What is ovulation and why is it so important for fertility? with Amara Lindenmayer APD | Episode 25

Ovulation plays such a critical role in your fertility - yet most people don't understand it at all!Today I'm joined by Accredited Practising Dietitian and Diabetes Educator Amara Lindenmayer, to talk ovulation. We discuss the vital role of ovulation when you're trying to conceive, different stages of the ovulation and menstrual cycles, and how to tell when you're ovulating.During her own struggles to start a family, Amara begun exploring the research between lifestyle and fertility. When she discovered the evidence supporting the powerful impact of diet on fertility, she started her business, Foodbaby, to help others regain control of their fertility through diet.Trigger Warning: birth defects and loss mentioned.You can find Amara on Instagram @foodbabyfertility, or check out her Optimising Ovulation course here! 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,Book a session with The Dietologist team to work on optimising your chances of conceiving using effective dietary and lifestyle strategies here.Or, for a cost-effective, 100% online fertility nutrition program you can start straight away, sign up for The Waiting Game, my 30-day program designed to improve your chances of falling pregnant using effective diet and lifestyle strategies. Disclaimer: The information presented in this podcast is not to be replaced by personalised medical or dietetic advice, please speak to your health care professional before making any diet or lifestyle changes. The Dietologist and its guests do not accept any liability for any harm or damages that occur from following any of the suggestions in these podcast episodes. Save your seat in the next FREE Fertility Masterclass, '4 Fertility Diet Mistakes You're Making and What to do Instead' here (spots fill fast!): https://bit.ly/fertility-nutrition-masterclass Download my FREE ultimate pre-conception lifestyle checklist for him and for her at: https://pages.thedietologist.com.au/checklist Shop my range of meal plans, eBooks and cookbooks at: https://thedietologist.com.au/shop/ Website: thedietologist.com.au Want to work one-on-one? Apply for a Complimentary Discovery Call Instagram: @the_dietologist and @endo.dietitian  Facebook: @thedietologist and @endo.dietitian Twitter: @the_dietologist  Subscribe, leave a rating and review in Apple Podcasts and share the podcast with your friends, family or partner!