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Written by our team of naturopathic doctors, our blog is designed to help support your fertility and reproductive health.
Using Basal Body Temperature Tracking
Written by Dr. Caleigh Sumner, ND
In extremely simplistic terms, the first half of your cycle- the follicular phase– is dominated by estrogen. Once you have ovulated and are in the second half of your cycle- the luteal phase– it is dominated by progesterone. What is unique about these 2 hormones is that they have different thermogenic effects, this means they change your body temperature. If you track your body temperature daily you can chart your hormone patterns and figure out what’s going on in your unique body.
Confessions of a Tap Water Drinker: How To Combat Environmental Estrogens Without Losing Your Mind
Written by Dr. Caleigh Sumner, ND
There are so many things you can do to reduce your chemical load and you don’t have to turn your life upside down to do them. I’m here to tell you that even small changes make a BIG difference when they all add up.
The Top 10 Hormones Worth Testing in Blood Work and The EXACT Results You Want to See
Written by Dr. Caleigh Sumner, ND
The biggest pitfall of serum (blood) hormone testing is that the reference ranges are MASSIVE. Which means it is highly unlikely that your results will be deemed “abnormal” even though you know you have a hormonal imbalance. So that’s what this blog is for; I’m going to break it all down for you and discuss what the results mean and the REAL range you’re looking for.
The “All You Need To Know” Guide to Hormone Changes During Pregnancy
Written by Dr. Caleigh Sumner, ND
What happens now? Whether your journey to pregnancy has been a roller coaster ride, or a pleasant surprise, all pregnant people go through similar hormonal changes during pregnancy. The human body is absolutely incredible, resilient, and intuitive when it comes to pregnancy. It knows exactly what to do, even if you’re unsure of what might be happening in your body! Don’t worry; in this post I will guide you through all of the hormonal changes during pregnancy so you know exactly what’s going on in your changing body.
The Quick Cheat-Sheet On Body Changes that are completely NORMAL in Pregnancy
Written by Dr. Caleigh Sumner, ND
Healthy body changes are inevitable during pregnancy. A lot goes into making a tiny human, especially when your body is the vessel for that human’s life! The most supportive thing your can do for yourself is to love your changing body, there’s no space for self-judgment when you’re pregnant (quite literally). Not all changes discussed here will happen for every pregnant person or every pregnancy you may have, but when you know what to expect there are fewer surprises and so much about pregnancy can be a surprise for a first timer.
The Ins and Outs of the DUTCH (dried urine test for comprehensive hormones)
Written by Dr. Caleigh Sumner, ND
Over the past 6 years I have committed myself to learning all about dried urine hormone testing (aka DUTCH). I have run countless tests on patients, and myself, and have found it to be a very useful and unique hormone assessment. Learn all about it!
Pills and Periods: Birth Control - How to Prevent Pregnancy
Written by Dr. Caleigh Sumner, ND
This blog is to help you navigate the world of periods and birth control. Learn how they work to prevent pregnancy, and more. Be empowered, knowledgeable, and in control!
Are Your Periods Far From Normal? 10 Causes of Abnormal Cycles
Written by Dr. Caleigh Sumner, ND
How do you know what’s normal and what’s abnormal when it comes to periods? Even after a decade or two of menstruating it can still feel like you don’t have a handle on when it’s coming, how many tampons you’ll need, and if you’ll be cringing with pain! Maybe you’re one of those people that wear a pad daily just in case, or have a heating pack with you at all times just to be sure you’re ready. If you’ve asked your friends about their periods, you probably get all kinds of answers because each of our cycles are pretty unique.
PCOS AND FERTILITY CHALLENGES
Written by Dr. Laura Meyers, ND
PCOS is one of the most common causes of female infertility, however it is one of the most treatable. Let’s breakdown some of the challenges that come when trying to conceive with PCOS. Luckily, there are so many natural strategies to support PCOS and fertility!
“Forgive yourself for not knowing what you didn’t know before you learned it.”
- MAYA ANGELOU