The Journal

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 ...

Pregnancy Nutrition: Foods to Grow a Healthy Baby

Most pregnancy nutrition advice is baby-first. Here is the nutrient-by-nutrient guide to eating well in pregnancy, with food sources, supplement notes, and what to watch for if you are vegetarian o...

Championing Choline - The Unsung Fertility Nutrient

Choline shares many of the same developmental benefits as folate, yet 90 to 95% of pregnant women do not get enough. Here is why it is the most underrated nutrient in prenatal care.

Baby Spacing and Timing Subsequent Pregnancies

Postnatal depletion can affect mothers for up to seven years postpartum. Preconception nutritionist Jennalea McInnes on the nutritional reality of a second pregnancy - and what to do about it.

When the Age Gap Between Babies Is Bigger Than You Planned

Charlotte Brodie waited six years between her daughters Billie and Scout — not by design, but because postpartum depression, her relationship, and her mental health needed to come first. This is he...

When Should I Start Taking a Prenatal Vitamin?

Most women start a prenatal when they get a positive test. Here is why that is too late, and what your body actually needs before you begin trying to conceive.

What Is Ovulation Tracking? A Naturopath's Guide to Your Fertile Window

Understanding when you ovulate is one of the most useful things you can do when trying to conceive. Fertility Naturopath Aimee Lewis of Flow Naturopathy walks through ovulation tracking, your ferti...