Glucose metabolism and recurrent pregnancy loss
As the research flurry into recurrent pregnancy loss (RPL) continues, new research has emerged around glucose metabolism and RPL – particularly regarding insulin resistance. A recent study from the...
View ArticleFrozen vs fresh embryo transfer in women with endometriosis
A successful IVF cycle is dependent not just on having good quality embryos, but also on a successful implantation in the uterus. More and more fertility clinics are recommending frozen embryo transfer...
View ArticleAir pollution and early miscarriage
A new study from China has explored an issue of rapidly increasing importance: the effects of air pollution on early miscarriage rates. The study followed pregnant women in Nanjing, China, where the...
View ArticleGlycemic index, glycemic load, dietary inflammatory index, and risk of...
Studies into the links between glycemic index and fertility are not new. The connection between high insulin levels and disruptions in hormone levels (particularly testosterone in the case of PCOS) is...
View ArticlePre-pregnancy plant-based diets and risk of hypertension in pregnancy
The importance of good nutrition during pregnancy cannot be stressed enough. A new prospective cohort study has followed over 11,000 women in the Nurses’ Health Study II (with its predecessor, the...
View ArticleMenopausal symptoms in women with a history of infertility
The groundbreaking American Project Viva longitudinal study, which has been following pregnant women and their children since 1999, has released new data into the midlife effects of women in their...
View ArticleSperm DNA integrity and IVF outcomes: more to consider
Male fertility is a complex issue, especially when coupled with IVF procedures. Beyond standard sperm analysis (count, shape and motility), analyzing the integrity of the DNA insider the sperm cells –...
View ArticleIV vs oral iron treatment outcomes in anemic pregnancies
As I have shared in prior blog posts and in my online pregnancy program, it is essential to treat iron deficiency anemia in pregnancy, when iron demands are higher – especially in the second and third...
View ArticleThe potential of melatonin as a supplement in pregnancy
Melatonin supplementation is a frequent recommendation for fertility preservation – well supported by research due to its antioxidant effects on preserving egg quality. Now, evidence from international...
View ArticleProbiotics 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...
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...
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