{"href":"http://player.captivate.fm/services/oembed?url=http%3A%2F%2Fplayer.captivate.fm%2Fepisode%2Faa9e7649-a3ed-4ab9-93e0-c57aa71dd8c9","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Captivate.FM","provider_url":"https://www.captivate.fm","width":600,"height":200,"type":"rich","html":"","title":"Understanding the Vaginal Microbiome with Deborah Brock","description":"It\u2019s episode number 7 and Natalie\u2019s flying solo. She interviews Deborah Brock \u2013 Founder and CEO of Nua Fertility.\r\n \r\nHave you heard of the microbiome? No, well you\u2019re not alone\u2026..\r\n \r\nWe have microbiome\u2019s everywhere \u2013 skin, gut, vagina \u2013 you name it. The gut microbiome may not be the first thing you think about when you consider fertility but it\u2019s HUGE. The size of two tennis courts of microbes in your body! This good bacterium supports the correct absorption of nutrients and vitamins which are so important for fertility. It also protects our immune system and offers protection against bad bacteria. Effectively it is your first line of defence.\r\n \r\nDeborah tells us that the vagina microbiome is equally important, as the more good bacteria you have may help to improve embryo implantation and successful outcomes. There is an increase in the amount of research into the microbiome, and it\u2019s hoped, this might just be the missing piece for many women.\r\n \r\nAs you\u2019ll know, here at The Fertility Podcast we are always on a quest to hear about the evidence and research. In Deborah\u2019s own fertility journey, she immersed herself in as much research as she possibly could and was blown away when she came across the microbiome.\r\nDeborah did conceive and is now preparing to get herself in the best possible place ready for her next treatment.\r\n \r\nDeborah is working with ABC Microbiome in Ireland, they\u2019re a research centre and are looking at how the microbiome influences our health and wellbeing. Nua Fertility is keen to be at the forefront of research and development and make a difference within the fertility field.\r\n \r\nNua Fertility\u2019s first product NuaBiome Women is a blend of vitamins, minerals and good bacteria to help the overall balance of the gut bacteria, support the immune system, reduce inflammation and support the vaginal microbiome. Deborah says, that despite taking supplements, it\u2019s still vital to eat well by eating the rainbow (lots of different colour fruit and veg) and to eat more fibre to support your gut microbiome.\r\n \r\nNua Fertility for men hopes to be launched at the end of June \u2013 so keep an eye out for it. Deborah\u2019s husband struggled with male factor infertility and they feel it is vital to also include a male supplement in their range.\r\n \r\nDeborah shares with Natalie a case study from a fertility clinic doctor in Ireland who recommends Nua Fertility and has found that it reduced bloating in one of her patients.\r\n \r\nDeborah discusses the research in the vaginal microbiome is starting to show that women who don\u2019t have an abundance of good bacteria are more likely to have problems conceiving. Research is also looking into implantation failure. A note from us: It\u2019s important to note that more research is required to fully understand the role of the microbiome when it comes to fertility and the benefits of supplementation.\r\n \r\nFinally, Deborah explains that as well as Nua Fertility being the first of its kind, their ethos is driven by their own experience and also by research and development. They\u2019re driven by wanting to ensure their product is the best for women. Lots of exciting things to come including a clinical trial! Watch this space\u2026\u2026\r\n \r\nYou can find out more about Nua Fertility and Deborah below\r\nSOCIALS\r\n \r\nNua Fertility\r\nInstagram\r\n@fertilitypoddy\r\n@yourfertilityjourney\r\nCome and join us in our closed facebook group \r\n See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300,"thumbnail_url":"https://artwork.captivate.fm/c61db04d-3200-4d59-9eff-45a26d491a18/cover-image-kn3wsgnr-thefertpod.png"}