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Maria, a personal trainer who has PCOS, struggled with fertility issues for some time before she was ultimately blessed with two beautiful children. Now, she is sharing her experience incorporating fitness into her fertility journey. Check out this guest blog to learn what lessons Maria is sharing, including why working out is also important for your mental health. 

There are certain changes you can make which will be very helpful in optimizing egg heath, supporting healthy sperm development, reducing inflammation, balancing hormones, and increasing receptivity in the uterus. In this blog, we’re sharing some tips to try in order to help prepare your body for a baby with nutrition. 

Celebrated on March 8th each year, International Women’s Day is an opportunity to recognize the women who have made a difference in our past and continue to shape our society today. Since this year’s theme is about breaking the bias, we wanted to shine a light on some of the brave women that have shared their stories of infertility. While infertility affects nearly 1 in 8 women, it is still a taboo subject.

There is no question that the pandemic has caused relationship challenges - whether it’s spending too much time together, spending too much time apart, or experiencing various emotions when taking a Covid test. We’re breaking down solutions to these common challenges you may be facing while TTC during the pandemic, and sharing how OvuSense can help.

For many women who are of reproductive age, becoming pregnant is dependent on the normal function of endocrine hormones and the health of the reproductive tract environment. Creating a proper balance of sex hormones plays a pivotal role in promoting egg development, regulating cycles, and maintaining fertility. Keep reading to learn about the vaginal microbiome, its role in the reproductive tract, and how your vaginal microbiota can impact fertility. 

Fertility Nutritionist Rachael Robinson opens up about the key partnership between cycle tracking and tailored nutrition when trying to conceive. Rachael, who has firsthand knowledge of the matter, supports couples looking to conceive naturally or via assisted reproductive techniques such as IUI and IVF. Continue reading to learn more about why a tailored nutrition plan is so important, and how it may be able to help you. 

It’s almost time to ring in another New Year and for many that means making resolutions to start living a healthier lifestyle. If you’re thinking about trying to conceive, making small changes in your diet, exercise, and sleep routine can promote a healthy monthly cycle. Here, Registered Nutritional Therapist Jen Walpole (DipCNM mBANT CNHC) offers her advice on how changing your diet can improve your fertility. 

Often as a society, we talk about how women can improve their fertility. However, 40-50% of all infertility can actually be traced back to the male factor. Despite this fact, male infertility isn’t often discussed within the realm of TTC and babymaking. So while prioritizing female fertility remains essential, exploring the topic of male infertility is also important in order to help more couples on their journey start or grow a family.  

Congratulations on starting out on your TTC journey - we are incredibly excited for you! However, we know those first few steps can be a bit confusing and lead to a number of questions. Don’t worry - it is completely normal! That’s why we created a fertility 101 guide to provide a one-stop shop for tips on where to start, how to maximize your chance at becoming pregnant, and how OvuSense can support you. Keep reading to learn more and embark on your exciting new journey.

Nicole worried that her secondary infertility would come between her dreams of growing her family. Following an unsuccessful year of trying and a whole lot of grief, Nicole decided to track her cycles with OvuSense. In just a couple months, they learned they were pregnant. In March 2021, Nicole and her husband welcomed their second child into the world, which they feel wouldn’t have been possible without OvuSense.