
The Nest


The Benefits of Cold Plunge and How It Affects Fertility
Planning a cold plunge? Here's how that icy dip could affect your fertility (including sperm health and stress levels!)

What is a Doula?
If you know someone who’s hired a doula, chances are you’ve also heard them say it was the best investment they made in their pregnancy or postpartum

Does Weight Affect Fertility?
How weight affects fertility, why we still use BMI as a measurement, and how it impacts your fertility treatment

Does Ozempic Affect Fertility?
Can Ozempic—typically used to treat diabetes—affect your fertility when trying to conceive or your pregnancy?

What is Inositol?
Learn more about Inositol, including what Inositol is, what it’s used for, how much to take and why it’s recommended for PCOS by fertility doctors.

Does Birth Control Affect Fertility?
Hormonal birth control is great at preventing pregnancy, but how does it affect your future fertility? Plus learn more about birth control pros and cons

What is Normal Period Blood and Discharge?
From bright red to brown, what’s normal when it comes to blood during your period?

What is NIPT Testing?
Prenatal testing is a personal choice, and one with many factors to consider depending on your path to pregnancy, medical history and personal curiosity

5 Tips for Meditation While Trying to Conceive
Easy ways to incorporate meditation into your trying to conceive journey

Does Meditation Help Fertility?
Kelly Smith, founder of Yoga for You and host of Mindful in Minutes podcast, shares her tips for meditation while TTC (including some guided meditation for fertility)

Can Air Quality Affect Pregnancy and Fertility?
How are wildfires—and the resulting air pollution—across Canada and the U.S. affecting fertility and pregnancy? Here's what the studies say—and tips to keep safe

The Top Takeaways from "It Takes Two... And a Uterus"
From dietary changes to cycle-tracking, here are the top takeaways—and three key recommendations—from author and ND, Dr. Sarah Zadek
Featured Blogs

Do You Ovulate While Nursing?
Does breastfeeding work as birth control? Is an ovulation test accurate while nursing? Here’s what you need to know about ovulation and breastfeeding

Navigating Your First Postpartum Period
When does your first postpartum period happen and what can you expect? Learn more here

What is Normal Period Blood and Discharge?
From bright red to brown, what’s normal when it comes to blood during your period?

What is NIPT Testing?
Prenatal testing is a personal choice, and one with many factors to consider depending on your path to pregnancy, medical history and personal curiosity

Recipe: PCOS-Friendly Quinoa Chickpea Bowl
Add this to your PCOS diet plan—a recipe full of key nutrients to manage your symptoms like lean protein, fiber and healthy fat

Recipe: This Kale Chicken Caesar Salad is Perfect for a Gestational Diabetes Diet
Being diagnosed with gestational diabetes can be stressful, but you can treat it at home with dietary changes and exercise. Here's a recipe to get you started.