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Dr. Laura Nicholas, ND

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Dr. Laura Nicholas, ND

Dr. Laura Nicholas is a Naturopathic Physician who has a practice focused in women’s health, fertility, and gynecology.

She works at Evoke Integrative Medicine downtown Vancouver, BC.

02/18/2026

🤰🏻How long will it likely take me to get pregnant?

You have a 20% chance of conceiving each month!

I typically tell couples who are about to start trying that I expect it to take about 3 months to get pregnant.

The average probability of conception changes with age and other health markers.⤵️

78-86% of women in their 20s will conceive within 1 year of actively trying. This number decreases in your 30s to a 63% success rate of conceiving within 1 year for women aged 30-34 years, and a 52% success rate for women aged 35-39.

👩🏻‍⚕️PRECONCEPTION CARE helps remove barriers to fertility, replenish nutrient deficiencies and address health concerns that are making it harder to conceive.

I recommend starting preconception support at least 3 months before you would like to start trying to conceive.

Whether you are looking to prepare for a pregnancy, or you are already trying to conceive, book a consultation with me to optimize your chances!🌸

https://lunahealthclinic.janeapp.com

02/17/2026

Initial Postpartum/Lactation Consultation

Discuss postpartum health for parent and infant dyad. ✨

We will review mood, infant feeding, breast health & milk supply, tissue healing, bleeding, bladder & bowel function, sexual function, sleep & fatigue, and birth control.

Together we will develop a comprehensive treatment plan that is attainable and sustainable for your individual needs. 💛

Lab testing may be recommended to get a better understanding of your postpartum status.

If your baby requires a “well child” exam, please schedule a separate visit for comprehensive paediatric care. 😊

02/12/2026

💤Sleep & Fertility Connection💤

➡️Both too little and too much sleep can impact your fertility.

Research has found that women getting less than seven hours of sleep are 15% less likely to get pregnant than women who got seven to eight hours.

✅On the other hand, women undergoing a treatment like IVF who got seven to eight hours of sleep were 25% more likely to get pregnant than women who got nine or more.

🤔So how does sleep affect fertility?

⚡️Hormones⚡️
The most significant factors is that sleep is closely related to hormones production. If you don’t get enough sleep, your body will won’t produce enough of certain hormones, and make too much of others. The same part of the brain that is responsible for regulating sleep-wake hormones like melatonin and cortisol also regulates reproductive hormones. Sleep deprivation will signal the body to produce more stress hormones, which is bad for overall health and can throw off levels of FSH, LH, estradiol, progesterone, testosterone, and other reproductive hormones. This hormone imbalance can inhibit ovulation, and you interfere with the s***m maturation process.

⚡️Circadian-rhythm⚡️
Good quality sleep allows for the body to rest and detoxify. If you are not getting adequate sleep you may make poor quality eggs, or poor quality s***m. Poor quality gametes can lead to inability of the egg to be fertilized, or poor quality embryos that results in lack of implantation and not pregnant or recurrent pregnancy loss. In fact, melatonin, the sleep hormone is a supplement that has a high antioxidant capacity and ability to protect egg from oxidative damage; melatonin also supports healthy luteal phase progesterone levels.

⚡️General health markers⚡️
Sleep deprivation increases your risk of obesity, diabetes, and cardiovascular disease. These conditions all make getting pregnant more difficult.

⚡️Mental-emotional health and Energy⚡️
Not getting enough sleep is detrimental to your mood. Low mood can lead to low energy and low libido. If you are feeling tired, irritable, and a lack of desire for intimacy this can delay the time to pregnancy, unless your are using IUI or IVF to get pregnant.

02/10/2026

✨ What is the science behind acupuncture?

The essence of acupuncture is that the application of micro-injury increases local blood flow, facilitates healing and analgesia. Acupuncture involves the use of tiny needles to physically stimulate specific points in the body that activate neuro-chemical-hormonal-immune cascades in the body to cause a balancing effect (a return towards homeostasis).

1️⃣ Activates the neuroendocrine system - cytokines released at the acupuncture points cause the activation of the parasympathetic nervous system and the neuroendocrine system which controls the release of neurotransmitters, neuropeptides and hormones, which calm the body and mind regulate the release of appropriate hormones.

2️⃣ Increases local blood flow - the release of neuropeptides and nitric oxide results in vasodilation, increases local circulation, and draws endorphins to the area.

3️⃣ Increases cellular energy - mechanical stimulation increases intracellular ATP production to increase cellular energy, mitochondria function, decrease inflammation, decrease pain, and promote waste removal/detox.

Acupuncture works particularly well for treating women’s health concerns (fertility, pregnancy, menstruation), hormonal imbalances, stress, insomnia, mental health concerns, inflammation, pain, poor digestion, skin, acne and anti-aging.

PMID:22474503

02/09/2026

💥POI symptoms and causes💥

Unfortunately, premature ovarian insufficiency is often not diagnosed promptly as both patients and physicians often suspect the symptoms are associated with another condition, particularly when these symptoms are present in young women.

Symptoms include:
▫️Irregular or skipped periods, which might be present for years or develop after a pregnancy or after stopping birth control pills
▫️Difficulty getting pregnant
▫️Hot flashes
▫️Night sweats
▫️Vaginal dryness
▫️Dry eyes
▫️Irritability or difficulty concentrating
▫️Decreased sexual desire

Do not delay more than 3 months to get blood work done if you are ever experiencing 2 of more of these symptoms.

Risk factors include:
⚠️ Age - the risk of this conditions increases between 35-40 years
⚠️ Family history - having a family history of POI increasing you risk of developing it
⚠️ Ovarian surgery - surgeries involving the ovaries increase the risk of POI

Causes include:
❗️Genetic disorders - It is often caused by chromosomal abnormalities or a premutation in the FMR1 gene for fragile X
❗️Toxins - Chemotherapy and radiation can damage the ovaries, or can damage genetic material in the cells. Cigarette smoke, chemicals, pesticides can also hasten ovarian failure.
❗️Autoimmune - anti-ovarian antibodies; the immune system produces antibodies against your ovarian tissue, harming the egg-containing follicles and damaging the egg. What triggers the immune response is unclear, but exposure to a virus is one possibility
❗️Infections - exposure to viruses and infections causes a minority of cases.
❗️Unknown factors - unfortunately, sometimes a clear cause is not always identified.

Stay tuned for more information on how to get assessed and diagnosed.🔜

02/06/2026

✨ How does acupuncture work? ✨

Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) is ancient system of natural system of medicine.

Acupuncture is used to circulate Qi (pronounced chi) and blood, and restore balance between organ systems. Acupuncture has been practiced for thousands of years, but more recently it has been studied in control trials which have revealed how acupuncture actually works!

The essence of acupuncture is that the application of micro-injury increases local blood flow, facilitates healing and analgesia. Acupuncture involves the use of tiny needles to physically stimulate specific points in the body that activate neuro-chemical-hormonal-immune cascades in the body to cause a balancing effect (a return towards homeostasis).

Acupuncture works in 3 main ways:
1️⃣ Activates the neuroendocrine system
2️⃣ Increases local blood flow
3️⃣ Increases cellular energy

Stay tuned to learn more about acupuncture in upcoming posts! 💫

PMID:22474503

02/05/2026

🥑🥦 Getting your period is an inflammatory process. Eating anti-inflammatory foods leading up to your period and on your bleed helps to ease the symptoms.

✅When you choose the right kinds of foods you can help replenish the nutrients lost in menstrual blood, support blood flow and circulation to the uterine muscle, decrease painful cramping, and rebuild your endometrial lining for the next month.

The 6 most important nutrients for a healthy me**es are:

✨MAGNESIUM - legumes, dark chocolate, seeds

✨OMEGA-3 - fatty fish, avocados, nuts and seeds

✨IRON - dark leafy greens, cruciferous veggies, meat

✨VITAMIN C - broccoli, peppers, citrus fruits, berries

✨B VITAMINS - green veggies, eggs, legumes

✨ZINC - nuts and seeds, mushrooms, shellfish

For general wellness these nutrients can be found in high enough amounts in a healthy diet.

⚠️In order to target specific period problems higher amounts of these nutrients may be required. In these cases, personalized supplement prescriptions may be warranted.

What are your favourite foods during menstruation? Comment below👇🏻 with your favourites!

02/03/2026

✨ Treatment & Management of an Ectopic Pregnancy ✨

When I suspect or am able to diagnose an ectopic pregnancy in my office using my point of care fetal ultrasound, I promptly send my patients to the hospital for acute management. Though it requires emergent attention at the hospital in case of rupture, the treatment of an ectopic pregnancy does not end in the hospital. Typically I remain very involved in the patient’s care for weeks following an ectopic pregnancy for all the physical and emotional healing and support that is required. We also work together to build a plan for trying to conceive again and decreasing the risk of ectopic pregnancy and/or miscarriage going forward.

💊 Methotrexate is a medication commonly used for the treatment of un-ruptured ectopic pregnancies. Its mechanism of action, competitive inhibition of folate-dependent steps in nucleic acid synthesis, effectively stops the growth of the rapidly dividing ectopic trophoblast. This stops the ectopic pregnancy from continuing to grow and terminates the pregnancy.

Ectopic pregnancies are not viable and will never result in a healthy full term pregnancy. This life-saving medication helps prevent a ruptured Fallopian tube which could result in significant blood loss and harm to the mother. This medication can also prevent the need for an invasive surgery that would be required to remove the Fallopian tube and ectopic pregnancy altogether, which can lead to further complications when attempting to fall pregnant again.

⏳ However, after using this medication couples must wait 12 weeks before trying to conceive again. It is important to ensure the medication is fully out of your system, and that the folate inhibiting effect of the medication is not going to pose a risk to a subsequent developing pregnancy.

If you have suffered an ectopic pregnancy and you either need more reliable contraception or you would like to prepare for a healthy pregnancy in the future, book a visit today! 🌙

02/02/2026

Discovery Calls are 15 minute complimentary consultations. 🌙

Your healing journey will require a trusting relationship with your doctor. 💚

The purpose of this consultation is to allow you to connect with me and confirm a comfortable therapeutic relationship. It provides you with an opportunity to pose any questions you may have, and learn about her approach to healthcare.

Discovery Calls are offered by video or phone call.

No medical advice can be offered during this appointment. Following this consultation, you will be provided with a full Intake Package and the information you need to kickstart your healing prior to your Initial Consultation.

Book yours: https://lunahealthclinic.janeapp.com/ #/staff_member/1/treatment/1

01/30/2026

The main goals of early pregnancy care in my office are:

✅ Assessment and prevention
✅ Symptom management
✅ Education and continuity of care

When it comes to assessment and prevention, the first step is prenatal blood tests.

🩸 hCG
Confirms pregnancy and dates the gestation in weeks, in order to provide an estimated delivery date prior to a dating ultrasound. It is important that the hCG levels rise week by week in a predictable manner; this helps confirm that the fetus is developing at an appropriate rate.

🩸 Progesterone
Sufficient progesterone levels confirm that the corpus luteum is secreting enough progesterone to maintain a healthy pregnancy or alerts of a deficiency that can be addressed in order to prevent miscarriage.

Other tests:

➡️ Blood typing
In early pregnancy it is common to confirm your blood type so that this information can be passed on to the hospital where you plan to deliver or your birthing provider.

➡️ Ferritin and CBC
A screening test for the storage form of iron, and to assess for iron deficiency anemia.

➡️ Vitamin B-12
Helpful to know your vitamin B -12 status as it is important for red blood cell formation, and cell division in early fetal development.

➡️ Vitamin D
Important vitamin that acts like a hormone which is involved in embryo implantation, and the calcification of bone.

➡️ Infectious serology
A classic prenatal screen will assess for HIV, syphilis, Rubella, and Hep B surface antigens.

Whether you are looking to prepare for a pregnancy, or you are already trying to conceive, book a consultation to optimize your chances!💫

https://lunahealthclinic.janeapp.com

01/27/2026

Q: Does cervix self-screening replace PAP tests?

A: You can choose to continue to screen with a PAP test if you prefer. Or you can choose to use cervix self-screening.

If no HPV is found in your sample, you can wait to rescreen in 5 years. If HPV is found in your sample, you may be sent for a PAP test or colposcopy to take a closer look at your cervix.

🗓️ Join us for our Free PAP Day January 29th at Luna Health Clinic and take one simple step toward protecting your future.

Physician-supervised care with a medical intern performing the exam under direct observation.

✨ Call or email us to reserve your appointment!

☎️ 604 229 7029
📧 info@lunahealthclinic.com

01/26/2026

Learn about IV Therapy & IM Injections! 🌙

Intravenous (IV) nutrient therapy delivers a combination of vitamins, minerals and amino acids in order to alleviate illness and optimize health. Individual nutrients are selected based on your unique requirements and administered in a customized formula to target your health goals. In other words, IV formulas are never pre-made. 🌱

Besides rehydration, IV therapy is used to regulate the immune system, fight infection, increase antioxidant status, manage chronic stress and much more. 🦠

IV nutrient therapy and intramuscular (IM) injection therapy are advantageous in that they offer superior delivery and absorption compared to oral or sublingual supplementation. 🌟

Individualized IV’s are formulated to support your diverse health requirements
* Energy
* Immune
* Fertility
* Stress
* Mood
* Sleep
* Detox

Individualized IM injections are formulated to support your varied health requirements
* B-12
* Hormone balance
* Energy
* Immune
* Weight loss

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#1420-1030 West Georgia Street
Vancouver, BC
V6E2Y3

Opening Hours

Monday	8am - 5:30pm
Tuesday	8am - 5:30pm
Wednesday	8am - 5:30pm
Thursday	8am - 5:30pm
Friday	8am - 5:30pm

Telephone

+16046851181

Website

http://www.drlauranicholas.com/

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