When we got serious about trying to conceive and overcoming my multiple infertility diagnoses (High FSH, low AMH, endometriosis, MTHFR mutation, and recurrent early loss/chemicals/miscarriage), we realized that we needed to make a lot of diet and lifestyle changes! As we invested in non-toxic products, made daily smoothies with superfoods (his and hers), took supplements, and started buying organic, we… View Post
A guide to toxins in conventional hair products linked to infertility and miscarriage, and how to choose non-toxic safer shampoos, conditioners, and hair treatments.
*Giveaway closed! After years of struggling to get pregnant, and having multiple early miscarriages and chemical pregnancies, I finally received multiple infertility diagnoses (High FSH, Low AMH, Low antral follicle counts, Endometriosis, and MTHFR single mutation). Although I was only 32 at the time, the doctors said- sorry, you have bum eggs and nothing can be done about it. They… View Post
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), Thanksgiving can be the start of a painful holiday… View Post
Since I’ve gotten pregnant TWICE naturally after the doctors told me it was impossible, I get emails all the time from readers asking who my doctors were, who my acupuncturist was, etc. Honestly, I wish I’d seen more local practitioners so I could recommend more! But I decided I would go ahead and make a post that included first- who… View Post
When I was trying to conceive, I came across an article saying that peas were bad for fertility. I found another saying that peas caused infertility! I googled a little more and found that m-xylohydroquinone, which is a natural chemical found in peas used to be used as a contraceptive. I’m not a huge fan of peas, and they aren’t… View Post
Giveaway time!! I’ve partnered with Fairhaven Health to give away Baby-Dance paraben free water-based lubricant for fertility to 15 lucky readers! It’s so hard to find lubricants that are ACTUALLY safe for fertility, so I am so excited that this lube is on the market! Whether you have just started trying to conceive, or if you struggle with infertility, we… View Post
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*This post is sponsored by Solcraft Medical, maker of the first sustainably made and biodegradable pregnancy tests and ovulation predictor kits. I always considered myself moderately eco-conscious. I recycled and tried to remember to bring canvas totes to the grocery store. But looking back, I was very far away from making green choices! Yes, I recycled, but I went through… View Post
*This post contains affiliate links which at no cost to you provide me with some small change to help keep this blog running! If you decide to buy something I recommend, please consider clicking through one of my links to help support this blog and my family! Thank you! When I was first trying to reduce fertility-harming toxins from our house and… View Post
(ENTER GIVEAWAY AT BOTTOM OF POST!) In the U.S. this is the week of July 4th when many of us are at the beach or lake, or just taking it easy at home. Most of us have a holiday on the 4th and it is a time to celebrate the independence of the United States of America with family and… View Post
*This post contains affiliate links which at no cost to you provide me with some small change to help keep this blog running! If you decide to buy something I recommend, please consider clicking through one of my links to help support this blog and my family! Thank you! St. Anthony of Padua is best known for being a friend of the… View Post
