Insights
Research summaries and clinician explainers. Every article is reviewed before it is published.
Black Maternal Health Week & your microbiome
This week marks Black Maternal Health week. Learn with ScreenMe why your microbiome also matters in this context. The Reality: Black Women Face Greater Risks in Pregnancy In the UK and globally, Black women are significantly more likely to experience complications during pregnancy and childbirth.
28 Apr 2025
Group B Strep (GBS): what you should know
What is it? GBS is a type of bacteria that can live either in the rectum or the vagina. This means any gender can have this bacteria present. How common is GBS? Very common. 2 to 4 women out of 10 will have GBS. Is GBS a health concern? Usually, no.
3 May 2024
Your vaginal microbiome during pregnancy!
Is it normal for the vaginal microbiome to change? In short, yes. The vaginal microbiome is dynamic, and therefore often changes due to many different factors as well as pregnancy including: over your menstrual cycle, with age, following hormonal changes, as a result of diet and lifestyle changes, during an infection.
30 Jan 2024
Does my Vaginal Microbiome Impact my Risk of Preterm Birth?
Preterm birth is when a baby is born too early. 1 in 13 babies born in the UK are born prematurely, with this number only rising. There are many risks associated with pre-term birth, with the earlier a child is born meaning the risk of health complications are higher.
25 Jul 2023
Pregnancy nutrition with Olivia Bennett
This week Jess hosts the lovely Olivia Bennett on the show. They discuss the key role that holistic care including nutrition, exercise and lifestyle can have on your fertility chances. In particular they focus on the role of nutrition in pre-conception, during pregannacy, and postpartum.
29 Jun 2023
5 foods to avoid when trying to conceive
Diet is very important when you are trying to conceive. So making sure you make the right choices in your everyday nutrition can make such a big difference!
25 Apr 2023
How to have a healthy Eid when trying to conceive?
With Eid al-Fitr round the corner, here are some important tips to keep you on track for your wellness & fertility goals!
20 Apr 2023
Water of life! tips to improve your water intake
Here are some easy tips as to how you can improve your water intake!
22 Mar 2023
Why do we still need Mothers Day?
The answer is of course we still need to recognise the amazing work that mothers and women do for the whole of society. But how can we utilise this celebration of women to actually initiate a change in attitudes?
19 Mar 2023
Tips for ovarian health
Find out how to optimise your ovarian health with simple steps & changes!
14 Mar 2023
7 ways to boost your sexual health & wellbeing, today
ScreenMe explores how you can maximise your sexual health and wellbeing this Valentine’s Day.
14 Feb 2023
HPV: what is it, what does it do & how do I prevent it?
Discover what you need to know about HPV and how it is related to cervical cancer.
24 Jan 2023