As much joy as the holiday season never fails to bring, it is often simultaneously stressful. It takes a lot out of you: emotionally, mentally, and financially. For those trying to grow their families, it can be especially hard to dodge well-meaning, but difficult questions, triggering events and, of course, the constant “what ifs” that come up as we celebrate, commune, and reflect on the past year. And, it can be extremely difficult to figure out what to ask for or get for someone you love when you know that no throw blanket or book...

As if you don’t already have enough things to worry about while trying to conceive, tacking your skincare regimen onto that list might seem a bit ridiculous, or annoying at best. The unfortunate truth is, certain chemicals found in skincare products can cause complications during pregnancy, so it’s best to avoid them while on your journey to conception.  But how do you know which products are safe and which ones to ditch? We’ve wrangled up some of the most important skincare guidelines to follow while trying to get pregnant so you can rest assured that...

If you’ve been trying to conceive for a while without success, you may have started looking at your daily routine with a much more discerning eye. If I begin eating organic, will it help me get pregnant? What kind of supplements should I be taking for optimal fertility? So much of this journey is out of our control, and it can feel empowering to make positive changes in hopes of increasing your chances of conceiving. We know because we’ve been there.   But what about the products we use every day in our homes? While most...

There is nothing about trying to conceive that comes easy to most. Whether you’re navigating through the challenges of infertility, restructuring your diet to better nourish your body, or limiting your exposure to products you used to love — there’s a learning curve to it all.  “Living a healthy lifestyle is important for fertility,” explains Dr. Denise Wiesner, DACM, L. Ac. “I think the stress of having to be perfect at all costs creates a lot of fear and this fear isn't good for fertility either. We all are exposed to toxins in our environment, they...

There’s no sugarcoating it: a failed IVF cycle is devastating. Whether your egg retrieval ended with no viable embryos or the embryo you transferred failed to implant, it’s completely normal to feel upset, confused, angry, numb, and discouraged. After all, you just put endless amounts of time, energy, money, and hope into the IVF process, only for it to end in heartbreak.  It’s important to remember that you are not alone, and a negative result doesn’t mean you failed. Even in the midst of such a painful season, there is still hope. What to do after...

Endometriosis is a condition that affects one in ten women of childbearing age. Endometriosis occurs when tissue that normally lines the uterus appears in other areas of the reproductive tract or pelvic region causing symptoms such as painful periods, cramping or pelvic pain throughout the menstrual cycle, digestion issues, pain with sex, and infertility. Symptoms vary widely and oddly enough, the severity of symptoms does not appear to correspond with the severity of the condition. Unfortunately, it is a very common and painful condition that we still don’t know a ton about! Endometriosis and Infertility...