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PCOS Without Ovarian Cysts: Can You Still Have It?

When most people hear “polycystic ovary syndrome”, they picture ovaries covered in cysts. So when your ultrasound comes back clear, it can feel confusing. Sometimes even invalidating. If there are…

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Calendar showing a 21-day menstrual cycle marked, representing PCOS short cycles and luteal phase tracking

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PCOS and Short Cycles: When “Regular” Isn’t Really Regular

When most people think of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome, they picture long cycles. Missed periods. Forty-five days between bleeds. But what if your cycle isn’t long? What if it’s 21 days.…

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How to tell if it’s chicken pox (what to look for in the first day)

A child suddenly has a few red spots. They look a bit like insect bites. Or a mild rash. And suddenly you’re wondering if this could be the start of…

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15 simple ways to lengthen your luteal phase

Help! How do I fix my short luteal phase? Perhaps you wondering ‘Can I get pregnant with a short luteal phase?’ Or maybe you just want to sort out periods…

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7 min

The truth on the Shettles Method and why it doesn’t work

Are you thinking of trying the Shettles Method to conceive a particular sex? It might be a fun thing to try, but here’s why not to put too much weight…

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What is ARFID? What parents of children with ARFID want you to know

Every so often, a news story about the effects of severely restricted eating pops up in the media. They are often written to shock, with little mention of the complexities…

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Living with Trichotillomania – Compulsive hair pulling

Trichotillomania. A condition I’ve always thought could benefit from a catchier name. It’s a pretty difficult name to remember, let alone pronounce, when you read it in the agony aunt…

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ARFID – My child is a selective eater (and it’s not my fault).

When I hear parents talking about how they conquered their children’s fussy eating, it makes me smile. It used to hurt. In the days where I’d search the internet for…

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The Best Sun Creams for Children with Eczema and Sensitive Skin

My children all suffer from eczema and sensitive skin, over the years we have tried and tested many of the best brands of sun cream for eczema prone skin. Note:…

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PCOS Without Ovarian Cysts: Can You Still Have It?

PCOS and Short Cycles: When “Regular” Isn’t Really Regular

How to tell if it’s chicken pox (what to look for in the first day)

15 simple ways to lengthen your luteal phase

The truth on the Shettles Method and why it doesn’t work

What is ARFID? What parents of children with ARFID want you to know

Living with Trichotillomania – Compulsive hair pulling

ARFID – My child is a selective eater (and it’s not my fault).

The Best Sun Creams for Children with Eczema and Sensitive Skin

The best Ordinary Skincare Routine (2026)

When you can’t think of a baby name – Our experience

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