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Our Fertility Blog
Explore expert tips, research, and real guidance from the naturopathic doctors at Conceive Health — all focused on supporting your fertility journey, naturally.
The Ultimate Newlywed Guide to Conception Planning
So you got married, and you’re looking forward to starting a family together. You should plan for your conception like you planned for your wedding, 6-12 months in advance. I want to put it into perspective. We spent a year (or more?) planning our weddings. We knew we needed to book the hall first (way […]
Does a High BMI Affect Fertility? Understanding the Metabolic Connection
Is your BMI a gate-keeper for fertility treatment? It’s not uncommon for a fertility clinic to delay or refuse specific fertility treatments because of high-risk metabolic health. Unfortunately, one of the primary measurements used for this relates to body weight, which for many people can feel like fat shaming or discrimination against larger body sizes. […]
Signs That You Need to Improve Your Sperm or Egg Quality
Maybe you were told you may have poor egg or sperm quality. Or maybe you saw one of Conceive Health’s posts about it. But how do you know if your egg or sperm quality need help? The below factors may provide a hint… Signs of low egg quality (and when to get support) Do you […]
What Does Metabolic Health Have to Do with Fertility?
If you’ve been in the fertility world for any length of time, you’ve probably noticed how quickly the conversation becomes about hormones: FSH, AMH, estrogen, progesterone, thyroid. Those labs matter. But in the clinic, I often find we need to zoom out before we zoom in. I’m Dr. Bronwyn Storoschuk, ND. I’m one of the […]
10 Supplement–Medication Interactions to Know Before IVF Treatment
When you’re preparing for an IVF, IUI, or egg freezing cycle, things move fast. One day you’re starting stimulation injections, the next you’re prepping for a trigger shot or adjusting your progesterone. It’s a lot for your body to navigate. You may have added a few supplements to your routine because you want to do […]
Live Q&A on Egg Health and Reproductive Aging
If you’ve been thinking about your future fertility lately, you’ve probably realized it can feel like a second job. One that comes with a lot of open browser tabs, a fair amount of late-night Googling, and a lot of conflicting advice. It’s hard to find a moment to just step away from the noise and […]
From “The Black Box” to Better Outcomes: Implantation, Fertility, and What Actually Helps
Why Implantation Is So Tricky Implantation requires the coordination of many different molecules and biochemistry to occur in the right sequence. Two key players must “match”: The embryo (blastocyst), carrying the right signalling molecules The endometrium (uterine lining), expressing a specific, time-sensitive “receptive” signature Immune cells (like uterine natural killer cells and macrophages), hormones (notably […]
Your Metabolic Snack Guide & Supportive Tips for 2026
If you’re navigating your fertility right now, you’ve probably noticed it can start to feel like a lot of “noise.” Between the research and the endless advice, it’s easy to feel a bit overwhelmed by the process. At Conceive Health, our goal is to help you cut through that noise. We focus on the foundations—optimizing […]
Egg & Fertility Health: Holiday Recipe Guide 2025
Did you know … eggs take nearly 3 months to mature before they’re fully mature. During that time, they’re really tuned in to what’s happening in your body—things like stress, sleep, toxins, and how well you’re actually nourishing yourself. All of that can impact egg quality (and even the DNA inside them). The good news? Those […]
Does Acupuncture Improve Fertility?
Acupuncture is a Traditional Chinese Medicine technique that involves the insertion of thin needles into specific points on the body to promote balance. It has been used for centuries to treat a wide range of conditions, including infertility. Infertility affects 1 in 6 couples trying to conceive. It is defined as the inability to conceive […]
Can a Mediterranean Diet Improve Your Fertility?
The Mediterranean diet is always popping up in the news. Most recently, a 2023 study in the Journal of the American Medical Association Internal Medicine, found that 119,315 people who followed the Mediterranean diet over 30+ years had lower rates of dying from heart disease, lung disease, and cancer.1 If it prevents cancer and heart […]
Why Do Some Genetically Normal Embryos Fail to Implant?
Statistically, about 1/3 of genetically normal embryos don’t implant into the uterus. Why? A big research review in May 2022 tried to answer this question. The possible issues come down to 3 different categories: embryonic, uterine, and systemic. Of all the things I’m about to discuss, they are not all equal in terms of how […]