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.
Join Me At The Canadian Fertility Show
Hello 2020! It is hard to believe that another year has come and gone. While 2019 had its share of highs and lows, I cannot wait to see what 2020 will bring. Are you excited yet?!?
Healthy Holiday Treats You Need To Make This December
The holidays are my fav time of year. It is a chance to get together with family plus I love any excuse to bake up a storm in the kitchen, Below are three easy, crowd-pleasing recipes you can whip up in advance and modify to accommodate any dietary needs.
Egg Meets Sperm: A Guide to Boosting Sperm Quality
For far too long, we blamed women alone for infertility. However male factor infertility is solely responsible for 20%-30% of fertility cases and contributes to 50% of all fertility cases.
Why Every Pregnant Person Needs a Doula
This week I had the pleasure of interviewing the incredible team at Helping Hands Doulas. They offer comprehensive support for you and your family every step of the way. I personally work with Helping Hands because I trust them to provide high-quality, experienced and evidence-forward care for all my patients. Read more below to learn their story and why I LOVE doulas!
Top Five Foods To Fight PCOS
Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) is the most common hormonal disorder I treat in private practice. Typical symptoms that women with PCOS experience are very irregular periods, acne and oily skin, weight gain, insulin resistance, excessive hair growth and infertility.
Birth Control: The Good, The Bad and The Downright Ugly 2.0
As a Naturopathic Doctor who focuses on women’s health, one of the most common questions I’m asked is “So, is birth control really that bad for me?” The answer, like most medical questions, is….It depends.
Join Us At The Canadian Fertility Show
The Canadian Fertility Show unites experts in Fertility, IVF, and Surrogacy with one common goal – to support your journey to parenthood. The show features 25 speakers and over 50 exhibitors in one convenient location.