By: Martine Jones, Clinical Psychologist (Psy. D.) Today is National Stress Awareness Day and the concept couldn’t be more linked to fertility. One of the most common things I hear from my infertility clients is that they worry that the stress that they are experiencing as a result of infertility struggles will further contribute to […]

By: Kriszta Tiwari, Certified Holistic Nutritionist Why this recipe is soothing for PMOS symptoms: Brassicas: Cauliflower and kale are rich in folate, vitamin C, vitamin Bs, K, iron, copper, calcium and potassium. Nutrients needed for optimal metabolism and hormone balance. Cauliflower is rich in the phytochemical sulforaphane and plant sterol such as indole-3-carbinol. Together they […]

Age is an important factor in a woman’s ability to get pregnant, but lifestyle may also play a vital role. Currently, research shows that certain chemicals in our environment could have negative effects on fertility but questions still remain on exactly what harms fertility, how much exposure is dangerous, or when the exposure is dangerous. […]

Do you need infertility emotional support? It is normal to experience a wide variety of feelings and emotions during the pursuit of getting pregnant. At first there’s excitement and hope and even acceptance when it’s not happening for the first few months. Then, doubt, fear, frustration, anger, and sadness start to creep in as the […]

If you are currently trying to get pregnant or planning to try for pregnancy in the next several months, it’s time to start thinking about your nutrition. A healthy diet can improve your chance for pregnancy as well as shorten the time it takes to get pregnant. IMPORTANCE OF BODY MASS INDEX By now we […]

Stress and infertility don’t go hand in hand, but stress can make it more difficult to conceive and even affects men too! So, what is it about stress and trying to conceive? Having a hard time getting pregnant can be a real stress itself. While staying calm and letting nature take its course is much […]

Are you wondering if there’s a pre pregnancy workout plan you can follow to help you conceive? While there isn’t one specific exercise or series of exercises that will increase your fertility, introducing a healthy lifestyle can help increase your chances of success. Maintaining a healthy body weight is not only important for overall health, […]

Have you been trying to get pregnant or are you just starting to try? If want to give your body the very best chance of conceiving, there are important, yet natural ways to increase fertility that you can do on your own and feel amazing in the process. FERTILITY In the U.S., 10-15% of couples […]

By: Dr. Amber Cooper I realize as I begin to replay my day that I had countless concerning environmental exposures. My lunch had more trans fats than I would like to admit and I am sure that I am still under the recommended 10,000 steps or 30 minutes of recommended cardiac exercise per day. Those are […]

It is never a bad idea to bring awareness to our internal lives, an effort that should be routine, but rarely is in our fast paced culture.