There is so much conflicting advice on coffee during pregnancy. Coffee has many positive as well as negative characteristics. Additionally, many health and genetic factors come into play. Some people believe we should abstain from coffee completely throughout...

Constipation symptoms are among the most common digestive issues in pregnancy and affect about half of pregnant people. If I asked you, “do you suffer from constipation?” how would you answer? A lot of pregnant women are constipated without knowing it! The functional...

Summer is right around the corner. The weather is warming up, and the days are getting longer. You may be wondering why, as a nutritional therapist, I am focusing on the theme of summer. My answer is simple. Health is for all seasons, and there are seasonal concepts...

By Erin Donley, M.Ed, CFCP, FNTP There is no single pill or device that can help you avoid pregnancy, achieve pregnancy, and manage gynecological symptoms. However, Fertility Awareness Method refers to a family of methods that can help address each of these issues....

If you have a chronic illness, chances are that you’ve had at least one healthcare provider completely dismiss your health concerns. Maybe you’ve even had a well-meaning friend or two give you tips and advice that were unhelpful. Or worse, perhaps someone tried to...

By Sara Russell, Ph.D., FNTP Reflux is a common complaint during pregnancy. Learn what causes it, so you can limit symptoms and stay as comfortable as possible. What are reflux and heartburn? Reflux occurs when some of the digestive juices and other contents of your...

Nausea during pregnancy is a common and sometimes miserable experience. Whether your clients feel nausea during pregnancy depends on many factors. Thankfully, by understanding what’s causing nausea, you can offer support to your clients and help reduce it. Nausea...

Probiotic Balance By reinforcing the balance of probiotic microorganisms during pregnancy, you can pass on a healthier microbiota to your baby for a healthy start in life. Your microbiota and your baby’s health Your baby’s digestive and immune function depends on the...

Home sweet home…insemination: A midwife’s journeyby Michelle Borok, LM, LMP In this special guest post, midwife Michelle Borok recounts her experience with home intrauterine insemination (IUI). When I was in midwifery school in the Southwestern United States, I forged...