· May 31, 2017

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Posted @withregram • @thewomensdietitian DO YOU

Posted @withregram • @thewomensdietitian DO YOU NEED MELATONIN?! 🤔⁣
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Melatonin is a hormone mainly known for helping us sleep. It is produced in both the brain AND the gut which is why gut health relates to sleep quality! 😴⁣
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But did you know melatonin plays a huge role in your ovaries when you’re trying to conceive? Melatonin is considered an ovarian antioxidant and there is growing evidence of its direct role in oocyte (your immature egg cells) AND embryo development! 🤰⁣
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There are also studies examining the positive effect melatonin has on progesterone levels and egg health.⁣ ⁣
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🍒Foods that contain melatonin:⁣
•almonds⁣
•walnuts⁣
•tart cherries⁣
•raspberries⁣
•bananas⁣
•pineapple⁣
•oranges⁣
•oats⁣
•ginger⁣
•tomatoes⁣
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What questions do you have about melatonin? 👇🏼⁣
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#ttc #ttccommunity #ttcjourney #ttcsupport #ttctribe #pcospregnancy #pregnancy #prenatal #prenatalnutrition #prenatalcare #melatonin #infertility

Posted @withregram • @birthandbabeapparel "To th

Posted @withregram • @birthandbabeapparel "To the ones who have littles⁣
Or littles that have grown,⁣
To the ones who’ve spent so much time trying,⁣
Who may or may not have lost hope and feel alone.⁣
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To the ones who’ve lost their babies⁣
Or their babies that have lost you,⁣
You’re forever in our hearts⁣
And we will always honour you.⁣
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To the ones who foster and adopt⁣
That love those children as their own,⁣
To the ones who are surrogates⁣
Selflessly carrying the greatest gift known.⁣
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To the ones who’ve lost their mothers⁣
And to the ones that yern to be,⁣
We’re thinking of you always,⁣
But especially today.”⁣
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- Amy Hare (founder of Birth + Babe Apparel)⁣

Posted @withregram • @drtamaradarragh MOVEMENT I

Posted @withregram • @drtamaradarragh MOVEMENT IS MEDICINE!
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Movement is amazing at supporting overall health, immunity & fertility in women & men. There is no doubt that it can mitigate stress, improve sleep, mood & energy, reduce the risk of chronic disease, boost immune resilience, manage blood sugar & insulin, and balance sex hormones!
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Some things I find fascinating about movement…
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Our body works its tail off to create all of the important virus & bacteria-fighting cells, but these cells have got to migrate to every nook & cranny of the body to do their job. Motion, by increasing circulation through blood flow & lymphatic exchange, is a driving force behind this!
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That exercise high you feel when you’re working out is a massive release of opioids. These super feel-good chemicals also rev up the production of immune cells.
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Women who exercise 30-60 minutes per day have less ovulatory infertility than women who exercise more or less than this.
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Exercise during IVF treatment improves the rate of implantation, enhances the likelihood of pregnancy & lowers rates of miscarriage.
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Women with PCOS can improve insulin sensitivity, restore ovulation & decrease androgen levels.
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Men who exercise have improved levels of testosterone & semen quality, including motility, morphology & count.
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Right now is a great time to commit to moving your body! Here are some tips to make that happen:
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📅 Schedule it in your calendar, like a meeting with yourself!
👩🏻‍🤝‍👩🏽Find an accountability buddy. Check-in frequently & support each other in sticking to it.
⏱Commit to at least 30 minutes of intentional movement 4-5 times per week.
🧘‍♀️If you haven’t been doing much, start slow. Try walking, stretching, yoga, dancing, hiking & using your body weight for strength. Work on increasing intensity & weight training over time.
🤸🏻‍♂️Get up and move every hour if you’re sitting a lot throughout the day.
🌿Try to get outside to move. Fresh air & nature have added benefits.
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There are so many free or low-cost classes available online right now if you’re into it!
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I’ve been LOVING my Peloton & getting out into the woods for nature walks.
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What’s your favorite way to stay mov

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