When To Try Again After a Miscarriage
When the rug is pulled out from under you as you find out your little bean isn’t going to make it, grief sets in. You might need to feel held, you might want to treat it more matter-of-factly, but however you handle it next you grieve in your way. Eventually, the time will come, to […]
Male Factor Infertility: my personal experience
For many IVF clinics, the most common reason for a couple to be doing IVF is because of male factor infertility. You can ask your clinic if you’re curious, but regardless, if you’re reading this it might be because you’re in that position or you want to support someone in that position. You’re also reading […]
[2025] Finding The Right Fertility Professionals
There are so many professionals available to help guide you on your fertility journey. But what to look for? Who does what? I’ve got you covered. Your values and experience will help guide who to choose. There’s also the power of the placebo effect so I’m all for that, as long as a provider is […]
[2025] 10 Free Things to Do to Boost Your Fertility
Fertility is a multi-billion dollar industry and it can overwhelming to sift through all the influencers’ and advertisements, posts, and pharmaceutical companies promoting their fertility products. But let’s get back to the basics. There are options to do for free to improve your fertility and to help you on your fertility journey. As always no […]
6 Ways To Be More Gentle with Yourself
Each of us has a unique fertility journey. Fertility isn’t fair. It’s like health in general. It’s absolutely true that healthcare systems and the social fabric of where and when we live affects us differently and all aspects of fertility. This means that a lot of us experience fertility set-backs, such as infertility, experiencing one […]
A Few Tips on Surrogacy in Canada
In Canada we have a unique set of laws and they’re ever-changing. Surrogacy or a gestational carrier might be the only option that you’re exploring or the first option. You might not have the reproductive parts or you’ve tried with your own body or bodies but it could also be a choice early on. It’s […]
Travelling Far for Fertility Treatment: pros & cons
The number of people travelling a long distance for fertility treatment is on the rise. Anecdotally, the top 3 most common reasons to travel for fertility treatment are 1) there aren’t any local options, 2) to save money, 3) or there are more appropriate options elsewhere that aren’t available locally. Some potential clinics might be […]
Skincare Products to Ditch If You’re Pregnant or Trying
When you’re trying to conceive or are pregnant, there are lots of changes to make to your life either a while ago or recently. You’re double checking what you’re eating, making changes to your alcohol and caffeine intake, reviewing supplements, and evaluating your exercise habits and stress levels. One more task to add to this […]
A Long List of Fertility Tests
There’s no master Fertility Test that rules them all that can provide you with a clear answer to how your overall fertility is doing. Too bad, right? Plus, fertility is a multipart and multi system game: sperm + egg + uterus + overall health + genetics + environmental and social factors + healthcare. That said, […]
How to Know When or If You’re Ovulating [2025]
There are a few reasons why you might be checking in on your ovulation, or lack of. If you’re trying to get pregnant, then learning about if or when you’re ovulating can help ensure you’re giving yourself the best chance to conceive on your own or with some assistance like timed intercourse (TI) with or […]
[2025] Canadians Submitting Taxes: how to get money for your fertility expenses
Updated: January 2025. Calling Canadian citizens and permanent residents who are fertility warriors that have paid thousands of dollars in medical expenses. It’s that time of year to file your taxes. It can be an annoying to-do that you put off or it can be a welcome distraction while you’re waiting on your fertility journey, […]
Tips for Buying At-home Pregnancy Tests
There are a lot of decisions at every step on your journey toward a baby but this one might seem less important: which pregnancy test to choose. Sometimes making a little decision can make the whole process less overwhelming. I like it when something is finally easy for you because I’m been in your shoes […]