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The Connection of Bacteria and Its Role in Disease Including Fertility

The connection of gut bacteria and its role in disease including fertility are being explored. Billions of bacteria live confined to the gastrointestinal tract – the human gut. Bacteria live…

Vaping During Pregnancy

Pervasive advertising has lead to the assumption among many that e-cigarettes are safer than conventional smoking. Many women who smoke switch to vaping during pregnancy and believing that it is…

Is Eating Fish Safe When Trying To Conceive?

Fish – both ones that have shells and others that have fins – represent nutritious food low in saturated (bad) fat and high in protein. Omega-3s (long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acids…

Taking a Probiotic May Help Embryo Implantation

One question we hear frequently from our patients is: will taking a probiotic help with embryo implantation? Let’s dive in and find out! Your Gut and Embryo Implantation Recent studies…

How To Keep Weight Off Once You Have Lost It

Do you struggle with how to keep weight off once you have lost it? A new study published this March in the Journal, Obesity reported that people who were successful…

The Flu Shot is Not Associated With an Increased Risk of Miscarriage

In recent years, there has been controversy surrounding a possible link between the flu shot and miscarriage. Fortunately, a recent study has found the flu shot is not associated with…

How to Treat Nausea During Pregnancy

Nausea is pregnancy, for most. Initially, it is welcomed – nausea is a clear physical sign that the promise of pregnancy (and birth) is secured. But that validation turns quickly…

LGBTQ+ Millennials Are Actively Planning to Grow Their Families

Increasing numbers of LGBTQ+ millennials are planning on growing their family. A recent survey conducted by the Family Equality Council reported that 48% of LGBTQ+ millennials are actively planning to…

Prenatal Vitamins May Lower the Risk of Autism in Younger Siblings of Children With Autism

We know that multivitamins during pregnancy may reduce a child’s risk of autism. Recent research suggests that, in addition, prenatal vitamins may lower the risk of autism in younger siblings…

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