THANKSGIVING AS FERTILITY HOLIDAY- SYMBOLS, FEASTING, AND GRATITUDE
in MIND-BODY PRACTICES FOR FERTILITY on 28/09/20 Thanksgiving has absolutely always been one of my favorite holidays. Family coming together and eating a huge feast commemorating the bounty of the earth and collaboration between peoples- PLUS a big turkey . . . what could be wrong with that? Well, for some couples struggling with infertility (like we did),…
12 Signs You Need to Take a Break ASAP
Running errands, keeping up with an ever-growing pile of laundry, caring for a small person while juggling work — it can all become a bit much. By the time you lie down for the night, your head is spinning with an endless to-do list that only keeps growing. Symptoms of burnout can vary from person to person,…
Peripartum Cardiomyopathy and Cardiologist Recommended Natural Remedies for Pregnant Moms
Peripartum cardiomyopathy is a phrase you never want to hear when pregnant, and understandably so. Pregnancy already is no walk in the park, and any type of complications comes with a set of worries and fears. Peripartum cardiomyopathy is rare but not unheard of, and doctors are well-versed in the symptoms and treatments. There are…
How to Support Someone with Fertility Problems
Written by Alice Rose on October 10, 2019 It’s Fertility Week in the UK! Wooohoo! I’m not sure why I’m woo-hooing, other than this week gives me even more reason to talk about my fave topic: FERTILITY! And namely: how to get through a fertility struggle/ fertility journey/ fertility problem. And do you know what? I’m becoming more and more aware…
Autumn Reflections with 2 Bonus Pumpkin Recipes
Today’s post is going to be a bit different than most of my other posts. Mainly because I feel like all I ever post is information and no one has any idea who the woman behind the blog is. So I am going to start aiming to post at minimum one personal post a month…
20 Desserts That Are Gestational Diabetes Friendly
Anybody else get diagnosed with gestational diabetes (GD) and still have a HORRIBLE sweet tooth? No? Just me? Perfect. 🙂 Well for those of you who do, or who are just looking for some healthier options, this article is for you! Desserts can be tricky when you live with diabetes. You absolutely can have a sugary dessert…
Six Things You Should Be Doing During the Two Week Wait
Written by Dalene Barton – Certified Herbalist, Birth Doula Reviewed by Christine Traxler, MD Updated October 8th, 2018 Through the timed intercourse, tracked ovulation and countless fertility methods, here you are waiting to take a pregnancy test. You are in the dreaded two-week wait and the wondering is killing you. It seems simply amazing that two weeks each cycle can…
The Benefits Of Flotation Therapy
Growing up, it was a very common occurrence for my mother to disappear into the bathroom for an hour or two at a time to lose herself in a good book and to soak in a bathtub full of Epsom salts. Honestly, she’s still prone to doing this daily and I’ve gotten to where I…
A Color-Coded Guide To Vaginal Discharge
It is common to wonder whether the color or consistency of vaginal discharge is normal or needs to be checked out. Vaginal discharge can be many colors, and several indicate a healthy body. In this article, we provide a color-coded guide to vaginal discharge. Learn what the colors mean and when to see a doctor.…
IVF Grants and Adoption Grants
Written by Liz Shaw, MS RDN CPT If you or someone you know is struggling with paying for infertility treatments, this post is for you. We cover both IVF grants and adoption grants. How do you pay for IVF treatment or adoption services? Win the lotto? Okay, that was funny the first time you’ve heard…
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