Sperm Health is Important in the Fertility Journey, too
Did you know that 1 in 8 heterosexual couples in the United States have trouble with either getting pregnant, or sustaining a pregnancy? When it comes to fertility, I often...
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Your Partner's Lifestyle Habits Also Affect Fertility
There are many different ways to optimize sperm health, like eating a nutrient-dense diet or getting those swimmers checked out. But below is an additional list of 3 other important...
5 Nutrients Vital To Sperm Health
If you or your sperm-producing partner suspect that there may be a sperm factor involved in your inability to get pregnant, don’t panic! There are plenty of easy-to-implement foods that...
Sperm Analysis, In 3 Parts
If you haven’t looked into it yet, you should know— sperm health is just as important as egg health to your fertility journey. In fact, one-third of all infertility cases...
What Happens To Your Body During The Egg Freezing Process
Some symptoms to keep in mind that may occur during the egg freezing process are heightened emotions, extremely tender breasts, and/or more intense lower back pain than normal. Aside from...
Prepare Your Body For Egg Freezing With These Foods And Supplements
It’s important to treat your body the same way you would if you were actually trying to get pregnant. This will keep you in a low state of inflammation throughout,...
Four Tips For Egg Freezing From A Doctor Who Has Frozen Hers
1. Eat foods to support your body as best as you canCheck out our post on nutrition prior to egg freezing here. 2. Be comfortable with your doctor and their...
Why This Chiropractor Decided To Freeze Her Eggs
This is an excerpt from a post written by Dr. Keren Day, DC, a Doctor of Chiropractic and the Founder and Chief Innovative Officer of Racked Stretch. Check her out on...
Prioritize Mental And Emotional Wellbeing When Trying To Get Pregnant
Stress directly impacts hormone balance and fertility and can be a roadblock to conception. When we’re in a state of chronic stress, the body's main focus is survival... definitely not...
Adding More Carbs To Your Diet Can Help Promote Fertility
Nutrition is imperative for fertility and preconception for so many reasons. For one, our hormones are made from nutrients we get from food. And there are specific nutrients needed for...
Nutritionist-Created List Of Foods To Eat And Foods To Avoid For Fertility
To set a strong nutrition foundation to fuel your body, start by prioritizing whole, minimally-processed foods and opt for variety. Balance each meal with: Quality Protein: chicken, eggs, beef, pork,...
How To Keep Track Of When You're Fertile
It’s a common misconception that women are fertile every day (think about it... hormonal birth control is taken daily to prevent pregnancy). But in fact, we’re only fertile 5-7 days...
Your Body Knows How to Get Pregnant. Learn How To Support It!
If you’re researching what to do on your own, it can be easy to feel like you’re drowning in information. There are lots of conflicting resources and much of it...
How To Exercise For Optimal Fertility
There’s no doubt that a woman’s physical health is crucial for fertility and conception. But, sometimes the ways women approach diet and exercise are counterproductive to hormone health. Of course,...
This Expectant Nutritionist Shares Her Top Fertility Tips
Kim Perez, MA, NTP is a Nutritional Therapy Practitioner with a passion for helping women ride the ebbs and flows of their bodies. She shared personal and professional tips from...