It's Not You, It’s Him

Shilajit, have you heard of it? It may be a mouthful to say, but this supplement has been an important part of ayurvedic medicine for generations, boasting numerous anti aging health benefits.

Having a strong and healthy gut is important for both mom and baby. If the mom has a poor diet high in processed foods, little fruits and vegetables, drinks coffee, each of these items alters the good bacteria inside our systems, which is passed down to the baby.

Conventional wisdom used to have it that the postpartum period was a joyous, magical time for all mothers—maybe with a dash of sleep deprivation and spit-up thrown in.

There are plenty of rules about what you should and shouldn’t eat once you’re pregnant, but what if you’re trying to conceive? 

Everyone knows that once baby is on the way, a well-known world of dietary changes and prenatal supplements await you. But what about when we are trying to conceive? Are fertility supplements cleverly marketed placebos, or helpful remedies containing nutrients vital to conceiving and supporting a healthy pregnancy?