Postpartum: The Unexpected Reckoning
Most women expect birth to be a reckoning. And so we spend the pregnancy preparing for it with childbirth education classes, endless books, carefully chosen providers and thoughtful birth support.
And
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Preventing Preeclampsia
Did you know that fathers provide the genetic “blueprint” for their baby’s placenta?
That’s right. One tiny sperm acts like an architect behind the scenes, quietly influencing how the placenta is
National Infertility Week: A Call to Break the Silence
If you are struggling with fertility, you are not alone. According to the World Health Organization (2023), 1 in 4 couples in developed countries are affected by infertility.
This week, we
The Vaginal Microbiome and Fertility: Novel Insights
Ten points to anyone who can guess the medium of the artwork above! I’ll give you a hint: it’s not paint…
…drum roll…
These figures are made by carefully inoculating agar in
All About Endometriosis
Endometriosis is one of the most common, and most misunderstood, women’s health conditions we see in our naturopathic medical office. If you’ve been told that your pain is “normal,” that
Infertility Rx: Self-Love
Valentine’s Day has come and gone, and whether you loved it, hated it, or mainly cared about discounted chocolate, it offers a reminder of that oh so important life lesson:
Preconception Detoxification
As a naturopathic doctor, one of my greatest joys is helping hopeful parents live in closer alignment with what is truly natural. I often joke that we should take a
The Wisdom Of Maya Abdominal Massage
Nothing is more frustrating than knowing something feels ‘off’ in your body, yet not knowing where to turn. You can sense there’s an underlying cause behind your menstrual cramping or
The Surprising Legacy of Lifestyle
What if your lifestyle choices have a lasting legacy? We know that poor diet, inactivity and toxin exposures shape your own health. But what if I told you that your
The Great Sperm Decline: Mother Nature’s Whistleblower
Did you know total sperm counts have dropped more than 59% over the past 50 years? (Levine et al., 2017). Translation: on average, men today have about half the swimmers