In the past few years, discussions surrounding cannabis use during pregnancy and lactation, along with effective postpartum depression treatments, have gained prominence. Informed decision-making is crucial to maternal and infant well-being. These interventions may be...

Mercury is a highly toxic element with deleterious effects on every system in the body. It easily enters the body but is quite tricky to remove. The window between preconception and early infancy is particularly critical when it comes to mercury exposure, and the...

The most apparent male symptoms of infertility are related to the inability of the female partner to become pregnant. However, other, more subtle symptoms are often overlooked. Because male fertility is just as critical for successful conception as female fertility,...

The first blog in this series, “Eating for bipolar disorder,” explores factors associated with and possible contributors to bipolar disorder viewed through the lens of nutrition. But there are lesser-known facts bipolar disorder patients would benefit from us all...

You’ve accomplished the checklist of preconception changes: Nutrient-rich dietary improvements, a well-sourced prenatal, and you’re even doing your best to stay hydrated. But what about mindset, toxins, and lifestyle in relation to fertility?   With so much focus on...

Yes, diet really does make a difference, and some foods for infertility truly stand out. In this blog, I’ll review the most potent supplements and foods for infertility, including an incredible nutrient that will (literally) light up your conception attempts!  Of...

The best way to solve a problem is to find out what’s causing it. Infertility causes in males and females are no exception.  I can’t even begin to count the number of people I know whose “miracle babies” are living proof that no doctor should ever say, “You’ll never...

Nutrition for infertility is, sadly, a hot topic. Estimates of female infertility range from 10% to 19% (1,2). Information on male infertility is harder to find but hovers around 10%.  In this age of declining fertility in the Western world, the two most critical...

The results of blood work during pregnancy are often a bit shocking to even the savviest of clinicians trained in blood chemistry analysis. Why are tests so different in pregnancy and postpartum compared to other times of life? And how do we accurately assess...