My Third Trimester Pregnancy Update
We are finally in the home stretch! Some days I pinch myself and can’t believe this is happening. I’m grateful for the ongoing support and words of encouragement I’ve received from my family, friends and midwives during this wild ride.
A Sneak Peek: My PCOS Pregnancy Book
I’m super excited to announce the launch of my upcoming book “My PCOS Pregnancy: Your Guide to Getting and Staying Pregnant with PCOS.”
Join Us At The 2021 Canadian Fertility Show
The 2021 Canadian Fertility Show brings together leading experts to inform and support your fertility journey.
Pregnancy Update: My Second Trimester And Dealing With Common Concerns
Oh, the second trimester of pregnancy aka the honeymoon phase. Now I get why people call it that. Other than the baby kicking (lots!) there are times I forget I’m pregnant.
Oh, the second trimester of pregnancy aka the honeymoon phase. Now I get why people call it that. Other than the baby kicking (lots!) there are times I forget I’m pregnant.
Is Your Thyroid Slowing You Down? Key Symptoms & When To Get Tested
Did you know that January is Thyroid Awareness Month? The thyroid is a small, butterfly-shaped gland located at the base of your throat.
Fertility Friendly Recipe: Banana ‘Cream’ Pie
Looking for an easy and delicious dessert you can make at home? This banana ‘cream’ pie will not disappoint!
Nausea and Vomiting of Pregnancy: A Survival Guide
Let’s talk morning sickness or in my case, all day sickness. I was nauseous the minute my little embryo started producing hCG, which means my nausea started even before my first blood test to confirm my pregnancy. I was just under four weeks pregnant and I woke up with the most intense queasy feeling in my stomach.
When It’s Not Just PMS
It is estimated that 80% of women experience premenstrual emotional or physical changes each month. Even more concerning, 20-40% of these women reported a decreased quality of life because of these debilitating changes. Of these women, 2-8% will experience severe PMS. At what point is this no longer considered ‘just PMS?’
My Personal IVF Journey
This photo. For so long I have dreamed, hoped and prayed for this to happen. Our path to parenthood, like so many, was not straightforward. Read my full infertility journey in my latest blog post below.
Optimizing Implantation: How to make a Sticky Embryo
Hip hip hooray, it’s transfer day! How do we get that embryo to stick? There are numerous factors that affect implantation rates. Egg quality, uterine lining thickness and pattern, inflammation and blood flow just to name a few.
Preparing for your Embryo Transfer: A Step-by-Step Guide
With fertility clinics starting to re-open, many patients are experiencing mixed emotions. There is a sense of relief, excitement, anticipation and anxiety as fertility treatments resume. For those who are scheduled for an embryo transfer, we are here for you throughout the entire process. Think of us as doulas for your transfer day!
My Updated Healthy Costco Shopping List
This is an all too familiar sight. You show up ready to shop and the shelves are empty. Or now, you show up and you have to line up outside before you even get into the store (which for health and safety, I honestly don’t mind). With the strong focus on social and physical distancing, it way harder to make a quick trip to the grocery store of a jug of milk or one lemon.
Winter Wellness Tips When Pregnant
Cough, cough, sniffle, sniffle, it’s that time of year again! Cold and flu season is officially upon us and it has been a bad one so far. It can be especially difficult during pregnancy when one might already feel tired and run-down.
