Appleseed Fertility

09/25/2019

Some light reading about our favorite thing. Cervical fluid! This particular study compared PCOS cervical fluid structure (both ovulatory and anovulatory) with non PCOS cervical fluid. We need all the studies we can get when it comes to demystifying this very common condition.

09/05/2019

It’s time again! We are hosting our Cycles After Birth class in October at . The years following birth can be filled with lots of ups and downs. This class is for:
-anyone who has given birth in the last 2 years (or ever!)
-anyone looking for birth control alternatives while breastfeeding
-people curious about how breastfeeding affects cycles
-birth workers, doulas, midwives, etc.

You will walk away with a newfound appreciation for the postpartum body and practical applications for caring for hormonal health!
Get tix at .

05/10/2019

Spent the day at the UN for talking about how women’s health can be improved. As you well know, there’s lots of room for improvement! @ United Nations Headquarter

04/25/2019

Just saw the first subway ad here in NYC for app based birth control- wow! That makes this article even more timely. Is an FABM right for you? Here are some important points to consider.
https://vitals.lifehacker.com/is-fertility-awareness-contraception-right-for-you-1834151752?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=twitter Katinka Locascio

If you’ve texted, DMed, or spoken aloud the words “birth control” to your friends sometime in the last few years, you’ve probably seen ads proclaiming that there’s an app for that. Several companies promise that tracking your menstrual cycle with their app and their algorithm will help you...

02/28/2019

An in depth post by Proov Test by MFB Fertility, Inc. about progesterone and allll the goodies it brings to menstrual cycles, overall health, and conception. https://proovtest.com/got-progesterone-pt-1/

02/27/2019

Body love.

It’s (National Eating Disorders Awareness). Eating disorders and disordered eating affect the vast majority of people in the United States- a staggering 80%. Pregnancy can be a really triggering time for those affected. Diet culture is a pervasive monster and does not quit even during a time when we really really should be taking up more space and nourishing our bodies. Of course, we always should!! Find a provider who is weight inclusive and health at every size in order to not have weight biases affect your health outcomes. Nourish your body enough!! Move your body if it feels good! Most importantly, don’t be afraid to take up space. There is never a good time to shrink, and pregnancy is no exception. This is just a reminder that our bodies are so much more than what social constructs want them to be and this is a great week to take a second look at how we are thinking about and treating our bodies.

02/20/2019

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Read the Menstruation Matters In Your Forties & Beyond: Why Are Periods Important During Different Decades of Womanhood? post today on the Kindara Blog.

02/04/2019

Monday Mood. It’s time for another round of our class! Join us March 1st at for a morning of real talk on what’s actually happening in your brain and ovaries postpartum. Moms to be, new moms, not so new moms, and birth workers encouraged to join! Get tix at .

02/01/2019

Last time I had a 28 day cycle was July 2018. In fact, it was the only 28 day cycle of 2018. How 'bout you?

A growing movement is afoot to make February National Fertility Awareness Month. We like it!

01/31/2019

Gulp. 😮

Let’s talk about CL****AL SHRINKAGE for a moment shall we? Yes, it’s a real thing. Did you know hormonal contraceptives have been shown to shrink the cl****is by an AVERAGE of 20%? 😳😳 Let that sink in for a moment... ⠀
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I have 2 chapters focused on the pill in The Fifth Vital Sign (Chapters 7 and 8). These chapters contain over 200 scientific references alone, outlining the side effects of hormonal birth control so you know what to expect if you are taking or have ever taken them before. It’s what your doctor should have told you...but didn’t. After all, if no one ever tells you the possible side effects you could experience it’s certainly NOT informed consent is it? Between you and me, I would like to keep my c**t in tact thank you very much 🤭🤬 ****is