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Carly’s IVF journey to pregnancy
My client, Carly, was prepping for a frozen embryo transfer when we started working together. She was struggling with planning and cooking healthy meals to give her the nutrients she needed and satisfy her hunger. Here, Carly talks about the changes she made and how...
What’s going to be different about your fertility journey in 2023?
As you think about the next steps of your fertility journey, I encourage you to reflect on the following: What went well. What didn’t go so well. What I’ll do the same (or more of). What I’d like to do differently (or less of). Ask yourself these questions: How do I...
Dreading the holidays? I hear you.
When I was dealing with infertility, I certainly wasn’t feeling festive or celebratory as the holidays approached. In fact, I dreaded a few things: The inevitable question, “When are you having children?” Spending time with a pregnant sister, cousin or friend Feeling...
This Saturday: A whole-body approach to fertility
There's an amazing virtual conference this weekend that I'm thrilled to be presenting at. Resolve New England's (RNE) Exploring Family Building Paths is free for attendees, and there is at least one session that's right for you, no matter where you are on your family...
Food is not the only thing that nourishes you
It’s a fact that food can boost fertility and egg quality and reverse symptoms of PCOS. And other forms of nourishment will have positive effects on your fertility and overall health as well. Non-food sources of nourishment: Meditation Spirituality Spending time in...
Paint your bedroom yellow and you’ll get pregnant
When I was trying to get pregnant, someone - who shall remain nameless - said I should paint my bedroom yellow for good Feng Shui and I’d get pregnant. NOT HELPFUL! Also not helpful: Everything happens for a reason Maybe it wasn’t meant to be Just relax and you’ll...
5 Ways to Start Eating for Fertility
Following the Mediterranean diet can help reduce inflammation and boost fertility. It’s a way of eating that’s: High in wild-caught fish, olive oil, legumes and veggies Low in chicken and red meat Free of processed foods High in omega 3s It’s easy to get started....
You can manage PCOS with nutrition
Here are some short and sweet tips on how to improve insulin resistance and reduce inflammation when you have PCOS. Start eating a Mediterranean diet. Eliminate refined carbs Increase fiber: 8-10 servings of veggies per day Consume good quality fats: olive oil,...
My client, T., has PCOS.
T.’s fertility doctor recommended she work with me to get to a healthier BMI prior to IVF. Beyond the weight it was important to her to manage her PCOS symptoms, like balancing blood sugar, getting a handle on stress, sleeping better and getting her periods back on...
Perimenopause after infertility
Perimenopause after infertility has its own unique set of challenges. This time can be really triggering. And no one is talking about it! So I was thrilled to discuss perimenopause after infertility on the Menopause Made Easy podcast with Dilyana Mileva. We talked...
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