The best place to start when replacing makeup is with foundation and lipstick. Both often contain parabens and may contain phthalates for texture. Foundation is also applied to a larger surface area than other make-up, while lipstick is a top priority given that some is inevitably ingested. Replacing eye make-up is a lower priority, so […]

My Recommended Fertility-Friendly Sunscreens: Everyday/Face SPF     EWG/Think Dirty rating Price Overall rating Where to Buy Beautycounter Countersun Mineral Sunscreen Stick Zinc oxide 15%. Lightweight formula that applies easily and without leaving a white layer or heavy/waxy feeling. Preferred option for daily use under makeup. 2 $$ ★★★★★ US Beautycounter Dew Skin Moisturizing Coverage […]

Water Filter Buying Guide Why is a Water Filter Important?   According to the Environmental Working Group, there are over 300 pollutants in US tap water. Among these pollutants are a variety of chemicals with the potential to compromise fertility.  With a good-quality water filter you can remove the vast majority of these contaminants and instead […]

Although the jury is still out on whether small amounts of caffeine impact  the chance of getting pregnant,  there is fairly consistent evidence of a higher risk of miscarriage with even fairly limited coffee consumption.  This seems to apply to coffee consumption before pregnancy too. How Much Caffeine is Too Much ? We know that more than […]

I’ve been looking into the connection between the two issues and wanted to share what I’ve learned from the scientific studies, and my own experience.