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If you’re planning to start trying to conceive in 2027, you don’t have to wait until the New Year to plan for your pregnancy. In fact, some of the most important work can begin months before you stop birth control or start tracking ovulation.

As a fertility-focused naturopathic doctor, I encourage my patients to think about the preconception window as an opportunity to optimize their health before they start trying.

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Living with PCOS means being more mindful about nutrition, especially when it comes to blood sugar balance, insulin sensitivity, and hormonal health. One of the best ways to start the day? A high-protein, nutrient-dense breakfast.

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When it comes to fertility, a personalized approach is key. Every individual’s journey is unique, and that’s where naturopathic doctors excel at offering holistic, evidence-based care tailored specifically to your needs. Whether you’re just starting to think about conception or navigating fertility challenges, a naturopathic doctor can help you optimize your reproductive health through a variety of strategies.

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Supplements can be a powerful tool in supporting overall health, but when misused, they can do more harm than good. As a practitioner, I’ve seen clients make similar mistakes repeatedly regarding their supplement routines. In this post, I’m breaking down the five most common supplement mistakes I see and offering tips on how to avoid them. Let’s dive in!

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I’ve worked with babies and new families for almost a decade, while also birthing and raising my own 3 children, within that time. Alongside my own personal experience as a new parent, I’ve seen births, new parenthood and infant feeding, unfold in such a myriad of ways. 

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Nutrition is confusing, but it doesn’t have to be

Do you feel overwhelmed when you enter the grocery store? Are you tired of endless TikTok Trends that leave you feeling even more confused? Enter my fertility-boosting grocery checklist. This no BS grocery list is going to be your new best friend. No gimmicks, no fads, no fancy foods that will break the wallet.

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Last week I had the pleasure of sitting down with Alma Care co-founder Hana McConville and discussing my journey from PCOS to Parenthood. I spill the tea, along with my top tips for postpartum recovery here. 

I meant to write this blog post a long time ago but life with a toddler and newborn is busy, to say the least. I’ve always been one to be open and honest about my pregnancy and birthing experience. I think if more of us felt comfortable sharing, less of us would be judged or shameful about our own journey. My hope, once again, is that someone feels touched by reading this and less alone.

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When I sat down to write this blog, I started and stopped multiple times. I wasn’t sure what I was writing or if sharing my story was even worth it. Whenever I get personal, I want my story to help someone else along their journey. I want fewer people to feel alone when facing infertility. Have a read-through and let me know. 

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I have a confession, I eat chocolate every day. I mean it, every day. Dark chocolate is my favourite treat and I always have it stashed somewhere in the house, in my backpack or at my clinic. 

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If I had a nickel for every time someone asked me “how do I calculate my ovulation?”….well I would be on a beach vacation right now. So how do you know when you ovulate? Spoiler alert, it’s not your phone app!

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My goal for 2022? Help more patients reach their health goals. I’ve been thinking a lot lately as to why some people achieve their health goals and others fall short. What barriers get in the way, what habits set people up for success, what are common setbacks and so forth.

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Anyone else a fellow muffin fan over here? I have a muffin problem. A muffin addiction. At all times there must always be a stash of muffins in my fridge or freezer.

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I’ve been holding off writing this blog post for many reasons. For one, I see so many women who struggle with infertility and I felt guilty discussing my own postpartum struggles. 

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“My hair won’t stop falling out” “I’m so stressed, every time I take a shower and see clumps of hair on the tile” “I’ve tried all the hair loss products, none of them worked” Sound familiar?

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