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Infertility

Does stress impact fertility?

The answer is likely unsurprising—but a naturopathic doctor shares what to do about it.

July 25, 2024

Getting Pregnant

Should you get an anti-mullerian hormone test?

Here’s what experts say your AMH level can and can’t tell you about your fertility.

July 11, 2024

Infertility

A woman who had 18 miscarriages is raising her miracle baby

At 48, Louise Warneford finally gave birth to her rainbow baby.

April 22, 2024

Getting Pregnant

Struggling to conceive after having your first baby? There’s a name for that, and it’s more common than you think

Secondary infertility accounts for 30% of all infertility cases—yet many don’t even know what it is, even when they’re going through it themselves.

April 18, 2024

Infertility

This is the worst part of unexplained secondary infertility

It’s the irrational anger at the baby section in Target. It’s the hundreds of times each day I wonder what it is that’s keeping me from getting pregnant.

Updated September 3, 2024

Infertility

Words of encouragement when IVF doesn’t work—from someone who is there, too

Sometimes things don’t make sense and today we are just trying to figure out how to deal with that.

April 2, 2024

Getting Pregnant

This is the reason why we tend to make more babies in the winter

A combo of biology and environment known as ‘reproductive seasonality’ likely explains all your late summer birthday invites.

February 2, 2024

Getting Pregnant

When it comes to selecting your sperm donor, swiping right just won’t cut it

The search for my ‘perfect’ donor was an overwhelming experience, to say the least.

January 17, 2024

Health & Wellness

Men trying to conceive should avoid alcohol for at least 3 months, research shows

One study finds it takes longer than previously thought for the effects of alcohol to clear.

January 6, 2024

Our Partners

Your guide to choosing an ideal prenatal multivitamin

The nutrients you need and the experience you want.

Updated January 3, 2024

Infertility

Mediterranean diet may support IVF success

The Mediterranean eating plan has the best evidence for trying to conceive.

December 23, 2023

Pregnancy

Chemicals to avoid during pregnancy and conception: A naturopathic doctor’s guide

Here’s what to be aware of—without letting worry overshadow the joy and wonder of this time.

September 12, 2023
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