The Nest

Medications like SSRIs may be an important part of your overall health—but are antidepressants safe for pregnancy or when you’re trying to conceive? 

Your cycle isn’t just your period—there are 4 phases (menstrual, follicular, ovulatory, luteal), and they affect everything from mood to sleep to acne.

PCOS, also known as polycystic ovarian syndrome, is a hormonal disorder affecting more than 20% of reproductive-aged females. PCOS itself doesn’t cause infertility. But some of the side effects of PCOS—primarily...

The beauty industry is no stranger to supplements, which have become a mainstay in many routines for both beauty and health. Enter prenatal vitamins, which can be taken even if...

Does your vaginal health and microbiome affect your fertility? Here's what to know about good (and bad) bacteria in the vagina and the connection to gut health

Dr. Tracy Malone, naturopath, shares the top 5 things she wants you to do to prepare for IVF egg retrieval (but they're good for trying to conceive at home, too!)

You don’t need to be pregnant to benefit from prenatals; these vitamins can still support your body—especially during stress, periods, and birth control use

That time of year is creeping up, again. You know, that most wonderful time when family and friends gather to offer unsolicited advice and ask invasive personal questions? Okay, not...

A creatine supplement may be a great complement to your exercise routine—but what about if you’re trying to conceive or pregnant?

Bladder leakage? Leaking urine during pregnancy is surprisingly common—but, why does it happen, and is it normal?

Is using a sauna okay if you’re pregnant, in fertility treatment, or trying to conceive? Should you be sweating it out at all?

How to figure out what kind of postpartum support you need—and tips for recognizing postpartum depression.