Fertility co.

Fertility co. | Rachel Taylor Health•fertilityco.com.au

How can I boost my fertility and improve my chances of getting pregnant naturally? When is the best time to get pregnant? Why is my period irregular (or late!)? Am I ready to have a baby? Am I ovulating? How can I balance my hormones? And the biggest question of all, how can I understand my menstrual cycle?

Welcome to The Fertility co. Podcast, where you’ll finally get answers to those questions you’ve been secretly Googling, all those things you’re too embarrassed to ask your doctor, because…well – we’re women! Shouldn’t we just know this stuff??

In a world where preconception care is non-existent, and 1 in 6 couples struggle to conceive, I'm here to shake up the conversation about fertility.

I'll help you master your menstrual cycle and take the guesswork out of getting pregnant with actionable strategies, evidence-based deep dives, expert interviews, and listener stories.

You'll learn to pinpoint ovulation day, decode your body's fertile signs, and make informed decisions about your health.

With a mix of straight talk, science, and real-life success stories, you'll leave each episode feeling empowered, confident, and in control of your fertility journey.

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Episodes

The Menstrual Phase - Menstrual Cycle Masterclass Part 1

Send us a text Half of the world’s population will experience a period. A lifetime of periods equates to 8.6 years, 448 weeks, 3139 days and 70 080 hours. And yet, I wonder just how many women actually understand what’s going on in their bodies. Not just during menstruation, but for the rest of the month too. Welcome to your Menstrual Cycle Masterclass, where I’ll be diving deep into each phase of the menstrual cycle - what actually goes on inside our body, how to support your body, balance your...

Sep 22, 2020•25 min•Season 1Ep. 12

Hormones, Fertility and Learning to Love Your Body, with Melissa Finlay

Send us a text In this episode, I have the absolute pleasure of chatting with Melissa Finlay – a nutritionist with a love for women’s health. She’s passionate about helping people take control of their health, and getting back to feeling great so that life can be lived to its fullest. Her absolute favourite thing is to see people change their lives through understanding how to treat their body with the respect it deserves. Not only is Mel a qualified Nutritionist, she is also a Pilates Instructo...

Sep 15, 2020•34 min•Season 1Ep. 11

3 Health Checks Every Woman Needs to Know About

Send us a text If you’re trying to conceive (or planning to soon), your fertility isn’t just about ovulation tracking — it’s about your whole health. In this episode, I’m walking you through three essential health checks that often get overlooked, especially when you’re focused on timing sex and reading pee sticks. We’re talking breast checks, cervical screening, and yes… that awkward-but-important STI test. These are non-negotiables for protecting your long-term reproductive health — and I’ll m...

Sep 08, 2020•23 min•Season 1Ep. 10

Can I Get Pregnant During My Period?

Send us a text Thinking your period is a “safe zone”? Think again. In this myth-busting episode, I break down the real reason why unprotected sex during your period could still lead to pregnancy — especially if you're using natural birth control or trying to conceive naturally. What we cover: Why you can’t confirm fertility status while bleeding What happens between your period and ovulation (and why it matters) The two types of basic infertile patterns How short cycles can eliminate your “safe”...

Sep 01, 2020•20 min•Season 1Ep. 9

I’m Pregnant – Should I Monitor My Heart Rate When I Exercise?

Send us a text Should you monitor your heart rate during pregnancy workouts? This episode breaks down the outdated 140 bpm rule and what the latest guidelines actually recommend for safe, effective exercise during pregnancy. What we cover: Why the 140 bpm rule is out of date Changes in your heart and blood volume during pregnancy How to use the Borg Scale to monitor workout intensity How your workouts may affect baby’s movements Signs you need to stop exercising immediately Whether you’re a firs...

Aug 25, 2020•21 min•Season 1Ep. 8

5 Things You Didn’t Know About Your Vagina

Send us a text In this episode, I unpack the anatomy and function of the vagina — what’s normal, what’s not, and how it all ties into your fertility. If you’re trying to conceive naturally or curious about cycle charting, this is essential listening. What we cover: Why every vagina is different — and that’s a good thing The surprising role of your pelvic floor in your sex life What makes a healthy, acidic vagina How your vagina changes through life (even without childbirth) The clitoris: what yo...

Aug 18, 2020•21 min•Season 1Ep. 7

Finding Your Why

Send us a text In this episode I’m sharing the raw, unfiltered story of how I went from burnout and chronic stress to becoming a fertility coach. I share the health crisis that changed everything, how I healed my body, and why cycle charting became the foundation of my work in natural fertility. What We Cover: Why my promotion left me broken My health crisis (and what it taught me) How Coeliac disease led to a complete lifestyle overhaul Why I stopped the pill and started charting my cycle How I...

Aug 11, 2020•21 min•Season 1Ep. 6

Stress and Your Menstrual Cycle: Why Your Period is Irregular and Your Hormones Are Haywire (And What You Can Do To Fix It)

Send us a text In this episode we explore how stress impacts your menstrual cycle, hormones, and ability to conceive naturally — and what to do about it. What we cover: How stress affects ovulation, progesterone, and hormone balance Why your period might be irregular right now What cycle charting can reveal about your body 4 steps to reduce stress and rebalance your cycle What a fertility coach wants you to know about supporting natural fertility in challenging seasons The podcast is taking a br...

Aug 04, 2020•18 min•Season 1Ep. 5

My All-Time Top 5 Fertility Superfoods

Send us a text In this episode, we dive into the best foods to naturally support your fertility, balance your hormones, and prepare your body for pregnancy. Whether you're actively trying to conceive or just want to learn how to nourish your cycle, these foods will help you optimise your health from the inside out. What we cover: The 5 best fertility superfoods (and how to use them) How to get enough folate, iron, and omega-3s from whole foods Foods that support ovulation, egg quality, and cervi...

Jul 28, 2020•24 min•Season 1Ep. 4

5 Things Every Woman Needs to Know About Her Pelvic Floor

Send us a text You’ve heard about pelvic floor exercises — but are you doing them right? And why do they even matter if you haven’t had a baby? In this episode, I walk you through the top five things you need to know about your pelvic floor and how to take action today. What we cover: · What exactly is the pelvic floor (and where is it)? · What your pelvic floor actually does for your body · Common signs of weakness and dysfunction · A step-by-step guide to activating your pelvic floor · When to...

Jul 21, 2020•23 min•Season 1Ep. 3

Am I Ovulating? The One Check You Can Do Every Day to Know For Sure When You’re Fertile

Send us a text In this episode, I’m breaking down two of the most powerful signs your body gives you every single month to help you identify ovulation and understand your cycle—no tech, apps or guesswork required. What we cover: What cycle charting is and why it matters How to track cervical mucus to predict ovulation What basal body temperature tells you about your cycle The role of progesterone and temperature shifts Other signs like ovulation pain, spotting, and cervical changes Why this is t...

Jul 21, 2020•36 min•Season 1Ep. 2

Menstrual Cycle 101: All those things they never taught us in health class

Send us a text Let’s be honest: most of us didn’t get a great education when it comes to our menstrual cycles. If you were told your cycle is always 28 days and that ovulation happens like clockwork on day 14—this episode is for you. In this back-to-basics (but so-much-more-accurate) breakdown, I walk you through the four phases of the menstrual cycle —what’s actually happening in your body during each one, how they affect your hormones, and why understanding them is the first step to taking con...

Jul 21, 2020•22 min•Season 1Ep. 1

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