Fertility

Are you starting to wonder if your donor sperm might be the reason behind unsuccessful fertility treatments? You’re not alone. As someone who works closely with women navigating IUI and IVF, I see this moment come up all the time. You pour your heart into choosing the “perfect” donor—hours of scrolling profiles, lengthy discussions with

If you’re reading this, chances are you’re feeling exhausted, emotionally battered, and like the entire fertility process has taken the wind out of you. Maybe you’re on your final IUI or IVF cycle—the one your partner, your doctor, and you have all agreed is the last try. And now, here you are, feeling completely hopeless,

I’m Nicole Stern, founder of Fertilista. If you’ve ever found yourself scrolling through a fertility website—maybe after your Orange Theory class or during your quick lunch break in the staff lounge—you’ve likely seen prenatal lube pop up in your recommendations. And just like so many women I’ve worked with, you might wonder:  Do I need

Ovulation can feel like a mystery, even if you’re doing all the right things—tracking your cycle, taking your prenatals, living clean, hitting up Barre class, and eating all those nourishing macros. If you’ve ever found yourself wondering, “Did I just ovulate? Why am I having cramps on day 10, 13, 14, even 18?”, you’re not

THE HIDDEN TRUTH ABOUT FERTILITY APPS: ARE THEY PREVENTING YOU FROM GETTING PREGNANT? I have a secret, and it’s one that might just change the way you approach your fertility journey. Some fertility apps—yes, the ones you rely on to track ovulation—might actually be preventing you from getting pregnant.  I see it all the time

I know you may be wondering if acupuncture can help you get pregnant. And the answer is a resounding yes. Acupuncture has been used for centuries to restore balance in the body, and when it comes to fertility, modern research backs up its effectiveness.  Let’s reverse engineer this so you can see exactly how acupuncture

Are you trying to conceive, and once again, your period has arrived—only to last a measly three days? You’re lying awake at night, your mind racing: Is this why I’m not getting pregnant?  I hear this fear all the time, and I want to put your mind at ease. Yes, you can get pregnant even

I get asked all the time: What prenatal vitamin should I be taking? If you’re on your fertility journey, you’ve probably felt overwhelmed by the endless options out there. I know how important it is to choose the right one because not all prenatals are created equal.  Here’s something most people don’t realize—there is one

Understanding your ovulation is one of the key steps in optimizing your fertility journey. However, with so many ovulation predictor kits (OPKs) on the market, how do you know which one is right for you? If you’ve ever found yourself overwhelmed by options or wondering if you really need to track ovulation at all, you’re

If you’ve been navigating the world of IVF and encountered recurrent implantation failure, your doctor might have brought up something called the Receptiva test. This groundbreaking diagnostic tool could provide answers to questions you didn’t even know to ask about your fertility. Let me help break it all down for you.  I’m Nicole Stern, the