Understanding real types of PCOS and the driving forces behind your symptoms.

An interesting, less talked about topic in the world of pregnancy and breastfeeding is the practice of inducing lactation for a non-gestational parent to be able to breastfeed their baby. Contrary to popular belief, you do not have to be pregnant or give birth to breastfeed your baby!

This blog will review what it means to induce lactation, and the most common method of doing so.

How to tell when you’re ovulating, factors that impact ovulation, and foods to include to support a healthy cycle.

Whether you’re trying to conceive, trying to prevent pregnancy, or just trying to get a better idea of your hormones and menstrual cycles, tracking your cycle can be helpful. Cycle tracking can also be helpful for giving you some more information to identify whether you ovulated during your cycle or not, even when having regular periods. Knowing this information can also help you to know how different aspects of your lifestyle may be impacting your cycle.

What are Omega 3 Fats, and are they beneficial in managing Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS)? This blog will take a look at the role of different types of Omega 3 fats in improving symptoms of PCOS.

We hear a-lot about different teas and their supposed benefits for PCOS . Here, we take a look at two more common teas often recommended (spearmint and green tea) and see if the claims about them hold up!

How much of a role does stress play on your fertility outcomes? And how can we manage fertility related stress?

If you’re starting to put together a birth plan, is delayed cord clamping something you’ve considered?

In this blog post, we’ll take a look at what delayed umbilical cord clamping is, and what the benefits may be, including the impact on your babies iron levels.

Self-care is the daily process of caring for your physical and emotional needs, including activities that impact your relationships, routine and environment. It’s about taking an active role in protecting your well-being, not just during times of stress.

By promoting self care activities, we can not only reduce stress and burnout, but also build connectivity to our body and hunger cues.

This pumpkin loaf is one of my favourite recipes to make for when we have guests over in the fall, or to have with a cup of tea on a cool morning! It’s easy, vegan, and can be made gluten free with 1 simple swap.

You may be surprised to hear that birth control pills may cause you to have low levels of some important nutrients. In this post we will take a look at what those nutrients are and how to ensure you’re getting enough of them. It’s also common to experience some side effects when you decide to stop taking birth control, so we’ll have a chat about some helpful tips to help keep your hormones and nutrient levels stable when that time comes.

So often we talk about women’s health and nutrition when it comes to fertility - but it takes two to make a baby, and both sides play equally important roles in that initial conception! Let’s take a look at some nutrients for the men to focus on when trying to conceive.

As your body changes during pregnancy, so do your nutrition and energy needs. Growing a baby is no easy feat, and it's important that your body is fuelled with enough energy and nutrients to meet your body's needs and your growing baby's needs. But this doesn’t mean it has to be complicated!

This post will look at what nutrients needs increase during pregnancy, and give you some examples of meals or snacks to include, to help you meet those needs.

Do you think your iron status might be low, or have you recently been told by your doctor that you’re anemic? In this post we will look at some of the ways to help increase your iron intake to avoid iron deficiency through some simple food changes.

June is Thyroid Awareness Month.

In this post we will take a look at Hashimotos’s a common cause of hypothyroidism. We will also discuss the common medical interventions, and the role that nutrition can play in managing your Hashimoto’s.

I talk a lot about Magnesium with patients - but what actually is it and why does it matter? In this post we will dig in to some of the roles magnesium plays in our body, and what foods contain this important mineral. We will also look at some of the more common supplement types and their pro’s and cons.

Are you currently pregnant, or do you have a new baby and have started to wonder when you should be starting to transition them from breastmilk or formula to a diet that includes some solid foods (or purees)?

If so - this is the post for you!

The first 1000 days, from conception until 2 years, are a very important time for the growth and development of your baby, especially for their brain.

In this post we will the important nutrients that will help your babies brain develop, and what foods you can find these nutrients in!

You may have heard the phrase 'intuitive eating' thrown around in various health and wellness spaces lately with conflicting information, depending on your source.

You might be wondering what Intuitive Eating means – can you really eat whatever you want all day? Will your weight change if you adopt Intuitive Eating into your lifestyle? Will you be able to control yourself around food? Is this just another fad diet?

This post will go into the basics of what Intuitive Eating is, and the principles that help to shape it.

You’ve probably heard the term Endo mentioned, especially if you’re in the women’s health or fertility world – but what actually is Endo?

In this post we will briefly describe what Endo is and some of its main symptoms. If you think this might sound like you, we’ve also got the diagnostic criteria and some next steps listed below as well.