A surprising 23-week pregnancy with a baby in the bowel leads to a miraculous French delivery. In France, a 37-year-old woman was surprised when she found out she was 23 weeks pregnant with a baby growing in her bowel without knowing it. She had been experiencing severe stomach pain and getting more bloated for 10…
‘I will keep going on about male infertility until men start talking about it more, and everyone starts listening’ writes Benjamin Zephaniah (Illustration: Tim Alden/i) Apparently, men are talking a lot more. They are talking about sexuality and identity. They are talking about relationships, addiction, mental health, and films that make them cry. It is…
As part of our awareness campaign, we have been visiting secondary schools in Nigeria to educate the students and raise awareness about period poverty. Here in this article, we share details of our visits to Wesley Girls Junior Secondary School in Lagos and Lagos City College. Our Period Poverty awareness was successful in both schools.…
In-vitro fertilization, or IVF, had never crossed my mind until a year ago. IVF, or infertility at all, was not a topic that had really come up with my friends or family. I had never done a television story about it, and it was not a topic anyone really spoke about openly. I am now…
We recently had an opportunity to interview the CEO of Cryo-Transport; Dr Malozemov Sergey; and he answered many of the common questions about transporting cryopreserved cells. Below is details of the interview. To request a consultation afterwards, you can use the contact details indicated below and use the code: ‘promo 5’ to receive a discount.…
One thing few people have been talking about since Roe v. Wade was overturned is how abortion restrictions will affect young girls across the United States. Around the time of their first period, many young people learn the basic mechanics of managing their periods, such as how to put on a pad or tampon and that it…
At the beginning of the 2017-18 school year, middle school teacher Kristin Heavner shared on Facebook a photo of a colorful makeup bag filled with disposable menstrual products. She explained in the caption that she creates menstruation care packs for students. Since many educators follow her on social media, she thought it would be a…
Breaking the taboo surrounding periods all starts with education. Tes and betty for schools have joined forces to explore the most effective ways to approach teaching period education. Expert teachers offer their advice on how to get the conversation started in your school, creative ways to put your class – and yourself – at ease,…
Nobody should have to miss out on education because of their period. That’s why we’re ensuring this doesn’t happen through the Period Products Scheme which provides pupils with period products when they need them. Since its launch in January 2020, 97% of secondary schools and 92% of post 16 organisations have ordered products using the…
Infertility puts stress on every part of your life, including friendships. Sometimes, it’s too much. Fertility struggles don’t only affect those trying to conceive — they can wreak havoc on careers and friendships, too. As a woman with Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS), I suffered two devastating miscarriages over three years while trying to conceive my…
