Embarking on the journey to conceive a child is an exciting time, filled with a lot of anticipation but also, at times, worry. While getting pregnant can happen quickly for some, it may take longer for others. You may be wondering, “How ...
Written by:Heidi Wright, BSN, RN, PCCN
If you're over the age of 35 and trying to get pregnant, you may have heard that it can be more difficult to get pregnant if you are 35 or older. Many people are choosing to delay pregnancy until th...
If you have endometriosis and are considering trying to conceive, you are not alone. If you have been diagnosed with endometriosis or suspect you may have it, understanding what endometriosis is, its impact on fertility, and exploring av...
What is the impact of prenatal vitamins on fertility and pregnancy? Learn about prenatal vitamins’ benefits, side effects, and when they should be used. Find the right prenatal vitamins for your preconception journey. Explore evidence-ba...
Did you know that across infertility cases, 40-50% are related to male factor infertility? Despite how common it is, it can be a tough subject to navigate for yourself or with a partner. Because of stigma and a lack of awareness, it’s of...
Fertility is gender ambivalent—yet so often it’s a burden that falls on the shoulders of cis-het women in couples, even when male fertility makes up half of the problem… and even when it comes to fitting baby-making sex around busy sched...
You may have recently gotten the diagnosis of PCOS from your doctor or are exploring symptoms and trying to figure things out. You may be wondering, “What is PCOS anyways? Will it affect my chance to get pregnant?” Polycystic Ovary Syndr...
Did you know that painful sex, also known as dyspareunia, can actually make it harder for you to get pregnant? If you are experiencing pain with intercourse, you’re not alone.
What does a positive ovulation test mean? If you get a positive on an ovulation test this indicates that your luteinizing hormone (LH) is having a surge. This hormone, made by your pituitary gland, is produced when the body is ready to r...
Being newly pregnant brings so many emotions to the surface. Excitement, anticipation, and perhaps some anxiety. Whether growing your family was as easy as pie, or took your family many years to achieve, there is a lot to think about and...
If you’re trying to get pregnant you may have heard that your lifestyle affects fertility. But understanding why that is and how your lifestyle influences your fertility can be tricky. To put it simply, anything that affects our hormones...
So you’ve decided to start trying. Yay! Or, maybe you stopped not trying a while ago, but haven’t gotten a Big Fat Positive (BFP) yet. Suddenly you’re getting unsolicited advice from family and friends, and you’re overwhelmed by all the ...