Before and After Podcast</a> ABOUT THE HOST IVF Before and After was founded by Kay Dempsey. She created IVF Before and After, after many years spent researching and practising every possible way to conceive with IVF. Kay has created a global community with the use of podcasts she will share the stepping stones to empower your mindset, fuel your body organically and support you along your fertility journey. CONTACT METHOD <a href="https://www.instagram.com/ivfbeforeandafter/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/ivfbeforeandafter/</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/IVFBEFOREAFTER" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/IVFBEFOREAFTER</a> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/IVF-Before-and-After" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/IVF-Before-and-After</a>This show was brought to you by <a href="https://progressivestudios.co/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Progressive Media</a>

Day 5 Morning Rant

Welcome to the IVF Before and After Podcast where we will talk about the emotional rollercoaster journey we are about to embark on. Tune in to a series of podcasts on stories and tips to help you feel you are not alone on your fertility or parenting journey.We will openly discuss success and failure. We will attempt to pick you up when your down and celebrate when your heads in the clouds.Kay Dempsey, your host, can't wait to get started finding your way through IVF and parenting journey.

Kay shares the ups and downs of ‘Day 4’ with the excitement of visitors and playing outside through to the reality all parents have to face – that someone else’s food always tastes better to children than the food they have at home. This is an insight into a routine day that every parent will be able to identify with -it comes with both highs and lows which is a reflection of what it’s like being a parent every day.   KEY TAKEAWAYS  Being up early can make a positive difference to the day. Sometimes you get to a point where you make a decision to do something – like clean the house, you are in the right frame of mind and you just want and need to get on with it. An opportunity to play with someone else can be the key to great extended play throughout the day. If the weather is good always get outside and play. At bedtimes, it’s important to have calming activities and time in preparation for bed. Sometimes your little ones can get up to something unexpected which is why my daughter is now known as ‘Miss Scarlet’ after she found a bottle of red nail varnish.    BEST MOMENTS ‘He wanted to watch TV, but it was OK because it was nice and calm’ ‘She was calmly playing with her building blocks’   VALUABLE RESOURCES IVF Before and After Podcast   ABOUT THE HOST IVF Before and After was founded by Kay Dempsey. She created IVF Before and After, after many years spent researching and practising every possible way to conceive with IVF. Kay has created a global community with the use of podcasts she will share the stepping stones to empower your mindset, fuel your body organically and support you along your fertility journey.   CONTACT METHOD https://www.instagram.com/ivfbeforeandafter/ https://twitter.com/IVFBEFOREAFTER https://www.facebook.com/IVF-Before-and-AfterThis show was brought to you by Progressive Media

Kay shares the ups and downs of ‘Day 4’ with the excitement of visitors and playing outside through to the reality all parents have to face – that someone else’s food always tastes better to children than the food they have at home. This is an insight into a routine day that every parent will be able to identify with -it comes with both highs and lows which is a reflection of what it’s like being a parent every day. KEY TAKEAWAYS <ul> <li>Being up early can make a positive difference to the day.</li> <li>Sometimes you get to a point where you make a decision to do something – like clean the house, you are in the right frame of mind and you just want and need to get on with it.</li> <li>An opportunity to play with someone else can be the key to great extended play throughout the day.</li> <li>If the weather is good always get outside and play.</li> <li>At bedtimes, it’s important to have calming activities and time in preparation for bed.</li> <li>Sometimes your little ones can get up to something unexpected which is why my daughter is now known as ‘Miss Scarlet’ after she found a bottle of red nail varnish.</li> </ul> BEST MOMENTS ‘He wanted to watch TV, but it was OK because it was nice and calm’ ‘She was calmly playing with her building blocks’ VALUABLE RESOURCES <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/ivf-before-and-after-podcast/id1413710507?mt=2" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">IVF Before and After Podcast</a> ABOUT THE HOST IVF Before and After was founded by Kay Dempsey. She created IVF Before and After, after many years spent researching and practising every possible way to conceive with IVF. Kay has created a global community with the use of podcasts she will share the stepping stones to empower your mindset, fuel your body organically and support you along your fertility journey. CONTACT METHOD <a href="https://www.instagram.com/ivfbeforeandafter/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/ivfbeforeandafter/</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/IVFBEFOREAFTER" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/IVFBEFOREAFTER</a> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/IVF-Before-and-After" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/IVF-Before-and-After</a>This show was brought to you by <a href="https://progressivestudios.co/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Progressive Media</a>

Day 4 Morning Rant

In this episode, Kay gives an honest insight into the challenges she is facing as a Mum at the moment. It’s easy for people to always give the impression that everything is going well but life with little ones is continually changing as they grow. What works one day may not work the next so being a Mum is always a balancing act. Kay shares how you can go from a day of desperation to a brighter one and the importance of accepting help even if it’s not the way you would have done it.   KEY TAKEAWAYS  I’m really having a hard time being the Mum of twins We need to talk to each other and get through challenging times together. Often others you are close to don’t think about what they say or consider how it might make you feel. Sometimes basic is best. You can end up spending all of your time cleaning up after little ones who just continually get more things out. Little ones need to learn how to tidy up and why they need to do it for themselves. Sometimes when everything seems too much it’s about stepping out of yourself and asking for help. When help is offered you must learn to accept it even if it means things are not done in quite the same way. Someone else may have a solution that works even if it’s not the same as your solution. A challenging day can easily be followed by a brighter and better day.    BEST MOMENTS ‘I just left the house screaming because I don’t know what else I could have done’ ‘I feel brighter and am looking forward to a better day’ ‘I’m just a normal Mummy’   VALUABLE RESOURCES IVF Before and After Podcast   ABOUT THE HOST IVF Before and After was founded by Kay Dempsey. She created IVF Before and After, after many years spent researching and practising every possible way to conceive with IVF. Kay has created a global community with the use of podcasts she will share the stepping stones to empower your mindset, fuel your body organically and support you along your fertility journey.   CONTACT METHOD https://www.instagram.com/ivfbeforeandafter/ https://twitter.com/IVFBEFOREAFTER https://www.facebook.com/IVF-Before-and-AfterThis show was brought to you by Progressive Media

In this episode, Kay gives an honest insight into the challenges she is facing as a Mum at the moment. It’s easy for people to always give the impression that everything is going well but life with little ones is continually changing as they grow. What works one day may not work the next so being a Mum is always a balancing act. Kay shares how you can go from a day of desperation to a brighter one and the importance of accepting help even if it’s not the way you would have done it. KEY TAKEAWAYS <ul> <li>I’m really having a hard time being the Mum of twins</li> <li>We need to talk to each other and get through challenging times together.</li> <li>Often others you are close to don’t think about what they say or consider how it might make you feel.</li> <li>Sometimes basic is best.</li> <li>You can end up spending all of your time cleaning up after little ones who just continually get more things out.</li> <li>Little ones need to learn how to tidy up and why they need to do it for themselves.</li> <li>Sometimes when everything seems too much it’s about stepping out of yourself and asking for help.</li> <li>When help is offered you must learn to accept it even if it means things are not done in quite the same way.</li> <li>Someone else may have a solution that works even if it’s not the same as your solution.</li> <li>A challenging day can easily be followed by a brighter and better day.</li> </ul> BEST MOMENTS ‘I just left the house screaming because I don’t know what else I could have done’ ‘I feel brighter and am looking forward to a better day’ ‘I’m just a normal Mummy’ VALUABLE RESOURCES <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/ivf-before-and-after-podcast/id1413710507?mt=2" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">IVF Before and After Podcast</a> ABOUT THE HOST IVF Before and After was founded by Kay Dempsey. She created IVF Before and After, after many years spent researching and practising every possible way to conceive with IVF. Kay has created a global community with the use of podcasts she will share the stepping stones to empower your mindset, fuel your body organically and support you along your fertility journey. CONTACT METHOD <a href="https://www.instagram.com/ivfbeforeandafter/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/ivfbeforeandafter/</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/IVFBEFOREAFTER" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/IVFBEFOREAFTER</a> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/IVF-Before-and-After" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/IVF-Before-and-After</a>This show was brought to you by <a href="https://progressivestudios.co/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Progressive Media</a>

Day 3 Morning Rant

Kay has been looking at ‘Pregnancy Miracle’ a publication that brings together the perspectives of western and eastern medicines and identifies practical steps that can be taken by anyone to improve the strength and function of those organs and functions involved in both conception and pregnancy. Kay shares a balanced view of the book and its step by step program to getting pregnant naturally that will support individuals who are looking at the possibilities of this approach.   KEY TAKEAWAYS  The book provides a program that will help people to get pregnant naturally. There is uncomplicated information that can help improve the strength and function of the organs that support pregnancy. The book approaches the challenges from both the perspective of western and eastern medicine. The book states it has worked for many who have followed its step by step program. You have to open your mind and take from it what you want and need. The program provides information and being part of it gives access to support. The pregnancy miracle book is marketed as being the most effective way to get pregnant through a step by step non-medical process.    BEST MOMENTS ‘It deals with the problems and challenges of conceiving and pregnancy’ ‘You have to make your own decision about the book and its program’ ‘The book says it can help anyone to get pregnant naturally’   VALUABLE RESOURCES IVF Before and After Podcast Pregnancy Miracle - Lisa Olson   ABOUT THE HOST IVF Before and After was founded by Kay Dempsey. She created IVF Before and After, after many years spent researching and practising every possible way to conceive with IVF. Kay has created a global community with the use of podcasts she will share the stepping stones to empower your mindset, fuel your body organically and support you along your fertility journey.   CONTACT METHOD https://www.instagram.com/ivfbeforeandafter/ https://twitter.com/IVFBEFOREAFTER https://www.facebook.com/IVF-Before-and-AfterThis show was brought to you by Progressive Media

Kay has been looking at ‘Pregnancy Miracle’ a publication that brings together the perspectives of western and eastern medicines and identifies practical steps that can be taken by anyone to improve the strength and function of those organs and functions involved in both conception and pregnancy. Kay shares a balanced view of the book and its step by step program to getting pregnant naturally that will support individuals who are looking at the possibilities of this approach. KEY TAKEAWAYS <ul> <li>The book provides a program that will help people to get pregnant naturally.</li> <li>There is uncomplicated information that can help improve the strength and function of the organs that support pregnancy.</li> <li>The book approaches the challenges from both the perspective of western and eastern medicine.</li> <li>The book states it has worked for many who have followed its step by step program.</li> <li>You have to open your mind and take from it what you want and need.</li> <li>The program provides information and being part of it gives access to support.</li> <li>The pregnancy miracle book is marketed as being the most effective way to get pregnant through a step by step non-medical process.</li> </ul> BEST MOMENTS ‘It deals with the problems and challenges of conceiving and pregnancy’ ‘You have to make your own decision about the book and its program’ ‘The book says it can help anyone to get pregnant naturally’ VALUABLE RESOURCES <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/ivf-before-and-after-podcast/id1413710507?mt=2" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">IVF Before and After Podcast</a> <a href="https://www.amazon.co.uk/Pregnancy-Miracle-Infertility-Pregnant-Naturally/dp/1502526867" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Pregnancy Miracle - Lisa Olson</a> ABOUT THE HOST IVF Before and After was founded by Kay Dempsey. She created IVF Before and After, after many years spent researching and practising every possible way to conceive with IVF. Kay has created a global community with the use of podcasts she will share the stepping stones to empower your mindset, fuel your body organically and support you along your fertility journey. CONTACT METHOD <a href="https://www.instagram.com/ivfbeforeandafter/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/ivfbeforeandafter/</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/IVFBEFOREAFTER" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/IVFBEFOREAFTER</a> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/IVF-Before-and-After" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/IVF-Before-and-After</a>This show was brought to you by <a href="https://progressivestudios.co/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Progressive Media</a>

Book Review: Pregnancy Miracle

In this episode, Kay looks at the benefits of acupuncture. As someone who had this treatment during her own fertility treatment, Kay offers both a personal view and great information about acupuncture and the role it can play in supporting good egg quality through increased blood flow. Kay also discusses the importance of believing in the acupuncture treatment if you want to optimise it and the possible outcomes as part of your fertility treatment.   KEY TAKEAWAYS  There are benefits using acupuncture when you are treating a patient who is of low ovarian reserve and poor egg quality. It’s very effective at improving the blood flow to different areas of the body. The acupuncturist can target selected areas. Blood flow can be increased to the ovaries stimulating electrolytes and hormones. Dead cells are removed as part of the process and it can help improve egg quality. If egg quality is poor the chance of fertilisation is decreased. Increasing the quality of the egg improves the chance of fertilisation With acupuncture and herbal treatments, hormones can be re-balanced and menstruation regulated. Acupuncture can be effective in lowering stress levels making people better, stronger and more prepared for the journey ahead.    BEST MOMENTS ‘You have to believe in acupuncture to undertake it’ ‘Acupuncture can help to improve egg quality’ ‘Blood flow can be increased to a particular area using acupuncture’   VALUABLE RESOURCES IVF Before and After Podcast   ABOUT THE HOST IVF Before and After was founded by Kay Dempsey. She created IVF Before and After, after many years spent researching and practising every possible way to conceive with IVF. Kay has created a global community with the use of podcasts she will share the stepping stones to empower your mindset, fuel your body organically and support you along your fertility journey.   CONTACT METHOD https://www.instagram.com/ivfbeforeandafter/ https://twitter.com/IVFBEFOREAFTER https://www.facebook.com/IVF-Before-and-AfterThis show was brought to you by Progressive Media

In this episode, Kay looks at the benefits of acupuncture. As someone who had this treatment during her own fertility treatment, Kay offers both a personal view and great information about acupuncture and the role it can play in supporting good egg quality through increased blood flow. Kay also discusses the importance of believing in the acupuncture treatment if you want to optimise it and the possible outcomes as part of your fertility treatment. KEY TAKEAWAYS <ul> <li>There are benefits using acupuncture when you are treating a patient who is of low ovarian reserve and poor egg quality.</li> <li>It’s very effective at improving the blood flow to different areas of the body.</li> <li>The acupuncturist can target selected areas.</li> <li>Blood flow can be increased to the ovaries stimulating electrolytes and hormones.</li> <li>Dead cells are removed as part of the process and it can help improve egg quality.</li> <li>If egg quality is poor the chance of fertilisation is decreased.</li> <li>Increasing the quality of the egg improves the chance of fertilisation</li> <li>With acupuncture and herbal treatments, hormones can be re-balanced and menstruation regulated.</li> <li>Acupuncture can be effective in lowering stress levels making people better, stronger and more prepared for the journey ahead.</li> </ul> BEST MOMENTS ‘You have to believe in acupuncture to undertake it’ ‘Acupuncture can help to improve egg quality’ ‘Blood flow can be increased to a particular area using acupuncture’ VALUABLE RESOURCES <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/ivf-before-and-after-podcast/id1413710507?mt=2" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">IVF Before and After Podcast</a> ABOUT THE HOST IVF Before and After was founded by Kay Dempsey. She created IVF Before and After, after many years spent researching and practising every possible way to conceive with IVF. Kay has created a global community with the use of podcasts she will share the stepping stones to empower your mindset, fuel your body organically and support you along your fertility journey. CONTACT METHOD <a href="https://www.instagram.com/ivfbeforeandafter/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/ivfbeforeandafter/</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/IVFBEFOREAFTER" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/IVFBEFOREAFTER</a> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/IVF-Before-and-After" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/IVF-Before-and-After</a>This show was brought to you by <a href="https://progressivestudios.co/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Progressive Media</a>

Acupuncture

Kay contemplates, as every parent does, the answer to the question ‘Have I not given them enough? or have I given them too much?’ Parenting can be hard and Kay shares how in even a very short time small people can be both hugely challenging and hugely loving as they try to find themselves in the world. There are days when every parent can feel broken by the experience and wonder what they can do to make things better and why they don’t seem to be able to meet the needs of their children but a family is an everchanging experience about learning and growing together and every day is different.   KEY TAKEAWAYS  I can’t meet his needs anymore and if I can’t meet his needs what is there that can be done? Nobody wants to admit that they have been pushed beyond their limits. No one wants to be the person who feels like a total failure. You can be left feeling a failure in one moment then cherished the next when they hold your face in their hands and kiss you gently. There is no manual and people keep saying it’s just a phase but it seems to be going on and on. He has a strange way of demanding what he wants, he can be rigid with rage but then he melts and skips down the stairs and is happy but Inside of me is still full of frustration. Have I not given them enough? Or have I given them too much? Parenting is very hard and today they have broken me but I need to learn how to get him through his anger and frustration. Everything is so hard but my love for them will never change and needs will have to be met.    ‘BEST MOMENTS ‘Just saying no can cause a dispute with a 3-year-old and as he screams and hits out I’m trying to decide which battle I want to try and win’ ‘This isn’t the first, the second or the third time this is a constant’ ‘My love for them continues to grow with every day’   VALUABLE RESOURCES IVF Before and After Podcast   ABOUT THE HOST IVF Before and After was founded by Kay Dempsey. She created IVF Before and After, after many years spent researching and practising every possible way to conceive with IVF. Kay has created a global community with the use of podcasts she will share the stepping stones to empower your mindset, fuel your body organically and support you along your fertility journey.   CONTACT METHOD https://www.instagram.com/ivfbeforeandafter/ https://twitter.com/IVFBEFOREAFTER https://www.facebook.com/IVF-Before-and-AfterThis show was brought to you by Progressive Media

Kay contemplates, as every parent does, the answer to the question ‘Have I not given them enough? or have I given them too much?’ Parenting can be hard and Kay shares how in even a very short time small people can be both hugely challenging and hugely loving as they try to find themselves in the world. There are days when every parent can feel broken by the experience and wonder what they can do to make things better and why they don’t seem to be able to meet the needs of their children but a family is an everchanging experience about learning and growing together and every day is different. KEY TAKEAWAYS <ul> <li>I can’t meet his needs anymore and if I can’t meet his needs what is there that can be done?</li> <li>Nobody wants to admit that they have been pushed beyond their limits.</li> <li>No one wants to be the person who feels like a total failure.</li> <li>You can be left feeling a failure in one moment then cherished the next when they hold your face in their hands and kiss you gently.</li> <li>There is no manual and people keep saying it’s just a phase but it seems to be going on and on.</li> <li>He has a strange way of demanding what he wants, he can be rigid with rage but then he melts and skips down the stairs and is happy but Inside of me is still full of frustration.</li> <li>Have I not given them enough? Or have I given them too much?</li> <li>Parenting is very hard and today they have broken me but I need to learn how to get him through his anger and frustration.</li> <li>Everything is so hard but my love for them will never change and needs will have to be met.</li> </ul> ‘BEST MOMENTS ‘Just saying no can cause a dispute with a 3-year-old and as he screams and hits out I’m trying to decide which battle I want to try and win’ ‘This isn’t the first, the second or the third time this is a constant’ ‘My love for them continues to grow with every day’ VALUABLE RESOURCES <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/ivf-before-and-after-podcast/id1413710507?mt=2" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">IVF Before and After Podcast</a> ABOUT THE HOST IVF Before and After was founded by Kay Dempsey. She created IVF Before and After, after many years spent researching and practising every possible way to conceive with IVF. Kay has created a global community with the use of podcasts she will share the stepping stones to empower your mindset, fuel your body organically and support you along your fertility journey. CONTACT METHOD <a href="https://www.instagram.com/ivfbeforeandafter/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/ivfbeforeandafter/</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/IVFBEFOREAFTER" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/IVFBEFOREAFTER</a> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/IVF-Before-and-After" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/IVF-Before-and-After</a>This show was brought to you by <a href="https://progressivestudios.co/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Progressive Media</a>

His Needs Are Not Being Met

In this episode Kay reflects on how lockdown is affecting lots of people in different ways and asks the question: ‘Has the pandemic and the lockdown just highlighted the loneliness for some?’ For many, it has been about coming together and community but if you are someone without family and friends it can be challenging watching the rest of the world getting together even if they are doing it whilst socially distancing.   KEY TAKEAWAYS  Hearing about others looking after each other can be challenging if you don’t have any family or friends. It can make you feel very sad and angry. Everyone has a different way of coping and sometimes children can be the start for friendships but having children can also be isolating. When someone calls out that they are struggling make sure you answer the call. Be kind to each other you never know what is going on in someone else’s life.    BEST MOMENTS ‘She has one great friend but she lives too far away to see regularly’ ‘She thought when she had her babies it would be the start of lots of mummy friends’    VALUABLE RESOURCES IVF Before and After Podcast   ABOUT THE HOST IVF Before and After was founded by Kay Dempsey. She created IVF Before and After, after many years spent researching and practising every possible way to conceive with IVF. Kay has created a global community with the use of podcasts she will share the stepping stones to empower your mindset, fuel your body organically and support you along your fertility journey.   CONTACT METHOD https://www.instagram.com/ivfbeforeandafter/ https://twitter.com/IVFBEFOREAFTER https://www.facebook.com/IVF-Before-and-AfterThis show was brought to you by Progressive Media

In this episode Kay reflects on how lockdown is affecting lots of people in different ways and asks the question: ‘Has the pandemic and the lockdown just highlighted the loneliness for some?’ For many, it has been about coming together and community but if you are someone without family and friends it can be challenging watching the rest of the world getting together even if they are doing it whilst socially distancing. KEY TAKEAWAYS <ul> <li>Hearing about others looking after each other can be challenging if you don’t have any family or friends.</li> <li>It can make you feel very sad and angry.</li> <li>Everyone has a different way of coping and sometimes children can be the start for friendships but having children can also be isolating.</li> <li>When someone calls out that they are struggling make sure you answer the call.</li> <li>Be kind to each other you never know what is going on in someone else’s life.</li> </ul> BEST MOMENTS ‘She has one great friend but she lives too far away to see regularly’ ‘She thought when she had her babies it would be the start of lots of mummy friends’ VALUABLE RESOURCES <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/ivf-before-and-after-podcast/id1413710507?mt=2" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">IVF Before and After Podcast</a> ABOUT THE HOST IVF Before and After was founded by Kay Dempsey. She created IVF Before and After, after many years spent researching and practising every possible way to conceive with IVF. Kay has created a global community with the use of podcasts she will share the stepping stones to empower your mindset, fuel your body organically and support you along your fertility journey. CONTACT METHOD <a href="https://www.instagram.com/ivfbeforeandafter/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/ivfbeforeandafter/</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/IVFBEFOREAFTER" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/IVFBEFOREAFTER</a> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/IVF-Before-and-After" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/IVF-Before-and-After</a>This show was brought to you by <a href="https://progressivestudios.co/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Progressive Media</a>

Social Distancing

Kay explains the huge significance and exactly why she knows what she was doing 4 years ago. She shares her experience of IVF conception and what its truly like in this great episode that shares with honesty both the experience and what IVF actually means for those who struggle to conceive. If you want it enough anything is possible and dreams do come true.   KEY TAKEAWAYS  The new protocol for IVF was very daunting but with it was the possibility of making life. That was life in that small dish just waiting, those 2 air bubbles shot up into my uterus – that was conception. We continued on with our daily routine even though the day was not at all routine. I had nothing to lose and everything to gain. The 25TH of May was a fabulous day in our lives when our 2 little air bubbles became part of our family. 4 years on we are so much happier but we have our 2 darlings and they are the future we must protect. IVF is emotionally and physically challenging and everyone’s journey is different and individual. Most people are unaware of the struggles some have to conceive.    BEST MOMENTS ‘We have two wonderful children conceived through IVF’ ‘Anything is possible and dreams do come true’ ‘We waited and waited while the eggs and the sperm got jiggy, jiggy in the petri dish’    VALUABLE RESOURCES IVF Before and After Podcast   ABOUT THE HOST IVF Before and After was founded by Kay Dempsey. She created IVF Before and After, after many years spent researching and practising every possible way to conceive with IVF. Kay has created a global community with the use of podcasts she will share the stepping stones to empower your mindset, fuel your body organically and support you along your fertility journey.   CONTACT METHOD https://www.instagram.com/ivfbeforeandafter/ https://twitter.com/IVFBEFOREAFTER https://www.facebook.com/IVF-Before-and-AfterThis show was brought to you by Progressive Media

Kay explains the huge significance and exactly why she knows what she was doing 4 years ago. She shares her experience of IVF conception and what its truly like in this great episode that shares with honesty both the experience and what IVF actually means for those who struggle to conceive. If you want it enough anything is possible and dreams do come true. KEY TAKEAWAYS <ul> <li>The new protocol for IVF was very daunting but with it was the possibility of making life.</li> <li>That was life in that small dish just waiting, those 2 air bubbles shot up into my uterus – that was conception.</li> <li>We continued on with our daily routine even though the day was not at all routine.</li> <li>I had nothing to lose and everything to gain.</li> <li>The 25TH of May was a fabulous day in our lives when our 2 little air bubbles became part of our family.</li> <li>4 years on we are so much happier but we have our 2 darlings and they are the future we must protect.</li> <li>IVF is emotionally and physically challenging and everyone’s journey is different and individual.</li> <li>Most people are unaware of the struggles some have to conceive.</li> </ul> BEST MOMENTS ‘We have two wonderful children conceived through IVF’ ‘Anything is possible and dreams do come true’ ‘We waited and waited while the eggs and the sperm got jiggy, jiggy in the petri dish’ VALUABLE RESOURCES <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/ivf-before-and-after-podcast/id1413710507?mt=2" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">IVF Before and After Podcast</a> ABOUT THE HOST IVF Before and After was founded by Kay Dempsey. She created IVF Before and After, after many years spent researching and practising every possible way to conceive with IVF. Kay has created a global community with the use of podcasts she will share the stepping stones to empower your mindset, fuel your body organically and support you along your fertility journey. CONTACT METHOD <a href="https://www.instagram.com/ivfbeforeandafter/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/ivfbeforeandafter/</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/IVFBEFOREAFTER" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/IVFBEFOREAFTER</a> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/IVF-Before-and-After" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/IVF-Before-and-After</a>This show was brought to you by <a href="https://progressivestudios.co/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Progressive Media</a>

What Were You Doing Exactly 4 Years Ago?

Kay asked the community to let her know about their questions and in this ‘preview episode’ she is giving a sneak peek about what’s up and coming in the next weeks. The questions about IVF are wide-ranging and in upcoming episodes, Kay will be investigating both the big questions and the small, but still vitally important ones. Listen in and find out what you can look forward to hearing about.   KEY TAKEAWAYS Anyone contemplating or undertaking IVF will have many wide-ranging questions such as;  How does IVF work? Why does it fail? Where in the country is it free? Where do people inject themselves during the treatment? Where was IVF invented? Does IVF work the second time around? What if the sperm count is low? Who is eligible for IVF? What should you What can you do when it doesn’t work?    BEST MOMENTS ‘I will investigate and find the answers for you’ ‘As an IVF Mum, I know what it’s like’ ‘There are lots of questions to answer’    VALUABLE RESOURCES IVF Before and After Podcast   ABOUT THE HOST IVF Before and After was founded by Kay Dempsey. She created IVF Before and After, after many years spent researching and practising every possible way to conceive with IVF. Kay has created a global community with the use of podcasts she will share the stepping stones to empower your mindset, fuel your body organically and support you along your fertility journey.   CONTACT METHOD https://www.instagram.com/ivfbeforeandafter/ https://twitter.com/IVFBEFOREAFTER https://www.facebook.com/IVF-Before-and-AfterThis show was brought to you by Progressive Media

Kay asked the community to let her know about their questions and in this ‘preview episode’ she is giving a sneak peek about what’s up and coming in the next weeks. The questions about IVF are wide-ranging and in upcoming episodes, Kay will be investigating both the big questions and the small, but still vitally important ones. Listen in and find out what you can look forward to hearing about. KEY TAKEAWAYS Anyone contemplating or undertaking IVF will have many wide-ranging questions such as; <ul> <li>How does IVF work?</li> <li>Why does it fail?</li> <li>Where in the country is it free?</li> <li>Where do people inject themselves during the treatment?</li> <li>Where was IVF invented?</li> <li>Does IVF work the second time around?</li> <li>What if the sperm count is low?</li> <li>Who is eligible for IVF?</li> <li>What should you</li> <li>What can you do when it doesn’t work?</li> </ul> BEST MOMENTS ‘I will investigate and find the answers for you’ ‘As an IVF Mum, I know what it’s like’ ‘There are lots of questions to answer’ VALUABLE RESOURCES <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/ivf-before-and-after-podcast/id1413710507?mt=2" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">IVF Before and After Podcast</a> ABOUT THE HOST IVF Before and After was founded by Kay Dempsey. She created IVF Before and After, after many years spent researching and practising every possible way to conceive with IVF. Kay has created a global community with the use of podcasts she will share the stepping stones to empower your mindset, fuel your body organically and support you along your fertility journey. CONTACT METHOD <a href="https://www.instagram.com/ivfbeforeandafter/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/ivfbeforeandafter/</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/IVFBEFOREAFTER" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/IVFBEFOREAFTER</a> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/IVF-Before-and-After" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/IVF-Before-and-After</a>This show was brought to you by <a href="https://progressivestudios.co/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Progressive Media</a>

Whats Coming up in The Next Few Weeks (FAQ's!)

In this episode of IVF Before and After, Kay shares a story from an anonymous source about the experience of being an NICU parent, having the joy of bringing a new baby into this world being immediately transformed into a world of anxiety and pain. Having a baby in intensive care is a horror that no parent wants to go through and is an experience that can cause PTSD symptoms for many years. By sharing this story, Kay hopes that those going through this experience can find comfort and hope in this horrible time.   Post-natal depression is far more common in those that experienced difficultly during child birth, Kay hopes that we can all come together to create a support network to help each other though. VALUABLE RESOURCES IVF Before and After Podcast   ABOUT THE HOST IVF Before and After was founded by Kay Dempsey. She created IVF Before and After, after many years spent researching and practising every possible way to conceive with IVF. Kay has created a global community with the use of podcasts she will share the stepping stones to empower your mindset, fuel your body organically and support you along your fertility journey.   CONTACT METHOD https://www.instagram.com/ivfbeforeandafter/ https://twitter.com/IVFBEFOREAFTER https://www.facebook.com/IVF-Before-and-AfterThis show was brought to you by Progressive Media

In this episode of IVF Before and After, Kay shares a story from an anonymous source about the experience of being an NICU parent, having the joy of bringing a new baby into this world being immediately transformed into a world of anxiety and pain. Having a baby in intensive care is a horror that no parent wants to go through and is an experience that can cause PTSD symptoms for many years. By sharing this story, Kay hopes that those going through this experience can find comfort and hope in this horrible time.   Post-natal depression is far more common in those that experienced difficultly during child birth, Kay hopes that we can all come together to create a support network to help each other though. VALUABLE RESOURCES <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/ivf-before-and-after-podcast/id1413710507?mt=2" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">IVF Before and After Podcast</a> ABOUT THE HOST IVF Before and After was founded by Kay Dempsey. She created IVF Before and After, after many years spent researching and practising every possible way to conceive with IVF. Kay has created a global community with the use of podcasts she will share the stepping stones to empower your mindset, fuel your body organically and support you along your fertility journey. CONTACT METHOD <a href="https://www.instagram.com/ivfbeforeandafter/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/ivfbeforeandafter/</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/IVFBEFOREAFTER" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/IVFBEFOREAFTER</a> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/IVF-Before-and-After" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/IVF-Before-and-After</a>This show was brought to you by <a href="https://progressivestudios.co/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Progressive Media</a>

Being an NICU Parent

In this episode of IVF Before &amp; After, Kay shares a blog from the Twins Trust Forum, celebrating parents of twins and triplets and the quirks associated with it, the instant communication that twins and triplets have from birth and the secret language that they hold. Double the effort reaps double the reward, with double the hugs and double the love! Twins and triplets will always have each other, and whilst they may be at each other’s throats sometimes, they have a lifetime bond that can never be broken. Watching their individual personalities form through the same upbringing can be a special thing to witness! Being a parent of twins or more is an extraordinary experience, harbouring so many unique experiences and opening up so many opportunities! Kay explores all the different quirks and emotions that come with being a parent of multiples!   VALUABLE RESOURCES IVF Before and After Podcast   ABOUT THE HOST IVF Before and After was founded by Kay Dempsey. She created IVF Before and After, after many years spent researching and practising every possible way to conceive with IVF. Kay has created a global community with the use of podcasts she will share the stepping stones to empower your mindset, fuel your body organically and support you along your fertility journey.   CONTACT METHOD https://www.instagram.com/ivfbeforeandafter/ https://twitter.com/IVFBEFOREAFTER https://www.facebook.com/IVF-Before-and-AfterThis show was brought to you by Progressive Media

In this episode of IVF Before &amp; After, Kay shares a blog from the Twins Trust Forum, celebrating parents of twins and triplets and the quirks associated with it, the instant communication that twins and triplets have from birth and the secret language that they hold. Double the effort reaps double the reward, with double the hugs and double the love! Twins and triplets will always have each other, and whilst they may be at each other’s throats sometimes, they have a lifetime bond that can never be broken. Watching their individual personalities form through the same upbringing can be a special thing to witness! Being a parent of twins or more is an extraordinary experience, harbouring so many unique experiences and opening up so many opportunities! Kay explores all the different quirks and emotions that come with being a parent of multiples! VALUABLE RESOURCES <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/ivf-before-and-after-podcast/id1413710507?mt=2" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">IVF Before and After Podcast</a> ABOUT THE HOST IVF Before and After was founded by Kay Dempsey. She created IVF Before and After, after many years spent researching and practising every possible way to conceive with IVF. Kay has created a global community with the use of podcasts she will share the stepping stones to empower your mindset, fuel your body organically and support you along your fertility journey. CONTACT METHOD <a href="https://www.instagram.com/ivfbeforeandafter/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/ivfbeforeandafter/</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/IVFBEFOREAFTER" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/IVFBEFOREAFTER</a> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/IVF-Before-and-After" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/IVF-Before-and-After</a>This show was brought to you by <a href="https://progressivestudios.co/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Progressive Media</a>

Love Being a Parent of Multiples

Welcome to the IVF Before and After Podcast where we will talk about the emotional rollercoaster journey we are about to embark on. Tune in to a series of podcasts on stories and tips to help you feel you are not alone on your fertility or parenting journey. We will openly discuss success and failure. We will attempt to pick you up when your down and celebrate when your heads in the clouds. Kay Dempsey, your host, can't wait to get started finding your way through IVF and parenting journey.

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