Good health is important when it comes to conceiving and carrying a healthy child. Good health encompasses mental health, reproductive health, physical health and more. That being said, it is often underestimated how important primary care visits are when it comes to assessing your overall health. For women, a visit to their primary-care provider and OB/GYN should … [Read more...] about The Importance of Primary Care for Fertility
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Preconception Tips for a Baby in 2022
Are you planning to get pregnant in 2022? Don’t take conception for granted. It’s best to prepare your body for pregnancy in every way you can. 7 Tips to Help You Get Pregnant This Year Here are seven tips to increase your chances of getting pregnant in 2022. 1. Schedule a preconception appointment with your OB/GYN Most women visit their OB/GYNs annually, answer … [Read more...] about Preconception Tips for a Baby in 2022
Taking Care of Your Emotional Health
Just like your physical health, your emotional health plays an important role in your life, in fact, the two are linked. If you suffer from many physical ailments, you are at a high risk for depression, and if you are depressed or overly stressed, you are more likely to suffer from physical ailments such as high blood pressure, insomnia and a weakened immune system. There … [Read more...] about Taking Care of Your Emotional Health
The Basics of IVF
In vitro fertilization is one of the most successful fertility treatments available to women and couples struggling to get pregnant or who haven’t been successful using other fertility treatment options - such as oral fertility medication or IUI. During IVF, we retrieve eggs and sperm from the prospective parents or donors (more on that below) and put them together in … [Read more...] about The Basics of IVF
Managing Morning Sickness Naturally
The great news is that YOU ARE PREGNANT!!! Now, you get to practice gratitude as you suffer through one of the most common pregnancy ailments: Morning Sickness. Most of our clients are appreciative (to a point) of their first-trimester nausea, fatigue, and vomiting - but they’re also happy for any advice on how to manage morning sickness naturally. If this is your first … [Read more...] about Managing Morning Sickness Naturally
Folic Acid: Key to a Healthy Baby
Folic acid is one of the reasons why healthcare providers recommend taking a prenatal vitamin when you’re trying to conceive. Taking 400 micrograms of folic acid (or folate - part of the B-vitamin family) before getting pregnant can prevent some of the most common neural tube defects. The Importance of Folate (Folic Acid) Before & During Pregnancy Folate is … [Read more...] about Folic Acid: Key to a Healthy Baby
Food for Thought: Tips for Conception
Keeping to a healthy diet can be incredibly stressful and hard to achieve, which is completely understandable. But when you are trying to conceive, your diet is a really important part of the puzzle. It’s pretty common knowledge that you should adhere to the food “pyramid”, and eat plenty of greens every day, but in practice that can be difficult. Dealing with busy … [Read more...] about Food for Thought: Tips for Conception
Traveling with Fertility Medications
Timing is everything when it comes to fertility, and perfectly timed fertility medication doses are no exception. That’s why it’s so important to take special care when you’re traveling with fertility medications. To keep your treatment on track, make sure you take or administer every dose as prescribed. With summer vacation right around the corner, we’re taking extra … [Read more...] about Traveling with Fertility Medications
Sleep Habits Can Affect Your Fertility
Establishing healthy sleep habits is essential to both your physical and emotional wellbeing. So, it is no wonder that lack of sleep can negatively impact fertility. As you sleep, your body cycles between different stages of sleep, each of which has its benefits. When it comes to health and wellbeing, the NIH states that sleep is responsible for: Metabolism and … [Read more...] about Sleep Habits Can Affect Your Fertility
Supporting a Friend Struggling With Infertility
Infertility is a heavily present issue in our society, but is one that is rarely talked about. Even though statistically one in eight couples struggle with infertility, people who are outside the fertility community tend to have issues understanding and supporting those who struggle with infertility. While it is important to be supportive, gentle and open with the … [Read more...] about Supporting a Friend Struggling With Infertility
