Conceive Health

04/22/2026

Meet Dr. Mary Sawdon. 🫖
Mary is a naturopathic doctor, host of the Fertility Stories podcast, and someone who truly gets it. She has been through her own fertility journey and has two boys through IVF.

Her mission is to help you move from feeling isolated and overwhelmed to feeling calm, confident, and supported.
This Canadian Fertility Awareness Week, she’s offering free 15-minute virtual Tea with an ND calls and she’s ready to pour a cup with you.
👉 Link in bio to book your spot.

While our NDs are unable to provide personal medical advice during these calls, they’re happy to answer general questions and help you explore whether naturopathic care is right for your journey

04/21/2026

Meet Dr. Kathryn Yash, ND🫖

Dr. Yash personally navigated fertility challenges and miscarriages, which is why she focuses her practice on fertility. She brings expertise, mindfulness, and deep compassion to every patient, and she knows firsthand the heartache and drive it takes to keep going.

This Infertility Awareness Week, we’re offering free 15-minute virtual Tea with an ND calls.
👉 Link in bio to book your spot.

While our NDs are unable to provide personal medical advice during these calls, they’re happy to answer general questions and help you explore whether naturopathic care is right for your journey.

04/20/2026

Meet Dr. Bronwyn Storoschuk, fertility-focused Naturopathic Doctor at ConceiveHealth.

Dr. Bronwyn has a deep passion for preconception care and metabolic health, and she believes that supporting fertility is about more than just getting pregnant. It’s about giving a child the healthiest possible start to life.

This Canadian Fertility Awareness Week, she’s sitting down for a free 15-minute virtual Tea with an ND and she’d love to meet you.

Grab your favourite cup and book your spot by clicking the link in our bio.

While our NDs are unable to provide personal medical advice during these calls, they’re happy to answer general questions and help you explore whether naturopathic care is right for your journey.

03/24/2026

A new season is the perfect time for fresh starts and informed choices. ⁠
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Join Bird & Be and EVOLVE for a spring-inspired evening focused on understanding fertility and exploring egg freezing. Hear insights from Dr. Sony Sierra and Dr. Jennifer Fitzgerald from Conceive Health, along with guest speaker Erika Casupanan, an EVOLVE patient sharing her egg freezing experience.⁠
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There will also be opportunities for 1:1 “Date Your Doctor” conversations and fertility testing.⁠
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📅 Thursday, March 26⁠
⏰ 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM⁠
📍 EVOLVE Egg Freezing Clinic, Toronto⁠
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Register here: https://luma.com/boxgj18g

03/17/2026

"If you’ve been in the fertility world for any length of time, you’ve probably noticed how quickly the conversation becomes about hormones: FSH, AMH, estrogen, progesterone, thyroid. Those labs matter. But in the clinic, I often find we need to zoom out before we zoom in."
Read full article by Dr. Bronwyn Storoschuk, ND

Metabolic health is essentially your body's "fuel system." It's the process of taking the food you eat—carbs, proteins, and fats—and converting it into energy. This fuel system is critical to fertility.

03/13/2026

Congratulations! You’ve made it to Day 10.⁠
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Today, we’re bringing everything together with the master key to your reproductive health: Metabolism.⁠
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Day 10: Mastering Your Metabolic Health⁠
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Metabolic health is about how your body creates and uses energy at a cellular level. When your metabolism is optimized, your hormones are more balanced, inflammation is lower, and your egg and s***m cells have the "fuel" they need for healthy development. Metabolic health extends far beyond muscle and fat; it directly influences hormone balance, menstrual cycles, ovulation, and even pregnancy outcomes.⁠
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Think of your metabolism as the master key to your 100-day window—it’s the baseline that determines how well your body responds to every other shift you’ve made over the last nine days.⁠
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Your Preconception Action:⁠
Today, perform a “Metabolic Energy Check-In.”⁠
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Metabolism isn’t just a lab value—you can often feel it in your day-to-day rhythm. Ask yourself:⁠
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The Afternoon Slump: Do I crash between 2–4 PM?⁠
The “Hangry” Factor: Do I feel shaky, irritable, or lightheaded if a meal is delayed? (This is often a sign of blood sugar instability).⁠
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The Sleep-Wake Cycle: Do I wake up feeling unrefreshed, even after a full night’s sleep?⁠
Your goal: If you answered “yes” to any of these, it may be a sign that your blood sugar stability and/or cellular energy needs support.⁠
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Incorporate these two essential metabolic wins as you continue your 100-day window:⁠
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The Post-Meal Walk: Aim for a 15-minute walk after your largest meal to support a steadier blood sugar response.⁠
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Build the Engine: Commit to strength training 2-3x/week. Even a simple 20-minute circuit at your gym or a beginner YouTube workout helps improve insulin sensitivity.⁠
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What's next?
Watch the Metabolic Webinar with Dr. Bronwyn, ND: youtube.com/watch?si=C-yR5Q7uwTr1jqRi&t=58&v=aiennj0d_v4&feature=youtu.be

03/12/2026

Day 9: Clean Up Your Supplement Cupboard⁠
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Many people take supplements “just in case,” but when it comes to fertility, precision is key. Taking the wrong dose—or the wrong form—of a nutrient can create unnecessary "noise" in your system. It can also lead to potential interactions or contraindications with fertility medications if you are preparing for treatment.⁠
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By using tools like targeted lab work, genetic insights, past medical history, and more, we can "clean up" your plan. This reduces overwhelm and ensures you support your biological needs rather than following a generic protocol during this critical 100-day window.⁠
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Your Preconception Action:⁠
Today, perform a "Supplement Audit."⁠
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Take everything off your shelf and look at each bottle. Ask yourself: Do I have a clear clinical reason for taking this? Was this recommended based on my specific labs or history?⁠
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Your goal: Identify any supplements you are taking "just because", or are unsure of, and commit to getting professional clarity on your plan. If you’re guessing, you might be missing the mark on what your body requires for optimal egg or s***m health.⁠
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Learn why Vitamin A is a "Goldilocks" nutrient: https://www.youtube.com/shorts/SqkAMq1yG3k

03/11/2026

Day 8: Modify Your Mindset — Stress & Cortisol⁠
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Chronic stress creates "noise" in your hormonal system. While stress itself isn't a direct cause of infertility, long-term activation of your "fight or flight" response can elevate cortisol, which may interfere with the delicate balance of reproductive hormones.⁠
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You can’t always eliminate the sources of stress, but you can improve how your body responds. ⁠
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Shifting your nervous system back into a "rest and digest" state helps create a more receptive internal environment for your 100-day window.⁠
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Your Preconception Action:⁠
Today, commit to a 5-minute "Nervous System Reset."⁠
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Choose one simple tool to lower your cortisol levels right now:⁠
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-5 minutes of intentional, deep belly breathing.⁠
-A 5-minute guided meditation or beginner yoga flow from YouTube.⁠
-5 minutes of "legs up the wall" pose to trigger a relaxation response.⁠
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Your goal: Don't wait until you're overwhelmed. Practice this reset today to show your body it is safe and supported.⁠
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Learn more about stress and fertility: https://www.conceivehealth.com/blog/resources_videos/fertility-faq-with-dr-bronwyn-storoschuk-nd-understanding-stress-and-fertility/

03/10/2026

Day 7: Clean Up Your Cycle — Tracking & More⁠
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Your menstrual cycle is often called your "fifth vital sign." It provides a monthly report card on your hormonal health, but many of us weren't taught how to actually read it. Understanding the nuances of your follicular and luteal phases—and pinpointing exactly when you ovulate—is essential for "cleaning up" your timing during this 100-day window.⁠
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When you know your rhythm, you can better support your body with targeted nutrition, lifestyle shifts, and even tools like acupuncture to improve blood flow to the ovaries and uterus at exactly the right time.⁠
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Your Preconception Action⁠
Today, take 5 minutes to start mapping your cycle.⁠
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If you aren't already tracking, identify where you are today. Remember: Day 1 is the first day of full menstrual bleeding. From there, you can begin to track your fertile window and ovulation.⁠
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Your goal: Understanding your cycle is an important step to optimizing your fertility. Once you know your rhythm, you can use tools like acupuncture to support blood flow and hormone balance during each specific phase.⁠
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Learn more about cycle tracking: https://www.youtube.com/shorts/UEGImTUKWxI

03/09/2026

Day 6: Clean Up Your Kitchen — Pesticides & More⁠
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Certain pesticides found on conventionally grown produce can act as "hormone mimics," interfering with the endocrine system and potentially affecting reproductive health. While you don't need to fear fruits and vegetables—they are still an essential part of a fertility-supportive diet—being strategic about which ones you buy organic can meaningfully reduce your daily toxic load.⁠
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The good news? You don't need to go fully organic. Focusing on the highest-risk items (the EWG's "Dirty Dozen") is a practical, cost-effective approach that makes a real difference over your 100-day window.⁠
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Your Preconception Action⁠
Look up the EWG's Dirty Dozen list and identify which of those items are currently in your fridge or on your regular shopping list: https://www.ewg.org/foodnews/dirty-dozen.php
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Your goal: Next time you shop, commit to buying the organic version of those specific items. You don't need to overhaul your entire grocery run—just swap the highest-risk produce first.

12/09/2025

Protein has been all the rage lately -- and it's essential when you're getting ready for pregnancy or fertility treatment.