There is no doubt that environmental toxins affect fertility. These unsuspecting chemicals show up in our food, kitchens, work environments, yards, body care products, household cleaners, furniture, air, and water. They are linked to: Infertility Subfertility Sterility Pregnancy Loss PCOS…
About Dr. Tamara Darragh
Endometriosis & Nutrition – What Do I Need to Know?
Endometriosis & Nutrition is a loaded topic, but I can safely say that what’s at the end of your fork influences your health, fertility, and endometriosis. I wish I could say that nutrition would cure endo, but honestly… It won’t….
Top 6 Supplements for Endometriosis
These Top 6 Supplements for Endometriosis are super helpful in the Endo pain department but are NOT a complete solution. Supplements should be part of a more personalized, comprehensive, holistic plan. Endometriosis is complex! If you’re new here check out…
Optimize Your Fertility Through The Reproductive Microbiome
The reproductive microbiome is essential to your fertility. It influences… ✔️ Egg & sperm growth & development ✔️ Fertilization ✔️ Embryo migration ✔️ Implantation ✔️ Embryo development ✔️ Placental function ✔️ Pregnancy health ✔️ Labor initiation Good news! There are…
What is Sperm DNA Fragmentation & Can I Do Anything About It?
Are you struggling to grow your family? Did your semen analysis come back normal or only slightly abnormal and your doctors are scratching their heads? This can be so frustrating! Have you done a test for Sperm DNA Fragmentation? Sperm…
What Does A Normal Menstrual Cycle Look Like?
Hey Friend! Guess what? There is NOT one version of a healthy menstrual cycle! No, it doesn’t have to be 28 days in length AND it doesn’t have to be the exact same from month to month. Say WHAT? Yep,…
What Is Ovarian Reserve And How Is It Tested?
If you’ve been on the fertility journey you’ve likely heard your doctor talk about ovarian reserve. But what the heck is ovarian reserve? Honestly, it’s an educated guess of your fertility potential, based on an estimate of the number of…
What Hormones Regulate Fertility?
Our hormonal system is complex! I don’t think you need to know all the nitty-gritty details. But I do think understanding the main hormones that regulate fertility is an important part of the journey so you can be more engaged…
What Are The Most Common Causes of Female Infertility & Subfertility?
Are you struggling with growing your family and ever wondered what are the most common causes of female infertility and subfertility? Pinpointing a cause can often be challenging and likely there is more than one reason. It’s also important to…
When Am I Most Likely To Conceive?
Do you know when your best fertility window is? It isn’t after ovulation! It’s in the days leading up to and the day of ovulation. Sperm can live up to 5 days in the female reproductive tract. Ideally, sperm should…
Real Food For Gestational Diabetes | Book Review
I recently picked up my well-worn copy of Real Food For Gestational Diabetes by Lily Nichols AGAIN for a quick read. Since its publication in 2015, I’ve had this on my ‘Fertility and Preconception Must Read List’ as a resource…
Mango Avocado Chicken Salad | Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, & Fertility Friendly Recipe
Mango Avocado Chicken Salad is delightfully tangy and light. Perfect for a blazing, hot summer day. Pair it with a cooling beverage, like cucumber water, and you will be transported to a day at the beach. A printable recipe is…
