6 Tips When You’re Trying to Conceive (TTC)

Posted by Aimee McNew, MNT, CNTP on February 18, 2021

Trying to conceive can be one of the most exciting—and most nerve-wracking—times of your life. In this article, I’ll share six things to consider when you’re trying to conceive (TTC).

Topics: Genetic Expression, Miscarriage, Preconception, Pregnancy, Prenatal, Tips & Tricks

Recurrent Pregnancy Loss – 5 Reasons

Posted by Aimee McNew, MNT, CNTP on January 15, 2021

If you’ve experienced a loss of any kind, I’m so sorry. All pregnancy loss is devastating. But you should know that no matter the timing, circumstances, or repeated nature of your miscarriages—it’s not your fault. It’s easy to fear that you did something wrong, or that you caused the loss in some way, but miscarriage is complex and still, in many ways, poorly understood.

Topics: Miscarriage, MTHFR, Preconception, Pregnancy, Recurrent Pregnancy Loss (RPL), Trying to Conceive (TTC)

What is the Best Prenatal Vitamin For You?

Posted by Ceylon Keeslar on December 31, 2020

In hopes of a beautiful, healthy child, you start your search for the perfect prenatal vitamin. The results are overwhelming.

Hundreds of options to choose from, and all with varying types and amounts of nutrients! 

Some have iron, some don’t. Isn’t this important for everyone?

Some have vitamin A as retinol, others have beta carotene. Which one?

Some have herbs and plants. Are these nutrients necessary?

All you want is to hold your beautiful, healthy baby in your arms.

It is overwhelming, and we get it. 

That is why we are here to squelch the confusion and to help you find the perfect prenatal for you.

Topics: Folate, Folic Acid, Methylation, Miscarriage, Optimal Prenatal, Preconception, Pregnancy, Prenatal, Prenatal Vitamins, Supplementation

Recurrent Miscarriage Causes Go Beyond the Mother’s Health

Posted by Dr. Ben Lynch on March 2, 2020

Have you experienced a pregnancy loss? If so, our hearts go out to you and we are so very sorry for your loss. Unfortunately, as many as 26 percent of pregnancies result in miscarriage due to a number of factors, often related to abnormal chromosomes. (1) Recurrent miscarriage is defined as three or more consecutive losses before the 20th week of pregnancy. Some doctors and statistics include pregnancies that are lost before they are confirmed by ultrasound, while others do not include biochemical pregnancies or losses before five or six weeks. Regardless, recurrent pregnancy loss affects between one and two percent of women. (2)

Topics: Health, Health Tips, Methylation, Miscarriage, MTHFR, Optimal Prenatal, Pregnancy, Tips & Tricks