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The joy of the holidays is upon us. Well, for some of us. When you are the one going through infertility, it can feel like the whole world’s celebration of the season with the family they have created is a painful reminder that yours is not yet here. Not yet. Even while you manage to hold on the...
Apple crisp is such a simple and satisfying dessert. For the recipe below, I took my grandmother's recipe and simply made it gluten free. While I often use lower glycemic sugars, there is something very satisfying about this combination of clarified butter, brown sugar and cinnamon over apples....
I've been craving soups this fall and have been experimenting with some variations from the recipes in the cookbook. My favorite so far has been the butternut squash apple soup. My whole family loves it, even the littlest one among us. It's nutrient rich, sweet and savory all at the same time....
Quick tidbit: Eating a high sugar snack or meal decrease your immune system tremendously for about 2 hours. High sugar also means simple carbohydrates. It does not mean complex carbohydrates - such as fiber. Why does this happen: Good question. It was only in the 1970's that researchers found out...
So often I witness the irony of how women on this journey put their lives on hold when trying to bring new life in. It is a perfectly natural reaction to stop activity when trying to conceive, and it looks like this – no skiing vacation as this might be the month, no new clothes as we might need...
A Hygeia representative visited me in my home one evening a few years ago. He told me about the virtue of their breast pumps and why my clients would love them. I listened, a bit skeptical, and agreed to try out some products with the help of my clients. Until then, I had carried only Medela...
It's a commonly held belief that women who breastfeed their babies experience bone loss at a much greater rate than women who do not breastfeed. Not only that, but the longer you breastfeed, the worse the bone loss will be. It's never made sense to me that nature's system for nourishing our young...
What do you think is the factor that most influences whether or not a woman breastfeeds? It's her social network. And, you, as her loving partner, are the most important piece of that support! Things are different now that you have a new baby. For starters, you are both sleep deprived. In addition...
It's that time of year again—time when many of us resolve to lose weight, exercise more and take better care of ourselves. Taking care of yourself is even more important now that you have become a mother. Is it ok to exercise and lose weight while breastfeeding? Yes, yes and yes! It is safe to...
Breastfeeding does not require any special equipment. All you really need is a baby, and your breasts! But for a breastfeeding mother who needs to be away from her baby for work or school, a high quality professional-grade breast pump is essential! It can help maintain milk production, and allow...
About 6 weeks postpartum, your health care provider will bring up the subject of birth control. Your doctor has your mental and physical health in mind when he talks to you about a birth control method. An unexpected pregnancy can be very difficult if you're not ready. There are many birth control...
The holiday season is upon us! For most of us, major holidays and other big life events can mean more and less. More errands, visitors, visiting, travel, sugar. Less nutrition, cuddle time with baby, exercise and, most importantly, less sleep. You already know your body doesn't work as well during...
As the founder of FertileFoods.com my intention is to support men and women from the childbearing years all the way to the family dinner table by prioritizing relaxation, pleasure, exercise, healthy foods and high quality nutrient supplementation.