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Nutrition 5 min

What’s the Best Diet for Getting Pregnant?

Are you trying to get pregnant and wondering if you need to change up your diet? Is there a diet out there that will help increase your chances of getting...

Nutrition 3 min

Best Vegan Prenatal Vitamin and DHA

What is the best prenatal supplement available for vegans? What about vegan DHA? Is it even safe to be a vegan while pregnant? Dr. Gleaton answers all these questions and...

Nutrition 5 min

Can Prenatal Vitamins Help With Immune Defense?

A strong immune system is the first defense against illness. It’s crucial to support your immune health, especially when pregnant or TTC. In this article, we’ll discuss what vitamins support...

Nutrition 6 min

CoQ10 for Fertility Treatments and IVF

Can CoQ10 improve fertility treatment and IVF outcomes? This article dives into the research about this popular antioxidant and if it can help fertility treatment outcomes. By Halle Tecco, MBA,...

Nutrition 2 min

Vitamin D and Male Fertility

Vitamin D plays many roles in the human body, and some theorize that a deficiency may influence infertility in men. By Natalist advisors Dr. Andrew Sun and Lauren Manaker, RD...

Pregnancy 5 min

Vitamin D Deficiency During Pregnancy and Breastfeeding

Vitamin D plays an important role in health, including the development and calcification of the bones. In this guide, OBGYN Dr. Gleaton talks about vitamin D deficiency. __ By OBGYN...

Nutrition 3 min

Vitamin D2 vs D3: Which is Better?

There are two main types of vitamin D: D3 and D2. Learn about the similarities and differences, and which one may be best for you.

Nutrition 6 min

Five Foods to Eat to Help Promote Fertility and Pregnancy

Wondering if there are certain foods you should eat when trying to get pregnant? Nutrition expert Dr. Nicole Avena explores five foods women should eat to promote pregnancy. By Dr....

Pregnancy 6 min

Four Ways to Combat Early Pregnancy Nausea Through Diet

Morning sickness is the feeling of nausea, with or without vomiting, that many women experience while pregnant. This guide will walk you through using food to cope with morning sickness. ...

Postpartum 5 min

Postpartum Vitamins: Do I Need Prenatal Vitamins After Birth?

Nutritional needs don’t stop after giving birth. Read on for more information about postpartum vitamins and if you need prenatal vitamins after birth.

Nutrition 5 min

Sipping In Place: Alcohol in the Age of Quarantine

There has been a rise in drinking due to the pandemic and lock-down. In this guide we’ll discuss the guidelines for drinking while trying to conceive (TTC) or pregnant, and...

Nutrition 4 min

Finding a Prenatal with Vegan Vitamin D

While most supplements use vitamin D sourced from lambs’ wool, our vitamin D is carefully extracted from lichen to provide a readily absorbable form of vegan vitamin D3. By Halle...