Balanced and Fertile Blog
Welcome to my corner of the fertility world.
Here I share my own fertility journey — the grief, the hope, and everything in between — alongside gentle, science‑based guidance on the Fertility Awareness Method and fertility yoga.
My wish is that you feel less alone, more informed, and more connected to your own cycle.
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How I made my boss uncomfortable (about our fertility journey)
Not everyone (or barely anyone?) feels like sharing their fertility journey with their friends or relatives, let alone colleagues or boss at work. And yes,…
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Charting postpartum – what did I find out?
When I got my first period since giving birth (when my baby just turned six months), I was really excited to get back to charting.…
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Infertility leaves a mark forever
Even when you do get pregnant, carry to term and finally bring your beautiful baby to this world, the fertility struggles you’ve been through don’t…
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Cervical mucus and its role in fertility
Let’s talk cervical mucus, how it should look like and change during your menstrual cycle, what is cervical mucus and its role in fertility and…
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When in Labour – My Positive Home Water Birth Story
Movie time The hot tub is successfully inflated upstairs so my husband can again keep me company downstairs. It’s about 5 pm and my contractions…
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It’s happening – before I went into labour
What a night, I’m glad it’s finally over! In the last weeks of pregnancy sleeping has for sure become more difficult and uncomfortable, but last…
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My birth preparation
Birth prep will look different for everyone. It depends on what you were used to doing before you got pregnant, on your fitness levels and…
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How to exercise in sync with your cycle
Adjust your exercise routine to the menstrual cycle, it will have a positive impact on your hormones and fertility. How to exercise in sync with…