Lifestyle

What makes PCOS particularly complex is its varied presentations, as this really highlights the importance of tailoring support approaches to the specific drivers of PCOS an individual woman may have. In this guest blog by Alexandra Emerson White, registered nutritionist and functional medicine practitioner, we will delve into some of the key drivers and “types” of PCOS – insulin-resistant PCOS, post-pill PCOS, inflammatory PCOS, and adrenal PCOS – and explore why understanding these is crucial for effective symptom management and improved fertility outcomes.

The term “rainbow baby” may not be familiar to everyone, but for those who have experienced a miscarriage or infant loss, it has a profound significance. In this blog, we're discussing what the term means and we're sharing 7 rainbow baby poems to fill your heart with hope. So whether you have a rainbow baby, are expecting one, or are wishing with your whole heart for one, keep reading to learn more.  

Friends are there for all the exciting milestones in someone’s life – a promotion at work, a first date, buying a home, a wedding – but it’s equally important that friends are for the challenging moments, as well. Sometimes, TTC can be one of those moments. In this blog, we’re diving into the benefits of friendship during a conception journey, as well as sharing the ways that you can support others during theirs. 

In honor of this year’s National Infertility Awareness Week on April 23-29, we reached out to members of the OvuSense community and asked them to share their stories in hopes of empowering others and helping them to open up about their journeys. Check out what they had to say in this blog. 

Sometimes intimacy can become stressful, especially if you’re feeling frustrated or lost in your journey to become pregnant. If you’re been experiencing those feelings surrounding intimacy – try not to worry, as that is totally normal. In this blog, we’re hearing from intimacy expert Victoria Miles of Baby Farm Group, who will be sharing why it’s important to help maintain intimacy, even when things get tough. 

If you and your partner have decided that you’d like to try to become pregnant, congratulations! That decision is an exciting and important first step in your journey to conceive. Whether you’re unsure where to begin or wish to simply dive right in, there are several ways that you can help prepare yourself for your TTC journey. In this blog, Professional Fertility Practitioner Priscilla Goddard of Heirloom Fertility shares five ways that you can prepare for babymaking, starting today. 

As 2022 comes to a close, we at OvuSense are reflecting on all the good that’s happened this past year. In this blog, we're taking this opportunity to look back at the positive experiences that those within our TTC community had this year. And if 2022 wasn’t the year that you became pregnant, know that hope is just around the corner in 2023! 

Holidays may be an appealing opportunity to share big news as it’s a time for family to gather and celebrate together, or because we know people have additional downtime to be on social media. However, if you've been trying to conceive, these announcements may be difficult for you to see and celebrate. In this blog, we’re sharing four ways to cope when you do encounter them, so you can enjoy the holidays to the best of your ability.  

The holidays are a time for getting together with loved ones, celebrating special occasions, and spreading cheer. However, this time of year can also come with mixed feelings, especially if you’re trying to conceive and dreaming of starting or growing your family. We’re sharing the real-life stories of women from our community who learned important information – and found hope and gratitude – through OvuSense. 

Detecting pregnancy is important for those who are trying to conceive, as well as those who are not. Early signs and symptoms of pregnancy can differ from woman to woman, but there are some common indicators that can point to a positive result on a home pregnancy test. In this blog post, we will discuss the early signs of pregnancy and how you can detect it using at-home tests. We will also provide some tips on what to do if you think you might be pregnant!