Egg Meets Sperm Could Your Immune System Be Sabotaging Your Pregnancy? | Hidden Causes of Recurrent Miscarriage
The Shocking Truth About "Unexplained" Pregnancy Loss
What if I told you that up to 20% of recurrent pregnancy losses aren't actually unexplained—they're just undiagnosed?
In this episode, I share the heartbreaking story of my patient who endured FOUR consecutive miscarriages. Every single test came back "normal"—chromosomes, hormones, anatomy—everything. Then we discovered her immune system was literally attacking her pregnancies.
Hi! This is Dr. Aumatma Simmons, a licensed Naturopathic Doctor for 18 years with additional board certification in Naturopathic Endocrinology. I'm the creator of The Restorative Fertility Method and host of Egg Meets Sperm Podcast (a Top 5% podcast). As a 2x best-selling author of "Fertility Secrets" and "(in)Fertility: Struggles, Secrets, & Successes," I've been recognized with awards including Best Naturopathic Medicine Doctor (2015, 2020), Top Women in Medicine Doctor (2020, 2021), and Berkeley Hall of Fame (2022).
I've been interviewed on 100+ podcasts and featured as the Holistic Fertility Expert on ABC, FOX, CBS, KTLA, MindBodyGreen, and The Bump. I've trained hundreds of practitioners worldwide in holistic fertility approaches and certified top doctors in my Fertile Foundations™ system. I'm the founder of Madre Fertility and Medical Advisor for Mira Fertility, Element, and Feminade.
The Game-Changing Discovery
Here's what most doctors never tell you: Your immune system's job is to attack foreign invaders, but during pregnancy, it must learn to tolerate your baby (who is genetically half foreign to your body). When this delicate balance goes wrong, it can sabotage your pregnancies—not your ability to conceive, but your ability to maintain them.
The 4 Hidden Immune Saboteurs
I reveal the four critical immune factors that could be destroying your pregnancies:
- Overactive Natural Killer Cells (found in 44% of "unexplained" losses)
- Autoimmune Antibodies (causing up to 90% loss rates when untreated)
- Immune System Imbalance (staying in "attack mode" instead of "protect mode")
- Gut-Immune Connection (70% of your immune system lives in your gut!)
The Hope-Filled Truth
Here's the incredible news: Women with immune-related pregnancy loss who receive proper treatment have a 70-80% live birth rate, compared to only 20% without treatment.
My patient with four losses? After identifying her immune imbalances and treating them with targeted protocols, she went on to have TWO healthy pregnancies.
What You'll Learn
- The simple blood tests that could have caught this years earlier
- Why standard pregnancy loss workups miss these factors entirely
- Both medical and natural treatment options that actually work
- The exact questions to ask your doctor (don't leave empty-handed!)
- Red flags that suggest your immune system might be the culprit
Your Next Steps
If you've experienced recurrent pregnancy loss—especially between 6-10 weeks with "normal" test results—this episode could change everything for you. Your immune system doesn't have to be your enemy; it can become your greatest ally in creating and maintaining a healthy pregnancy.
Ready to get answers instead of more heartbreak? This episode gives you the roadmap to finally understand what might be happening and what you can do about it.
Don't miss out on this in-depth episode filled with practical advice and inspiration to help you on your fertility journey.
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