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!
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.
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.
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.
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.
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!
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.
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.
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.
It’s officially December, which means I’m allowed to play Christmas music at all hours of the day in my house. I LOVE this. I swear it makes me workout harder, and study harder as I’m a sucker for the holidays. The Christmas tree, snow, time spent together by the fireplace, gifts, holiday baking and my favourite, opening the stockings!
