
The Nest


How to Prepare for IVF Egg Retrieval (with Tips from a Naturopath)
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!)

Curious About At-Home Fertility Tests? Start Here
From ovarian reserve to sperm health, these are the at-home fertility tests that can provide more insight into your reproductive health

Natural Ways to Help Endometriosis Pain
If you're dealing with endometriosis, you know just how tough it can be. Chronic pain and discomfort can make everyday life feel like a challenge. Thankfully, for those who are...

How to Improve Egg Quality
You can't change the number of eggs you have, but you can improve the health of the ones you do have—here are some nutrients that can improve egg quality.

What is FSH?
What is normal FSH and how can you test it?

What Is Ovarian Reserve and How Do You Test It?
Knowing your ovarian reserve can help you learn more about your overall fertility—here’s how to test it.

Egg Quantity vs. Egg Quality
What to doctors mean when they talk about egg quality vs. egg quantity? And can either be increased or improved?

What Does Inositol Do for PCOS?
Inositol can help manage symptoms relating to PCOS for the 1 in 10 females experiencing them—here’s how

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?

Recipe: This Spinach and Chicken Salad is an Easy Lunch for an Endometriosis Diet
Add this spinach salad recipe to your endometriosis diet plan—it’s full of anti-inflammatory ingredients and fibre
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.