Fertility Blog

One of the most challenging parts about managing Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) is often learning how to nourish your body in a way that keeps your blood sugar stable and keeps you feeling good. After working as a registered dietitian nutritionist for over 20 years, I've collected a variety of delicious PCOS-friendly snack ideas that are both easy to prepare and pack a nutritional punch! 

An appointment at the doctor generates anxiety for many people. Whether it’s getting your blood drawn, having to undergo a painful but necessary procedure or test, or the fear of receiving bad news, going to the doctor’s office doesn’t feel like a walk in the park for most folks. 

In theory, taking a prenatal vitamin could be considered one of the easiest parts of trying to conceive. In reality, choosing which supplements to take can be a confusing and overwhelming task, especially since these things can seemingly be a key ingredient to achieving all of your hopes and dreams. With nearly 20 years of experience as a registered dietician nutritionist, I'm here to share my top 10 tips for choosing the best prenatal vitamin!

It’s that lovely time of year… Sidewalks are bustling, dining is al fresco, and people are either preparing for a beach vacation or are just getting back from one. Ah, sweet summertime! What else is sweet about summer? The bounty of fruits and vegetables that are perfectly ripe this time of year. So if you’re trying to conceive or simply working on your overall wellness, it's a great time to take advantage of all that fresh produce to create a healthy, balanced plate.

“I’m doing keto.” “I was on Whole 30.” “I'm doing a cleanse.” “I've been yo-yo dieting my whole life.” If I had a dollar for every time I've heard something of this sort, I would be a rich woman. 

We’ve all heard this advice before: “If you’re trying to conceive, take folic acid.” But why? And what is folic acid? How does it help? Is it different than folate? So. Many. Questions.