You may be surprised to hear that birth control pills may cause you to have low levels of some important nutrients. In this post we will take a look at what those nutrients are and how to ensure you’re getting enough of them. It’s also common to experience some side effects when you decide to stop taking birth control, so we’ll have a chat about some helpful tips to help keep your hormones and nutrient levels stable when that time comes.

So often we talk about women’s health and nutrition when it comes to fertility - but it takes two to make a baby, and both sides play equally important roles in that initial conception! Let’s take a look at some nutrients for the men to focus on when trying to conceive.

The first 1000 days, from conception until 2 years, are a very important time for the growth and development of your baby, especially for their brain.

In this post we will the important nutrients that will help your babies brain develop, and what foods you can find these nutrients in!

You may have heard the phrase 'intuitive eating' thrown around in various health and wellness spaces lately with conflicting information, depending on your source.

You might be wondering what Intuitive Eating means – can you really eat whatever you want all day? Will your weight change if you adopt Intuitive Eating into your lifestyle? Will you be able to control yourself around food? Is this just another fad diet?

This post will go into the basics of what Intuitive Eating is, and the principles that help to shape it.

You’ve probably heard the term Endo mentioned, especially if you’re in the women’s health or fertility world – but what actually is Endo?

In this post we will briefly describe what Endo is and some of its main symptoms. If you think this might sound like you, we’ve also got the diagnostic criteria and some next steps listed below as well.

We often hear about listeria being a big concern when it comes to food safety during pregnancy - but if you’ve ever wondered why it matters or what exactly it is, read on! We will also touch on some other bacteria and parasites that are important to be aware of during pregnancy (Salmonella, Campylobacter, and Toxoplasma).

Introducing allergens can be a terrifying step when introducing foods to your baby. The thought of your baby having an allergic reaction can often be enough to avoid these foods altogether - but is that the right route to take?

Read more here about 5 key tips (starting in pregnancy) to help you reduce the risk of your child (or future child) having food allergies.

If you’re trying to conceive, or pregnant, you’ve probably been told to take a folic acid supplement - But what is that and why is it so important?

A low FODMAP diet is a 3 stage elimination diet used for those with Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), and occasionally other conditions that similarly present with digestive complaints, such as Endometriosis.

Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is the most common endocrine disorder in women of reproductive age, but what is it exactly?