Tumultuous, unpredictable, exhausting, traumatic. Those are some of the responses I got to the question, “What’s the word that summarizes your relationship with your fertility?” A fertility journey changes the way you feel, the way you behave, the way you do and don’t...
Happy Spring, sister. I don’t know if it feels like Spring in your part of the world, but it’s officially here today! I see signs of Spring on my daily walks - snowdrops and crocus popping up through the earth and so many robins in the yard. It’s the season of...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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....
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,...
I have a reflection for you to take into the weekend: How do you want to feel, physically and emotionally, going into your upcoming fertility treatment cycle? Or if you are trying to get pregnant, and not using fertility treatment: How do you want to feel, physically...
Here are 7 tips that can help address root causes of infertility: Ask your doctor to check these vitamin levels: Bs, D and folate Take a break from alcohol, caffeine, and beverages high in sugar (soda, sports drinks, etc.) Drink water, herbal tea (hot and iced)...
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