Charting for Fertility

I cannot stress how important it is to chart your cycles while you are trying to conceive, especially if you are having difficulty becoming pregnant. Charting your fertility signs allows you to pinpoint your ovulation so that you can time your baby dancing sessions appropriately. It can also help to diagnose certain conditions that may be causing irregularities or issues with the cycle. Many women assume that they ovulate on day 14 of their cycle - this COULD be true if the woman has a 28 day cycle. However, every woman's cycle is different. Some women may have shorter cycles and others may have 36-40 day cycles. If you base your baby dancing sessions on the cycle day 14 rule and you have a 38 day cycle, chances are you are missing the ovulation window completely! This is where charting comes in handy. You will use basal body temperature, cervical mucus and cervical position to help confirm ovulation. Check out http://www.tcoyf.com or http://www.fertilityfriend.com to help you get started with charting today!

The Body's ph Levels and Fertility

I have recently been introduced to the concept of alkalizing the body for health.  The body's ph levels are affected by everything that we consume.  With today's processed, highly acidic foods, and high stress lifestyle it is probable that most people's ph levels are more in the acidic range.  When the body is acidic, all kinds of things go awry.
A healthy ph level is conducive to all of our bodily functions.  The body is able to assimilate minerals and nutrients when the ph level is balanced.  When the body is acidic, essential minerals and nutrients are leached from our bones and vital organs/tissues, creating deficiencies not to mention that most diseases and infections thrive in acidic environments.
In relation to fertility and conception, keeping the ph level at a balanced state is necessary.  If cervical mucus becomes too acidic, it can become a hostile environment for the sperm, which favor an alkaline existence.  Also, if the male's ph level is acidic it can hinder sperm production and quality resulting in diminished chances of conception.  All the more reason to get your body balanced!
There are several articles that snagged my ineterest that I would love to share with you:

• Alkaline Foods for Conception
• Naturopath Discusses ph in the Body
• Preconception Diet for Fertility
• Restoring Your Alkaline Body ph

There are many natural ways to balance your ph levels.  Eating a diet consisting of 70-80% alkaline foods and keeping acidic foods to 20% is the best way.  Eating lots of fruits and vegetables and limiting meat and dairy intake can certainly help.  Here is an alkaline food chart to get you started.  Don't try to eliminate all acidic food from your diet, instead focus on adding in more alkaline.  Work your way up to the 70-80% alkaline foods.
Ph testing strips are available for testing the ph in your urine and saliva.  If you suspect that your ph may be acidic, consider purchasing the strips (very inexpensive $8-$10) and testing two to three times per week while adding in alkaline foods.  If you are overly acidic, there are alkalizing drops that you can add to water, vibrant health green food to add to a smoothie, and also aloe vera juice which is extremely alkalizing.
If you are struggling with fertility, check your ph and see if an alkaline diet helps restore your fertility.  With the cost of assisted reproductive technologies, changing your diet may be the most affordable solution to the problem!

Lost in the 'Trying'

Sometimes when struggling with fertility, it is easy to get lost in the 'trying' aspect of it all; charting cycles, temps, all that good stuff.  It gets even more complicated if you are going through assisted reproductive technologies with constant bloodwork, ultrasounds, shots, meds, more ultrasounds, tests, etc... It's easy to put the focus on all of those things and lose sight of what you are actually trying to achieve.


It is really important to remember what the main goal is - becoming a parent!  So, start by visualizing yourself as a mother/father.  Start clearing that spare room that is going to be the nursery and set the intent.  Buy some children's books and set them in the space, a teddy bear, onesie...whatever baby items that call to you and start putting this mothering/fathering intent out to the universe.  Let that little soul know that you are ready for them!


Reiki is all about intention, love and light. A session can really help to balance the body energetically and clear the space (so to speak) to make room for that new little being to come into existence and to help set the intent for becoming a parent.

An Article Discussing the Benefits of Reiki for Natural Fertility and During Pregnancy

This is a great article discussing the benefits of Reiki sessions pre-conception to reduce stress and anxiety and help restore all of the body's systems to a natural state of health to promote fertility and conception.  It also states some wonderful statistics on the benefits of Reiki during pregnancy - for minimizing morning sickness and anxiety.

Being Kind to Yourself

It is important to be kind to yourself, which isn't always easy to do.  We can be our own worst enemy and critic extraordinaire!  Take the time to be good to yourself, relax, and allow yourself some forgiveness when needed.  Open your heart and send love and light on a daily basis.  So, check your inner critic at the door, enjoy a good cup of tea and above all - be KIND to YOU!

Foods for Fertility

This is a very informative article highlighting specific foods for fertility. The article recommends a diet rich in Omega 3's, healthy fats found in organic butter and lard, and eating wild-caught oily fish, mussels, and full-fat dairy.  These rich food items carry essential nutrients and vitamins that often are absent in our diets.
If you are struggling with fertility, consider boosting your chances of conception through diet.  Changing your diet habits can be key to fertility.

What is a Reiki session like?

During a session, most people will lie fully clothed on a table while the Reiki practitioner, still and focused, uses little or no pressure and a series of hand placements, acting as a conduit for the universal energy to flow into the recipient.  The recipient may experience deep relaxation, tingling, pulsing, or warmth and comfort during the session. Results can be subtle or profound, some may feel little during the session but experience a sense of calm and well-being afterwards, others may experience powerful emotions during or after a session.  The practitioner will want to hear about your experience to the degree that you feel comfortable sharing.

Why Reiki?

Reiki is a unique energy based therapy that promotes healing, relaxation and balance within the body; all of which are essential when trying to conceive.

When the body is relaxed and the chakras are open, clear and charged, the gateways to fertility are opened as well.