Author: sarahsajnovic
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Omega 3 Fats + Fertility
I’m sure you’ve heard at least once that “fat” is bad and should be avoided. I’m here to assure you that this could not be further from the truth. In fact, fat is essential to your health and plays a protective role against many preventable illnesses and diseases. What is…
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Postpartum Self-Care is NOT Selfish
Actually, it is anything but selfish. It is necessary. Being a parent is hard. Being a new parent is HELL! I mean, it is seriously the best thing in the entire world and I would do it over and over again, but I also vividly remember wishing away the sleepless…
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Basal Body Temperature (BBT)
Basal body temperature (BBT) is the “lowest natural, non-pathologic body temperature recorded after a period of rest” (Steward & Raja, 2023). The purpose of BBT charting is to track a woman’s unique temperature patterns over the course of multiple menstrual cycles. This information is often used in conjunction with other…
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Supporting Ovulation
Ovulation is a complicated process that HAS to happen in order for a woman to become pregnant. Issues with ovulation or anovulation (the absence of ovulation) is the number one cause of female infertility. Luckily, there are many ways that we can support the process of ovulation outside of Western…
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Why a Registered Holistic Nutritionist is Right for YOU?
There are so many amazing healthcare practitioners out there who simply want to help you reach your goals and optimize your health. I am most definitely one of those people. But with so many options to choose from how do you decide whether to go with a naturopath, dietitian, acupuncturist,…
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15 Best Foods for Pregnancy
The ebb and flow of pregnancy hormones can make it really difficult to opt for healthy foods when McDonald’s and other fast food meals sound incredibly appealing. However, it is so important to regularly include nutrient dense foods that will provide you and your growing baby the nourishment you both…
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Key Nutrients for a Healthy Pregnancy
Nutrition is always important, but especially when planning to become pregnant. Regardless of your nutritional status at conception, your body will do whatever it has to do to ensure your growing baby gets everything it needs to survive and thrive. This can be extremely detrimental to a mother’s health if…
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The Impact of Stress on Fertility
You may be asking yourself “what does stress have to do with fertility”? The short answer is that stress depletes nutrients that are necessary to manufacture hormones such as estrogen and progesterone which are crucial to one’s ability to become and sustain a pregnancy. Estrogen and progesterone regulate the female…
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What is Preconception Care and Why Do You Need It?
Preconception care refers to the health of individuals during their reproductive years. It is a preventative approach to healthcare to ensure that both maternal and fetal health are optimized. It is important for overall health across the lifespan, but is specifically important for those who are hoping to become pregnant…
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