While most people know about the role of your gut microflora (bacteria) in keeping you healthy and well, did you know you also have a microbiome in your vagina? In fact, your vaginal and uterine microbiome also plays a huge role in your fertility, and your ability to conceive!

In this episode, we discover how your vaginal and uterine microbiome influences fertility outcomes, and provide effective tips and strategies for supporting the health of your microbiome to optimise your chances of conceiving.

Trigger Warning: birth defects and loss mentioned.

Welcome to Fertility Friendly Food The Podcast!

I’m Stefanie, expert fertility dietitian and nutritionist, founder of The Dietologist, here to help inspire and empower you through factual nutrition information about women’s and men’s health, hormones and fertility & pregnancy. A virtual nutrition practice dedicated to women’s health, fertility & pregnancy,

Learn more about the vaginal microbiome, and how it affects your chances of conceiving in this blog post.

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