I'm Thinking of Having a Baby

Hannah Eriksen, NZRD
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I'm Thinking of Having a Baby

Why is it that everyone else gets pregnant so quickly? If you've been taking longer than you thought to conceive and have tried allll-the-things - without success and poorer for it - you're not alone. This podcast is for you as you face the question ‘is there something wrong with me?’ Loaded full of practical proven tips that you can implement immediately, this show will increase your chances of getting pregnant sooner. We're here to break through the mysteries of your fertility and hormone health with expert insights, prenatal nutrition advice, and empowering stories, helping you regain control to finally be the one posting a blimmin’ baby announcement.

  1. 05/11/2023

    Q&A: Morning Sickness, Birth Fears, and Postpartum Realities

    Send us a text Answers to the questions you've always had: how to beat morning sickness (or, all-day sickness more like!), face your fears of giving birth and discover what reeealllly happens after birth with your hormones and body.  A million thanks to everyone who sent through your questions - keep 'em coming for future episodes! On the DIY train but want some more support? I created these for you - take what you need: 🤰🏽Preparing for Pregnancy Pack - The 3 Essentials for Pregnancy Success 🥰 10 Ways to Feel Wildly More Supported on Your Fertility Journey 👌🏼25 Simple Things to Curb Your Cravings with PCOS 💃 Beat Your Endo Belly Tired of all the confusing nutrition advice on TikTok and ready to get what YOU need? ✅ Book your FREE 15-min support sesh Will you leave me a rating or review? Pretty please with a cherry on top? I'm also on Insta at ohgoodness_nutrition. Drop by with a wave and let's be friends. Email me love notes, questions, or comments at hannah@ognutrition.co.nz Oh Goodness! Nutrition is an evidence-based dietitian practice. However, given the general nature of the content presented on this podcast, it can not replace individualised medical advice. Get yo'self a professional (psst, lik...

    13 min

  2. 22/10/2023

    How safe are male supplements for fertility?

    Send us a text I probably sound like a broken record, but hey, if you didn't know, oxidative stress is a major player in men's infertility. And at the moment we have very expensive and limited ways to find out just how much it is affecting each man. It makes sense that supplements designed to combat oxidative stress would be the antidote. Right??! Plot twist! You'll need to listen to the end to hear all about which supplements we have researched, what the WHO recommends about male supplements, the risks of taking them when you don't need them, and some practical (and safe) changes we can make. TIMESTAMPS 0:35 Sperm health is sooo important 1:35 Why current sperm tests are letting us down 3:29 Our current accessibility to testing oxidative damage 5:14 The six supplements that possibly make a difference 10:00 What the WHO recommends 10:52 When taking supplements is a bad thing 11:39 Three ways you can find out if you need supplements 14:00 Summary of all of the above Fertility Foods downloadable for men to tweak their diet. Quick-Fix Call info if ya wanna take me up on the invite. On the DIY train but want some more support? I created these for you - take what you need: 🤰🏽Preparing for Pregnancy Pack - The 3 Essentials for Pregnancy Success 🥰 10 Ways to Feel Wildly More Supported on Your Fertility Journey 👌🏼25 Simple Things to Curb Your Cravings with PCOS 💃 Beat Your Endo Belly Tired of all the confusing nutrition advice on TikTok and ready to get what YOU need? ✅ Book your FREE 15-min support sesh Will you leave me a rating or review? Pretty please with a cherry on top? I'm also on Insta at ohgoodness_nutrition. Drop by with a wave and let's be friends. Email me love notes, questions, or comments at hannah@ognutrition.co.nz Oh Goodness! Nutrition is an evidence-based dietitian practice. However, given the general nature of the content presented on this podcast, it can not replace individualised medical advice. Get yo'self a professional (psst, lik...

    15 min

  3. 08/10/2023

    The science behind superstar sperm

    Send us a text With a 50%-freaking-decrease in sperm count globally over the last 40 years, sperm health has never been a bigger issue in the realm of fertility.  I chat about what affects sperm quality and quantity, talk about male infertility testing including what kind of information a typical sperm test provides you with (spoiler: not enough!), and what are the biggest culprits that could be slowing down your road to parenthood.  If you're a man wanting to have a baby, this episode is compulsory listening ;) On the DIY train but want some more support? I created these for you - take what you need: 🤰🏽Preparing for Pregnancy Pack - The 3 Essentials for Pregnancy Success 🥰 10 Ways to Feel Wildly More Supported on Your Fertility Journey 👌🏼25 Simple Things to Curb Your Cravings with PCOS 💃 Beat Your Endo Belly Tired of all the confusing nutrition advice on TikTok and ready to get what YOU need? ✅ Book your FREE 15-min support sesh Will you leave me a rating or review? Pretty please with a cherry on top? I'm also on Insta at ohgoodness_nutrition. Drop by with a wave and let's be friends. Email me love notes, questions, or comments at hannah@ognutrition.co.nz Oh Goodness! Nutrition is an evidence-based dietitian practice. However, given the general nature of the content presented on this podcast, it can not replace individualised medical advice. Get yo'self a professional (psst, lik...

    17 min

  4. 24/09/2023

    Let's get physical: how often should I have sex?

    Send us a text Join me as we uncover the secrets of baby-making timing and frequency. Curious about the impact of intimacy on sperm quality? From decoding fertility signs to finding that sweet spot for conception, this episode's got all the insights you need to supercharge your journey to parenthood. Let's make boosting your fertility a whole lot more fun! TIMESTAMPS [00:00] Why timing sex can save you a lot of effort [00:25] Best time for conception explained [01:00] Sperm need to arrive before your egg is released [02:00] Cervical mucus and fertility signs [05:00] Effect of abstinence on sperm - it swings both ways [08:00] Frequency of sex & sperm quality. In summary, here's what you gotta know. Get your own Quick-Fix Call. It's not called 15-mins in nutrition heaven for nothing. Find out more on our services page (towards the bottom). On the DIY train but want some more support? I created these for you - take what you need: 🤰🏽Preparing for Pregnancy Pack - The 3 Essentials for Pregnancy Success 🥰 10 Ways to Feel Wildly More Supported on Your Fertility Journey 👌🏼25 Simple Things to Curb Your Cravings with PCOS 💃 Beat Your Endo Belly Tired of all the confusing nutrition advice on TikTok and ready to get what YOU need? ✅ Book your FREE 15-min support sesh Will you leave me a rating or review? Pretty please with a cherry on top? I'm also on Insta at ohgoodness_nutrition. Drop by with a wave and let's be friends. Email me love notes, questions, or comments at hannah@ognutrition.co.nz Oh Goodness! Nutrition is an evidence-based dietitian practice. However, given the general nature of the content presented on this podcast, it can not replace individualised medical advice. Get yo'self a professional (psst, lik...

    11 min

  5. 10/09/2023

    What I wish I'd known about getting pregnant

    Send us a text Join me, Hannah Eriksen, as I share my/our unique path to parenthood. From debunking fertility myths to unveiling surprising lifestyle tweaks, this episode reveals the meandering story of how we welcomed our son, Sebastian. Wanna be nosy about the highs, lows, and miracle of our journey? Grab a cuppa and listen in on our story. TIMESTAMPS [00:00] Starting Out: Sharing our journey and lifestyle changes for fertility [02:42] Clearing Myths: Correcting misconceptions, introducing cycle tracking [05:27] Lifestyle Tweaks: Diet and exercise impact on my menstrual cycle [00:07:48] Matt's Role: Addressing low sperm count, and stress reduction [09:29] Divine Surprise: Bet you didn't see this coming [11:21] Birth Experience: My pregnancy, Seb's birth and some post-birth reflections Get your own Quick-Fix Call. It's not called 15-mins in nutrition heaven for nothing. Find out more on our services page (towards the bottom). On the DIY train but want some more support? I created these for you - take what you need: 🤰🏽Preparing for Pregnancy Pack - The 3 Essentials for Pregnancy Success 🥰 10 Ways to Feel Wildly More Supported on Your Fertility Journey 👌🏼25 Simple Things to Curb Your Cravings with PCOS 💃 Beat Your Endo Belly Tired of all the confusing nutrition advice on TikTok and ready to get what YOU need? ✅ Book your FREE 15-min support sesh Will you leave me a rating or review? Pretty please with a cherry on top? I'm also on Insta at ohgoodness_nutrition. Drop by with a wave and let's be friends. Email me love notes, questions, or comments at hannah@ognutrition.co.nz Oh Goodness! Nutrition is an evidence-based dietitian practice. However, given the general nature of the content presented on this podcast, it can not replace individualised medical advice. Get yo'self a professional (psst, lik...

    15 min

  6. 28/08/2023

    Avoid endo pain by eating less of these...

    Send us a text Here to reduce your endo pain naturally? Join me as I explore the intricate relationship between estrogen dominance, inflammation, and certain types of fats, such as palmitic acid, which quite likely make things worse. You'll hear where things are at between endometriosis and red meat, alcohol, caffeine, and even environmental disruptors like pesticides and BPA. While some people with endometriosis find relief by cutting out certain foods like gluten and soy due to their potential inflammatory effects, you'll figure out if this is something YOU need to do, and how to go about it. Are you on the lookout for a FODMAP dietitian near you? Here's a list of who specialises in this area. TIMESTAMPS 01:29 Total fat, saturated fat and palmitic acid...and where to find them 04:39 Meat and endo 05:57 Alcohol and caffeine, not so bad? 07:27 EDC's - what, where, who? 09:32 FODMAPs, gluten & soy - do you need to level up? OTHER FREEBIES - Endo bloat: 12 top tips to deflate - Eat More Plants: recipe book On the DIY train but want some more support? I created these for you - take what you need: 🤰🏽Preparing for Pregnancy Pack - The 3 Essentials for Pregnancy Success 🥰 10 Ways to Feel Wildly More Supported on Your Fertility Journey 👌🏼25 Simple Things to Curb Your Cravings with PCOS 💃 Beat Your Endo Belly Tired of all the confusing nutrition advice on TikTok and ready to get what YOU need? ✅ Book your FREE 15-min support sesh Will you leave me a rating or review? Pretty please with a cherry on top? I'm also on Insta at ohgoodness_nutrition. Drop by with a wave and let's be friends. Email me love notes, questions, or comments at hannah@ognutrition.co.nz Oh Goodness! Nutrition is an evidence-based dietitian practice. However, given the general nature of the content presented on this podcast, it can not replace individualised medical advice. Get yo'self a professional (psst, lik...

    13 min

  7. 13/08/2023

    Reduce endo pain: eat more of these

    Send us a text Today's episode is all about reducing endometriosis pain naturally, a topic that affects 5 to 15% of women globally. I provide a list of over ten different foods that are proven to help. And whether you're planning to have a baby in one year or ten, the tips I share here can boost your chances when the time is right. We'll explore how diet can be more effective than conventional treatments like surgery and medication (when part of holistic care). So, if you're looking to manage endo pain better join me as I uncover what can *actually* make a difference. You might be in for a surprise or two! TIMESTAMPS 00:50 Why everyone with endo needs to see a dietitian, if they're planning a pregnancy or not. 02:04 Estrogen dominance and inflammation are... 03:03 What kinds of foods can help? 03:52 Polyphenols and phytoestogens 06:01 How fibre reduces excess estrogen, among other things 12:20 Supplementation 14:21 Secret powerhouses of antioxidants .... download the herb & spice flavour combinations cheat sheet here. If you're struggling to beat endo belly, check out this list of the 6 reasons it happens and 12 things you can do about it! On the DIY train but want some more support? I created these for you - take what you need: 🤰🏽Preparing for Pregnancy Pack - The 3 Essentials for Pregnancy Success 🥰 10 Ways to Feel Wildly More Supported on Your Fertility Journey 👌🏼25 Simple Things to Curb Your Cravings with PCOS 💃 Beat Your Endo Belly Tired of all the confusing nutrition advice on TikTok and ready to get what YOU need? ✅ Book your FREE 15-min support sesh Will you leave me a rating or review? Pretty please with a cherry on top? I'm also on Insta at ohgoodness_nutrition. Drop by with a wave and let's be friends. Email me love notes, questions, or comments at hannah@ognutrition.co.nz Oh Goodness! Nutrition is an evidence-based dietitian practice. However, given the general nature of the content presented on this podcast, it can not replace individualised medical advice. Get yo'self a professional (psst, lik...

    16 min

  8. 31/07/2023

    How to Deflate Endo Belly

    Send us a text In this episode, we're diving into the world of endometriosis and the dreaded "endo belly." If you're not familiar, endo is when the uterine lining decides to go on a field trip outside the uterus, causing pain, scarring, and bloating that makes you question your clothing choices. We'll explore the reasons behind the endo belly, including inflammation, hormonal fluctuations, gut microbiome shenanigans, stress, sluggish guts, increased sensitivity, and diaphragm hijinks. But fear not my endo friends, I've got a list of 7 strategies in this episode to combat the belly, ranging from food tweaks to lifestyle changes. And if you're up for it, grab your handy resource with even more tips to move past your phantom pregnancy days. So let's say goodbye to bloating and hello to feeling more you. Check out Oh Goodness! Nutrition's website and Instagram for more nutrition and hormone hacks. On the DIY train but want some more support? I created these for you - take what you need: 🤰🏽Preparing for Pregnancy Pack - The 3 Essentials for Pregnancy Success 🥰 10 Ways to Feel Wildly More Supported on Your Fertility Journey 👌🏼25 Simple Things to Curb Your Cravings with PCOS 💃 Beat Your Endo Belly Tired of all the confusing nutrition advice on TikTok and ready to get what YOU need? ✅ Book your FREE 15-min support sesh Will you leave me a rating or review? Pretty please with a cherry on top? I'm also on Insta at ohgoodness_nutrition. Drop by with a wave and let's be friends. Email me love notes, questions, or comments at hannah@ognutrition.co.nz Oh Goodness! Nutrition is an evidence-based dietitian practice. However, given the general nature of the content presented on this podcast, it can not replace individualised medical advice. Get yo'self a professional (psst, lik...

    11 min
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Why is it that everyone else gets pregnant so quickly? If you've been taking longer than you thought to conceive and have tried allll-the-things - without success and poorer for it - you're not alone. This podcast is for you as you face the question ‘is there something wrong with me?’ Loaded full of practical proven tips that you can implement immediately, this show will increase your chances of getting pregnant sooner. We're here to break through the mysteries of your fertility and hormone health with expert insights, prenatal nutrition advice, and empowering stories, helping you regain control to finally be the one posting a blimmin’ baby announcement.

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  • Creator
    Hannah Eriksen, NZRD
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2023
  • Episodes
    23
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2025 I'm Thinking of Having a Baby
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