Author name: drflenje

Welcome to Fostering Flourishing Fertility blog, where you will explore into the beauty of embracing God’s plan for pregnancy and trusting in His timing. As Catholic couples, the journey to parenthood can be filled with anticipation, hope, and sometimes, unexpected challenges. In this space, we will examine how faith intersects with  your desire for children, […]

Why Does Exercising and Being Active Help With Conception? Exercising and being active is vital to your fertility and pregnancy health for these reasons   First: physical activity boosts blood flow to your brain. This fires up your neurons and helps promote cell growth, especially in the hippocampus. After you’re done, you’ll feel fresh, focused,

Fertility Smoothie: 6 Ingredients To Help You Get Pregnant Are you ready to take charge of your fertility and boost your chances of conceiving? Dive into this article to discover a delicious smoothie recipe specifically crafted to enhance your reproductive health. Packed with nutrient-rich ingredients like leafy greens, berries, healthy fats, and superfoods, this smoothie

Introduction to my Abundant Fertility Project     I would like to share with you my Abundant Fertility Project. It is a 12 week program where I will  share with you healthful information on your fertility journey.  I was not in the best of health before and during my pregnancy. I was diagnosed with gestational

What is a Fertility Coach     What does a Fertility coach do? A fertility coach is a guide and support to start a couple’s fertility journey for setting them for the optimum success and best foundations for conceiving. How? By helping them get healthy and support them emotionally, physically, and spiritually, enhancing their reproductive

Patroness Saints of Infertility and Hopeless Causes     Who are the Saints we invoke for fertility? Are there saints for wanna- be mothers and couples trying to conceive? What are prayers we can say right now? I have gathered here the patron saints for those of you desperately seeking help with conceiving. Here are

Is sugar craving causing you to gain weight and interfere with your fertility?     I have a confession to make. A few years ago, I was a bit of a sugar and carb addict… I used to eat sugary donuts to get through my morning. I reached for chocolate every afternoon. And at night,

How to manage gestational sugar?   I don’t know about you but I’ve noticed that a lot more women are being diagnosed with gestational diabetes either with their first born or subsequent births. That was the case with me. And if you think that being a bit overweight will likely have gestational diabetes, guess again. 

Why Organic?   As a functional nutrition counselor, one of the first (and arguably, most important) conversations I have with new clients is about the benefits of eating organic. It can be uncomfortable in some cases, and I sometimes get pushback in the form of “I can’t afford to buy organic foods.” My response? “Can