Preparing for Pregnancy Important Hormones in Fertility The word “hormones” gets used a lot. You’ve likely heard a person blame a breakout or their mood on their hormones at some point in time. Even though you may refer to hormones in general, you may not fully...
Preparing for Pregnancy Tips To Improve Sperm Health Most conversations about conception focus on women, but did you know that nutrition and lifestyle affect men and women’s fertility alike? Nutrition impacts egg and sperm health, and hormones involved in conception...
Preparing for Pregnancy Fertility and Vitamin B12 Planning for pregnancy can be a fun, but also daunting, task. You might wonder if you’re getting enough sleep, timing your cycle correctly, or eating the ‘right’ foods. Nutrition is an important factor when trying to...
Preparing for Pregnancy The Importance of Carbohydrates for Fertility The importance of carbohydrates for fertility is widely argued. However, current research shows that complex (low glycemic) carbohydrates are important for fertility (1). As well, if you become...
Preparing for Pregnancy Coenzyme Q10 and Trying To COnceive When it comes to trying to conceive, it can be a difficult process for some. This is because as you age, your ability to conceive often becomes more difficult. While age is a major contributing factor in...
Pregnancy What CAN I DRINK DURING PREGNANCY? If you are hoping to become pregnant, currently pregnant or breastfeeding, the information you’re finding about what you can and can’t drink may be overwhelming. You may have thought to yourself many times “what can I drink...