The CDC and the U.S. Public Health Service recommend that all women between the ages of 15 and 49 take 400 micrograms (mcg) of folic acid a day. Taking folic acid before pregnancy provides various health benefits for both mom …
If you are thinking about getting pregnant while breastfeeding, you may have some important nutrition questions. On the one hand, you need to feed your growing baby. On the other, you want to optimize your fertility and improve your …
Do certain foods or diet patterns help with fertility? Maybe so. A recent small study published by multiple medical centers in New York State looked at dietary patterns and ovarian health. Women who followed the Mediterranean or Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension (DASH) …
In the last few years, coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10) has become a popular nutrient for couples struggling with fertility. If you are working with a fertility specialist, you may be aware of the potential benefits CoQ10 has …
If you are trying to conceive and you’re over 35, you’re certainly not alone. The number of women having their first baby at age 35 or older rose 23% from 2000 to 2014 and is likely even higher today. Although …
It may be hard to believe, but many people still consider fertility strictly a female concern. People can be quick to give a woman diet and lifestyle guidance when they find out she is trying to get pregnant, but what …
