*THIS POST WAS UPDATED 8/3/2018 TO INCLUDE A SAFE DECAF ALTERNATIVE! One of the number one questions I get asked is- but how bad is caffeine, really? I can drink at least a cup of coffee a day, right? Well, I’m gonna give you the skinny on all things caffeine and coffee related to fertility, infertility, pregnancy success, miscarriage, and… View Post
One of the most toxic items we can put on our bodies is deodorant! The stuff we grew up with at the store- Secret, Suave, Teen Spirit, Soft & Dri, Dove, etc., are all super toxic and have ingredients linked to infertility, cancer, thyroid problems, and obesity. The good news is that there are SO MANY safer options out there… View Post
The Daily Fertility Practice In my 79 Things I did to get Happy, Healthy, and Pregnant, I did a TON of mind-body work- acupuncture, yoga, a crazy fertility diet, meditation, lots of sex, all while leaving plenty of time to relax. You might think I’m crazy- there aren’t enough hours in the day! Well, I’m here to say- yes there… View Post
Many of my readers are a teeny bit overwhelmed when they see my list of 79 Things I did to get Happy, Healthy, and Pregnant. They send me emails saying, “Look, I can’t do all of this. Which ones are the most important to do?” I think my readers have a point. Whether you have just started trying to conceive,… View Post
Did you know that getting enough sunshine can increase your fertility? Not only that, but it can actually increase your chances of IVF success if you get more sunshine the month before fresh transfer! What are you waiting for? If you are trying to conceive, or are an infertility warrior, it is time to get outside and enjoy some warm… View Post
Many of my readers have really supportive partners who are joining them in eliminating toxins, eating a clean-whole foods diet, and implementing self-care through a mind-body fertility practice. This is great! Some of my readers have said- hey, but what should my man put in his smoothie? I want his sperm count, morphology, vitality, motility, etc., to be as good… View Post
I am always scouting the internet for new and interesting “fertility recipes.” I found this one last summer, tailored it to my needs, and I absolutely love it. I think it tastes like a specialty lemon mocktail that I would sip on a fancy terrace on some European beach somewhere. It is made with a whole lemon and a huge… View Post
It’s true! Having a large green salad can really help you get your needed leafy green and nutrient intake that you need for fertility! In the summer almost every dinner I have is a large green salad. I have fun with the toppings- customizing with whatever fertility superfoods I feel like for the day! There are some rules for making… View Post
I see you. I see you mama. I am crying with you. I know how hard Mother’s Day is when you are on the long road to baby. How incredibly gutting it can be to want a baby more than anything and to be reminded that you aren’t yet a mama. And, I see you mama who has lost pregnancies… View Post
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 tons and tons of plastic containers each month. My personal care items and cleaning supplies were filled with toxic chemicals that… View Post
St. Gianna Beretta Molla is a Catholic Saint who is a Patron for Infertility, Fertility, Pregnant Women, and Mothers. She is one of the few catholic saints who was a mother, and she is often pictured holding one of her children. She was also a pediatrician- making her a working mother and a more modern saint. as she lived from 1922… View Post
Easter is a ready-made fertility holiday! In the Christian church, Easter is about Christ rising from the dead. But what about all those eggs? The bunnies? The sweet little chicks? The baskets flowing with fake grass? The flowers? The feast? Well it turns out that they come from ancient and traditional celebrations of spring and . . . you guessed… View Post
