“Detox” is a popular health buzzword these days, and for good reason. When it comes to pre-conception work, there is significant evidence to support its use in the months prior to planning to conceive. A 2005 Environmental Working Group study found an average of...

In this post I briefly discuss the emerging research on cannabis use and male fertility. Alcohol intake is another question I get asked about a lot, especially from my male fertility patients. Unfortunately, there is considerable research that also links heavy alcohol use with reduced sperm...

In this last post, I explained the three key fertility signs used to predict peak fertility days in Toni Weschler’s Fertility Awareness Method (FAM), which I use routinely in my clinical practice. The difference between FAM and the rhythm/calendar method, which assumes ovulation happens...

Understanding if and when you are ovulating is one of the most important pieces of the fertility puzzle. In my clinic I routinely show my patients how to learn more about their hormones and their fertile window by using Toni Weschler’s Fertility Awareness Method...

As I mentioned in this post, advanced age for both men and women is a relevant factor in increasing rates of infertility. Most women are familiar with the concept of a “biological clock,” and I often have women come to my clinic in their...

Just as the male comprises half of the team when it comes to conception, male causes for infertility are found in 50 per cent of infertile couples – it may be one or a combination of low sperm concentration, poor sperm motility, or abnormal...

Whether from stigma, embarrassment or shame, couples’ challenges with fertility and infertility are far too rarely discussed in the open. Because they hear so little about their peers’ challenges, my patients are always surprised to hear how common it is to experience fertility challenges...

Adding fluoride to the public supply of drinking water has long been a subject of debate: while fluoridation has been clearly shown to decrease dental decay, concerns have persisted about what levels of fluoride are safe and effective. In both Canada and the United...

Okay, so here I go again about the impacts of Vitamin D deficiency in pregnancy. This critical substance affects expectant mothers is countless ways – today, we are going to focus on urinary incontinence, which is a common concern both during pregnancy and post-partum. I...

Among the many nerve-racking moments besetting new mothers as they navigate parenthood is the short period of weight loss that baby experiences in the 1-2 weeks after birth. The American Academy of Pediatrics and other groups have conventionally recommended that infants should not lose...