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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.
Preparing for IUI or IVF with Naturopathic Medicine
We know that taking the next step on your fertility journey can be a hard decision to make. It may feel scary, frustrating, tiresome, never-ending and any other number of emotions – but you’ve overcome them and are moving forward. And we’re here to support you every step. If you’re heading into IUI or IVF […]
The Story of My Ectopic Pregnancy
On the morning of May 9, 2015, I found out I was pregnant. I had just returned from a lush vacation in Turks & Caicos basking in the sun with my husband. I had had my IUD removed a few weeks prior and had no intention of conceiving, however, I ovulated extremely early and did. […]
Contest: Win a Preconception Prep Pack in July
It’s Giveaway time! Conceive Health is giving away a Preconception Prep Pack — perfect for any woman thinking about getting pregnant, currently trying to conceive or undergoing fertility treatments. The pack includes: NFH Prenatal SAP Multivitamin (180 capsules) — A good prenatal vitamin is crucial for the health of both mom and baby OptiMega-3 with […]
What are Fertility Superfoods?
“Let food be thy medicine, and let medicine be thy food.” – Hippocrates Food is the foundation of a healthy body and healthy reproduction. There is a ton of information out there – it’s hard to know what to eat or where to start – especially when it comes to fertility. The good news is that eating for optimal fertility isn’t that […]
Super Smoothie Recipe (Good Fats + Protein!)
There are so many reasons to get on the smoothie-train! They are versatile, nutritious, portable, fast to make, and so delicious (they can taste like drinking a dessert). Protein smoothies are great for mornings, post-workout, or when you just need a snack and know you haven’t eaten enough protein that day. I highly recommend using […]
Faces of Fertility: Interview with Dr. Fitzgerald ND
Listen to the podcast above, or check out the transcript of Dr. Fitzgerald ND’s interview below. Joanna: I’m Joanna. Katherine: And I’m Katherine. Joanna: And you’re listening to Faces of Fertility, by Knix Katherine: So Joanna, our next guest is Dr. Jennifer Fitzgerald ND from Conceive Health. Joanna: Okay. Katherine: She’s a naturopathic doctor I […]
Conceive Health Launches New Clinics in Time for Infertility Awareness Week
TORONTO, ON, April 23, 2019 — Each year, 1 in 6 Canadians have difficulty getting or staying pregnant. Many will require In Vitro Fertilization (IVF) or Intrauterine insemination (IUI) to grow their families — yet, only 25 percent of transferred embryos go on to result in a live birth. Conceive Health is working to change […]
Fertility Boosting Recipe: Nut-Free, Grain-Free Granola
With a history of digestive issues, it took me a long time to figure out how to make a decent “low gut-reactive” granola. Over time and with many modifications, this one became my favourite. It’s chock-full of pumpkin and sunflower seeds, is school-safe, and is great to eat on its own as a snack, or […]
The Ultimate Guide: How to Tell When You’re Ovulating
One of my favourite parts of fertility education is teaching women how to really know their cycles and how to read their bodies. Some of us may not have cared before; we get a period once a month – that’s good enough, right? But when you’re trying to get pregnant, knowing when you’re ovulating is […]
Miscarriage: Searching for Answers
Any woman/couple who has experienced miscarriage knows how devastating they can be. When recurrent miscarriages are experienced, it can leave women feeling very helpless about their fertility, and lead to fear and anxiety during subsequent pregnancy. Although in many cases the cause of miscarriage is unknown, pregnancy outcomes can be positively influenced by creating optimal […]
Fertility Can Be Trying
Who knew that trying to get pregnant could be so difficult? Approximately 1 in 5 couples in Canada will have trouble conceiving, and evidence is showing that conventional fertility treatments are not very effective. In fact, in a study published in the New England Journal of Medicine, expensive fertility treatments helped 41% of couples conceive […]