Words by CNY FertilityWhether you’ve done a few rounds of unsuccessful IUI treatment (a.k.a artificial insemination) and are considering IVF or have even moved on to IVF already, one of the most important things to know is that there are many things you can do to...

Words by Michelle Oravitz AP, L.Ac, FABORM | The Wholesome Lotus FertilityMindfulness seems to be a buzz word these days, but many might not realize that this practice has been around for thousands of years.  It not only describes a type of meditation, but...

The quality of your eggs plays a key role in your fertility. High-quality eggs have the best chance of developing into an embryo, implanting in the uterus, and resulting in a successful pregnancy. - Note that egg count, or your ovarian reserve, is also important when...

Ovulation disorders are a spectrum of conditions that affect a woman’s endocrine system, which controls her hormones and her patterns of ovulation, the process by which a woman’s ovary releases an egg during her menstrual cycle. Ovulatory disorders are a common cause...

Nowadays we come in contact with chemicals on a daily basis, through the food that we eat, the product that we use and even the air that we breathe! Studies show that a particular group of chemicals called Endocrine Disrupting Chemicals (EDCs) can have negative...

All women trying to conceive should be taking a prenatal vitamin that uses methyl folate as B9 and methylcobalamin as B12. However, supplementation is also very important for men because it impacts sperm health. A Harvard school Nurses' Health Study – showed that...

TIMING IS EVERYTHING WHEN TTC Many couples aren't sure when the best time is for them to try to conceive. Charting your cycle is very important so that you become acquainted with your ovulation time more or less and can see when you typically ovulate. Ovulation is...

What do Omega-3 Fish oils do for the body? Omega 3 fish oils are a substance that can be found in the bodies of fish. However, eating fresh fish is no longer recommended. The mercury levels that are prevalent in almost all fresh fish these days can be very detrimental...

If you have been having trouble getting pregnant—or getting pregnant again—you might want to focus on your diet. Some studies have observed that diets high in unsaturated fats, whole grains, vegetables, and fish have been associated with improved fertility in both...