Ovulation 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...
View ArticleMale infertility concerns may be a family thing
Infertility is a rising concern worldwide. Despite ongoing research into the various factors contributing to male infertility, it appears one element may have been overlooked: the relationship between...
View ArticleThe importance of testing iron early in pregnancy
Worried about iron levels during pregnancy? A new study highlights how iron deficiency becomes more common as pregnancy progresses, even in otherwise healthy women. By the third trimester, over half of...
View ArticleA link between sleep during pregnancy and gestational diabetes
Understandably, sleep can be a struggle for expecting moms. But new research suggests that getting enough quality sleep is about more than just rest: it can also reduce the risk of developing...
View ArticleHealthy sleep and ovarian reserve
Following on the heels of our last post on sleep quality and gestational diabetes in pregnancy, did you know that poor sleep can also impact your fertility? A recent study found that low-quality sleep...
View ArticleBrush Your Teeth for Better Fertility? A Potential Link Between Oral Health...
Of all the ways expectant mothers can care for their own health and the health of their baby, oral hygiene is rarely top of mind. Yet, a fascinating new study from Poland’s Poznan University of Medical...
View ArticleInositol as a fertility booster for women with PCOS
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) is a common endocrine disorder affecting a significant number of women in their reproductive years, often leading to infertility due to chronic anovulation. Now, a...
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