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Most of the time, people are not trying to be insensitive. They're naturally curious or they don't understand why the question is loaded or sometimes they're just trying to engage in small talk. But when you're dealing with infertility, the question…
The risks of alcohol consumption in pregnancy are well-documented, but postpartum there is a lot of varying information about whether enjoying a glass is okay, especially if you’re nursing. (For more on drinking alcohol while trying to conceive, r…
We spend so much time worrying about what we eat in pregnancy that you might not even consider your postpartum diet until you’re actually in the fourth trimester (the four months following birth). The adjustment to being a new parent can be quite…
Vitamin A is an essential antioxidant vitamin which helps maintain eye health and function.…
Benzene may not be on your radar until you hear about it due to product recalls—which often ignites fears about what is in your personal care products and how you can determine the truly harmful from the overblown. Either way, you have questions: wha…
If your route to parenthood includes Assisted Reproductive Technology (ART), there’s a good chance you’ll be undergoing some (or even a lot) of tests. Don’t panic! We’ve compiled a glossary of common fertility tests that do everything from genetic…
If you have PCOS (polycystic ovarian syndrome) you probably know that predicting ovulation can sometimes be tricky. With PCOS, several hormonal issues are possible; some of which prevent your eggs from growing, while others can alter the timing of ov…
In an IVF cycle, supporting your eggs and body as much as possible is key, and the time both before and after an egg retrieval can be critical when it comes to egg health and retrieval recovery. While diet is just part of your fertility journey, i…
Bloating can be a common (and uncomfortable) side effect of egg retrieval. In a traditional menstrual cycle, only one egg is ovulated per cycle. At the start of the cycle a cohort of follicles are recruited to grow, but typically only one dominant…
The waiting period distraction is key, while others like to be able to visualize what might be happening with that little embryo. Here, we break down the process of embryo implantation day by day.What are the stages of embryo development? Embryo…
Male factor infertility accounts for 35 to 50 percent of all infertility cases, and since the sperm’s DNA will make up half of the embryo’s DNA this genetic material needs to be healthy and intact. After all, it is literally the instruction bookle…
Choline is increasingly recognized as an important nutrient during the prenatal period, pregnancy and postpartum, and affects physiological and neural processes in the developing fetus. Yet most people don’t get enough Choline from their diets alo…
It’s estimated that one in five pregnancies will end in 50 percent of miscarriages. All cells in the human body have 23 pairs of chromosomes—one set that comes from the egg and one set that comes from the sperm—for a total of 46 chromosomes. (T…
A pregnancy loss—no matter how early—can be devastating and almost always results in intense feelings of grief and sadness. No one grieves the same way, and the intensity and severity of grief will always be greater in the initial stages of a preg…
Miscarriage, or early pregnancy loss, is a common complication occurring in about about 12 to 15 percent of women have experienced a miscarriage, but as a sensitive health topic, it’s not often discussed, and can be difficult for many to do so…
In reproductive health, a lot of emphasis is placed on male factor infertility, which includes issues of sperm production and quality. The frustrating part is that essentially you won’t know there’s a problem with sperm until you have your sper…
When a close friend or loved one experiences a pregnancy loss, it can be hard to know what to do, especially if you haven't experienced a miscarriage yourself. What you can do, is lead with empathy and let the person experiencing the miscarriage that…
Think of the uterine lining as the warm, comfy bed calling an embryo to come and stay a while. When it comes to making those quarters as cozy as can be, lining thickness can play a big role. Here, we break down why lining thickness matters—and wha…
Your guide to understanding the ingredients, from amino acids to zinc If you’re trying to get pregnant, you’re probably inundated with science-y terms regarding which supplements to take and why. It’s a lot of info to take in during what can alre…
Acupuncture has been a mainstay of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) for thousands of years, including as treatment in fertility and gynecological disorders. In North America, acupuncture is mainly used in tandem with other treatments.How does ac…