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...
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Temperature matters – the impact of scrotal temperature increases on sperm production
Bi-weekly pregnancy tip
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...
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The epidemic of infertility
Bi-weekly pregnancy tip
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...
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Optimal fluoride levels for pregnant women
Bi-weekly pregnancy tip
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...
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Vitamin D and urinary incontinence in pregnancy
Bi-weekly pregnancy tip
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...
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Challenging the seven-percent weight-loss rule for newborn breast-feeding infants
Bi-weekly pregnancy tip
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...
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Mental health of pregnant women during the COVID-19 pandemic
Bi-weekly pregnancy tip
Much of the planet is concerned and affected by the uncertainty involved with the pandemic, but a new Canadian study has found that pregnant women faced specific mental-health challenges related to COVID-19, including amended or insufficient prenatal care, relationship strain, and social isolation right...
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Emotional eating in pregnant women during the COVID-19 Pandemic
Bi-weekly pregnancy tip
It’s been a few months since regular posting on pregnancy research, but with the “new normal” of pandemic-living settling in here in the Yukon, including school re-opening, I am eager to get back into the swing of things as much as everyone else! That...
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Exercise and thyroid function in pregnancy
Bi-weekly pregnancy tip
Promoting healthy exercise and monitoring thyroid function in pregnancy are two keys to pregnancy that I talk about with my patients at least once a day in my clinic – spurring numerous past blog posts such as this one on exercise, and this one about thyroid...
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Pregnancy, breast-feeding and COVID-19
Bi-weekly pregnancy tip
Pregnant and breast-feeding women are understandably looking for information about COVID-19 and how it might affect their growing fetuses and infants. I wanted to direct you to Dr Aviva Romm’s COVID-19 series, which I have found to be a wonderful source of reliable, evidence-based...
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