Probiotics as treatment for endometriosis-related infertility
The role a healthy microbiome plays in fertility and pregnancy maintenance is a favourite subject of mine, as seen in many prior blog posts and my online pregnancy course. New research from Ukraine’s...
View ArticleFolate deficiency and male infertility
The importance of folic acid in female fertility is well documented. Not surprisingly, new supportive research from Iran’s Isfahan University of Medical Sciences has highlighted the importance of...
View ArticlePerineal massage and pelvic floor function
Perineal massage – the gentle stretching of a woman’s perineum – has been shown to be effective in reducing the risk of perineal injuries during childbirth and improving postpartum pelvic floor...
View ArticleHockey babies: Sports scores short-term spikes in fertility in Canada
Here’s a fun post as many Canadians have been glued to their screens to follow their favourite hockey teams through the NHL playoffs this spring: an interesting new study from St. Mary’s University in...
View ArticlePFAS and placental toxicity
Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are a hot topic of conversation at our household these days, as both of my teenage boys are competitive cross-country skiers, and this year was the first to...
View ArticleLong-covid impact on female infertility
Long-covid is the unwelcome gift that keeps giving. While better known for persistent fatigue and inflammation, a high frequency of long-covid has been established among patients with infertility,...
View ArticleOvulation predictor kits: a reliable way to track fertility?
Women have long tracked their ovulation to optimize their chances of conception – based on observation and understanding of their bodies’ cycles. I teach these science-based strategies in my online...
View ArticleOlives, seafood and male fertility: eating to optimize chances of conception
Trying to boost fertility? It could be time to focus on what’s on your plate! A recent study found that men who follow an alternative Mediterranean diet (aMED) – rich in fruits, veggies, whole grains...
View ArticleNight eating in pregnancy and metabolic issues amongst kids
In my clinic and my online pregnancy course, I cannot stress enough that expecting moms need adequate, healthy food throughout the day. Now, recent research highlights the impact of maternal diet...
View ArticleArtificial sweeteners and reproductive health
In this past post, I shared research showing that children of mothers who consumed artificially sweetened beverages during pregnancy were more likely to develop childhood asthma and allergic rhinitis...
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