The Journal

Energy in Pregnancy: Six Ways to Beat Fatigue When Your Body Is Working Overtime

Fatigue is one of the most challenging parts of pregnancy. Here are six practical, evidence-informed ways to support your energy levels through all three trimesters.

Holistic IVF Support: What the Evidence Says About Acupuncture, Nutrition and Naturopathy

Holistic support during IVF is not fringe wellness. Here is what the evidence actually says about acupuncture, Mediterranean diet, naturopathic support and fertility doulas for women undergoing IVF.

What I Wish My Partner Knew: Providing emotional support to your partner in pregnancy

Studies show that not enough is being done to prepare couples for parenthood, from pre-conception and beyond. Tango’s not the only thing that takes two. In most cases, it also takes two to undertak...

What Does Healthy Sperm Look Like? The Male Fertility Guide Nobody Gives You

Male fertility is half the conception equation - and it is consistently under-investigated. Here is the honest guide to sperm health, what affects it, and the diet and lifestyle changes that actual...

Postpartum Sex: The Honest Guide to Pain, Libido and Recovery

Postpartum sex is one of those things nobody quite prepares you for. Founder Jess shares her own experience, alongside the honest guide to what happens to your body and libido after birth, why disc...

Having an STI and Trying to Conceive: What It Actually Means for Your Fertility

The Venn diagram of sexual health and reproductive health is one obvious circle that deserves a real conversation. Here is what having an STI actually means for your fertility, your pregnancy, and ...

What Is a Preconception Diet? A Nutritionist's Guide to Eating for Fertility

A preconception diet cannot guarantee conception, but it can meaningfully influence egg quality, hormone balance and the body's ability to sustain a healthy pregnancy. Fertility Nutritionist Moniqu...

Third Trimester Tips: 4 Ways to Boost Your Energy in the Home Stretch

The third trimester is exhausting, and there are things you can actually do about it. Here are four evidence-informed strategies, from perineal massage at 34 weeks to nutrition, that make a real di...

The Ultimate Guide to Choosing the Best Prenatal Vitamins

Not all prenatal vitamins are created equal. Here is the honest guide to what actually matters in a formula, what to ignore, and how to choose the right one for your body.  

Balancing a Healthy Pregnancy with Allergies and Chronic Illness

Ashli Templer is the founder of Yours Only, a skin and hair care brand for people with sensitive and reactive bodies. At 31 weeks pregnant when this interview took place, she shares her journey of ...