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There is so much you can do before you are pregnant to ensure a healthy pregnancy. One of my favorite fertility experts has often explained to the importance of creating healthy habits to enhance fertility at least three months before conception. Since the follicles in your ovaries are develop on...
As if high FSH values, and low estradiol/inhibin-b levels weren’t enough to convince you of your need for drastic intervention and donor eggs, the newest craze in ovarian reserve testing is a hormone known as Anti-Mullerian Hormone or AMH. Again, some reproductive physiology will be helpful to...
Markers of Ovarian Reserve Viewed Through the Lens of Chinese Medicine Estradiol FSH - Follicle Stimulating Hormone Inhibin B AMH – Antimullerian Hormone “Ovarian reserve” testing can be intimidating and daunting. The results often feel like a fertility death sentence. When viewed through the...
Infant mammals have one thing in common. They all breastfeed. In addition, they are all equipped to squirm, crawl or swim to the breast and latch and happily suckle without the help of their mothers. But human babies are different than other mammals, right? Don't they need someone to “latch them...
As a mother, you want to help your baby breastfeed. But many times our well-intentioned “help” confuses the baby and results in uncomfortable, ineffective breastfeeding. To let your baby use her instincts, position her on your lap so her head is slightly under your right breast. Your right hand...
We all love tight arms! Looking good in a tank top, short-sleeved shirt, or swimsuit means having tight arms. But what exercises really tone the biceps and triceps? According to the National Academy of Sports Medicine, focusing a weights workout on biceps and triceps is unnecessary when lifting...
When my friend Heather got pregnant she experienced morning sickness like few I have known. And I really do think that it's one of those things you have to experience to understand: a myriad of joy mixed with the deep desire to stay in bed until week 12 is long gone. We have all heard how...
If you are considering eliminating dairy from your diet, it’s important to find some great milk alternatives for your favorite […]
Everyone wants great hair. The health of your hair is a direct reflection of your nutrition and lifestyle habits. My friend Amanda recently wrote a great blog about pregnancy and hair care. She was surprised by how much her hair changed when she got pregnant. While we usually shed an average...
Fast food is a habit and while I’m all about meals to go, there are certainly some choices that are […]
Why do some mothers seem to be overflowing with milk and others barely keep up with their babies? The answer to that questions remains a mystery. We do know, however, which practices enhance milk production and what may decrease milk supply. Newborns need to eat frequently. All that early...
Now that you've made the commitment to breastfeed your baby AND you're going back to work, you may be wondering...how do moms really do this? Here are some tips from experienced breastfeeding moms who have learned how to make every second count! The night before: Label bottles of milk with the...
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.