I remember when I was first told I had endometriosis – I had no idea what it was; I remember putting the phone down to the nurse, googling it and saw that it could lead to infertility. At the time, I was shocked but in no place to even consider bringing a child into… Continue reading Stages of Fertility investigation
Cultivating Personal Strength and Resilience through Infertility
I’ve always been an early morning person. I love the quiet and the sense of mystery that you find when the world is still slowly waking up. The air is fresh. The sky blushes in soft pastel hues. There is a special kind of peace to its stillness – one that makes me feel… Continue reading Cultivating Personal Strength and Resilience through Infertility
Get Your Green Glow On!
One good rule of thumb can help you navigate the world of healthy eating, and eating to boost your fertility. Green is good. Oh, greens, glorious greens. I adore you. We’ve all heard the many health benefits of getting more leafy green vegetables in our diet, and if you haven’t heard, a… Continue reading Get Your Green Glow On!
Coping through the holidays with infertility
During this time of year, certain cultures around the world are celebrating a festive season. From holiday songs and decorations, to special feasts and gatherings of loved ones, many are putting the final touches on plans to commemorate faith and the reason for the season. For couples trying to conceive, managing the emotions and stress… Continue reading Coping through the holidays with infertility
IUI vs. IVF – Which Is Right For You
One question I get from many of my clients, and see in fertility support groups on social media, is whether to pursue Intrauterine Insemination (IUI) or In-Vitro Fertilization (IVF) as your path to pregnancy. Will the procedures work? Is IUI a waste of money? Is IVF worth all the extra time, money and invasiveness you’ll… Continue reading IUI vs. IVF – Which Is Right For You
Make-up decreasing your fertility
Just like doing spring cleaning your home, it’s a great idea to do a spring cleaning with your makeup and other beauty products. I know, I know… messing with your makeup is not cool, but did you know that environmental toxins and other unnatural substances lurking in your beauty products can be a significant contributing… Continue reading Make-up decreasing your fertility
Using acupuncture to improve fertility (2)
I want to take you on my acupuncture journey…first going back to 2 months after we had experienced our third failed IUI with Clomid cycle. After not being able to achieve that BFP, I was desperate, down, and maybe even depressed. A dear friend of mine recommended acupuncture and although I had heard of it,… Continue reading Using acupuncture to improve fertility (2)
Creating your version of your fertility story
How many times have you had to explain your “situation” to random and not so random people? Finding your answers to the age old questions of, “So, when are you having kids then,” or “Don’t wait too long!”, or even “Is that a bump there?” Oh yes, when we hear these comments and questions they… Continue reading Creating your version of your fertility story
Male Infertility: Perception vs. Reality (and how to improve your chances)
I recently saw one of those funny internet meme poster thingys, and it struck me as one of the best bits of genuine wisdom the web has coughed up in quite a while. It said (and I’m paraphrasing for civility): “You run into a jerk in the morning, he’s a jerk. You run into… Continue reading Male Infertility: Perception vs. Reality (and how to improve your chances)
Fertile meals
It’s crazy how fast this year has flown by as we are already in October ! Continuing to focus on balancing your fertility diet is extremely important for those who are new to the conception journey or who have been TTC for some time. Your fertility diet is probably one of the single most… Continue reading Fertile meals