In this episode, Emily sits down with the founder of Ovom Care Dr. Lynae Brayboy to discuss the coolest cell in the body - the oocyte (or egg cell). We discuss IVF, egg freezing, egg quality, the mitochondria (energy in the cell) and SO much more. A truly fascinating episode that you don't want to miss!

Dr Lynae (MD) is an obstetrician-gynaecologist specialising in reproductive endocrinology and the Co-Founder and Chief Medical Officer of Ovom. She has also conducted extensive research into oocyte mitochondria, exploring their role in egg quality and quantity—critical indicators of reproductive ageing. She has received several prestigious grants to support her work in this important field.

Ovom Care is dedicated to helping individuals and couples on their journey to parenthood by offering accessible, personalised, and technology-driven fertility services. With clinics in the scenic and affordable settings of Lisbon, Portugal, and London, UK, Ovom Care provides comprehensive reproductive care supported by a world-renowned team of fertility specialists.

Visit Ovom's website: https://www.ovomcare.com/

Follow Ovom on Instagram: @ovomcare

Learn more about Emily Barker (CNMdip, mBANT, CNHC) at ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.rootsandshootsldn.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠ and on Instagram @‌rootsandshoots_fertility

This weeks episode is about secondary infertility and what happens when you’ve had one of more successful pregnancy but come up against road blocks the next time around.

Emily sits down with fertility specialist, acupuncturist, and clinical investigator Alex O'Connor.

We discuss the isolation many secondary infertility mums can feel on this journey, some investigations that can help shed some light and some key things to consider if you’re struggling to have another baby.

Visit Alex's Website at⁠⁠⁠: http://www.fertilitydecoded.co.uk/

Follow Alex on Instagram: @fertilitydecoded

Learn more about Emily Barker (CNMdip, mBANT, CNHC) at ⁠⁠⁠https://www.rootsandshootsldn.com/⁠⁠⁠ and on Instagram @‌rootsandshoots_fertility

This week's topic is around stress and infertility and is one that I know will resonate with most, if not all of you. Emily sits down with Jennifer Edmonds, a yoga, pilates and meditation teacher who specialises in fertility and women's health.

We talk about the impact stress and trauma on your fertility, the power of fertility yoga and breathwork, as well as tools to support yourself through stressful times whilst releasing the pressure to be 'stress free' and do things perfectly.

2:22 - Jen's fertility journey

13:00 - Jen's take on stress and infertility

21:49 - Tools for supporting yourself through the stress and infertility

23:19 - Trauma and infertility and ways to navigate this

34:00 - Yoga as a way to connect to and trust your body again

39:00 - Jen's key takeways

If you've ever felt your blood boil when someone has informed you that 'stressing makes things worse and you just need to relax,' then I hope that this episode will be a soft landing with some real and achievable ways to support yourself.

Visit Jen's Website at⁠⁠:https://www.elementpilatesyoga.com/about

Follow Jen on Instagram ⁠⁠⁠@jen.elementpilatesyoga

Learn more about Emily Barker (CNMdip, mBANT, CNHC) at ⁠⁠https://www.rootsandshootsldn.com/⁠⁠ and on Instagram @‌rootsandshoots_fertility