Understandably, sleep can be a struggle for expecting moms. But new research suggests that getting enough quality sleep is about more than just rest: it can also reduce the risk of developing gestational diabetes (GDM) during pregnancy. A recent study found that both poor...

Worried about iron levels during pregnancy? A new study highlights how iron deficiency becomes more common as pregnancy progresses, even in otherwise healthy women. By the third trimester, over half of the participants faced iron deficiency, which can impact both mom and baby. The...

Infertility is a rising concern worldwide. Despite ongoing research into the various factors contributing to male infertility, it appears one element may have been overlooked: the relationship between the number of infertile siblings and abnormal sperm parameters. A recent study looked to fill this...

In this past post, I shared research showing that children of mothers who consumed artificially sweetened beverages during pregnancy were more likely to develop childhood asthma and allergic rhinitis (hay fever). Women who consumed artificially sweetened beverages during pregnancy were also shown to have a higher...

In my clinic and my online pregnancy course, I cannot stress enough that expecting moms need adequate, healthy food throughout the day. Now, recent research highlights the impact of maternal diet quality – and, importantly, when you eat – on your baby’s long-term metabolic...

Trying to boost fertility? It could be time to focus on what’s on your plate! A recent study found that men who follow an alternative Mediterranean diet (aMED) – rich in fruits, veggies, whole grains and healthy fats, and low in red meat and...

Women have long tracked their ovulation to optimize their chances of conception – based on observation and understanding of their bodies’ cycles. I teach these science-based strategies in my online fertility program and in my clinic, including how to track basal body temperature to identify your peak...

Long-covid is the unwelcome gift that keeps giving. While better known for persistent fatigue and inflammation, a high frequency of long-covid has been established among patients with infertility, including lower success rates of assisted reproductive technologies (IVF and IUI). In a recent Ukrainian study,...

Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are a hot topic of conversation at our household these days, as both of my teenage boys are competitive cross-country skiers, and this year was the first to have an enforced ban on PFAS (“fluoro”) in ski wax. My...

Here’s a fun post as many Canadians have been glued to their screens to follow their favourite hockey teams through the NHL playoffs this spring: an interesting new study from St. Mary’s University in Halifax and UBCO in Kelowna has examined the link between...