Get Pregnant Naturally

Anne Margolis joins us this week as we’re digging into how breath can help with stress on the fertility journey. I know when I was on the fertility journey I wouldn’t have said I was stressed. I now know that I experienced chronic stress for years. I always felt tense and anxious (I had TMJ and at one point couldn’t even open my mouth to eat). I was very controlling and felt the need to plan everything. I was super impatient and put a lot of pressure on myself to keep going (I didn’t even take time to grieve when I received my POF diagnosis) I kept focused on my plan to get pregnant. I didn’t tune into what my body was desperately trying to tell me. I felt stuck in my job because what I really wanted was to get pregnant and stay home with my baby…and nothing seemed to be working. I felt frustrated and powerless. I was so guarded. Because I felt if I was vulnerable I wouldn’t be able to cope with the anger and sadness. This is all hindsight of course. It is hard to see your own issues when you are stuck in the middle of a struggle. It’s taken years of work and self-discovery to ultimately be less hard on myself and give myself some grace. When we cultivate self-awareness we can let our walls down and the healing can begin. Today I'm excited to welcome Anne Margolis to the podcast. Anne is a Licensed Certified Nurse Midwife, Licensed Femme! Teacher, Certified Clarity Breathwork Practitioner, Yoga Teacher, and practitioner. In this episode you'll learn: 1) The power of breathwork to reduce stress 2) Breath patterns and how they impact health and fertility 3) How to tap into the power of the breath to ultimately grant yourself grace ---- TIMESTAMPS: 04:25- INTRO TO TODAY'S EPISODE AND ANNE MARGOLIS’ BIO 05:06-ANNE MARGOLIS’ PERSONAL STORY How she fell in love with midwifery “People who are healthy don't need to see a doctor.” 8:35- EARLY MONTHS OF PREGNANCY CAN BE STRESSFUL (CONCERN ABOUT LOSS) WHAT IS SHE SEEING? The trauma around the infertility journey and “mastering your inner calm” How to practice mindfulness and the “peace that comes with surrendering” Be weary of the “bad news” that you get- “I have seen people who have defied it all.” Understanding the subconscious beliefs that might be influencing our fertility 19:40- BREATHWORK: GAINING CLARITY  “Breath is a lifeforce.” What is breathwork? How is it different than yoga breath? “Oxygen is the main fuel for the body.” What happens in the body with breathwork? What about on an emotional and spiritual level? Why this breathwork is like a computer reset “The body knows how to heal.” Allowing the body to do what it needs to do- and how this can shave years off of psychotherapy. 28:49- ANNE MARGOLIS’S FAVORITE RESOURCES 32:10- ANNE MARGOLIS’S FINAL THOUGHTS “A miracle can happen in a moment.” ---- Book your Supercharge Your Fertility Discovery call here with your partner. During our call, we’ll be discussing what you have tried so far and where you’ve faced challenges. This can feel stressful but is designed to help us get to the root cause of your fertility issues and will help me to give you the best possible action plan at the end of the call. However, to reassure you – on this call we won’t be digging into the trauma associated with infertility/miscarriage/loss – rather we are focused on solutions and an ACTION PLAN as to how our Fab Fertile Method can help you get pregnant naturally.   --- Sponsored by: BLUBlox (Sleep+ is the world’s most advanced blue and green light blocking glasses addressing the exact frequencies of light required after dark to optimally produce melatonin for restorative sleep and health) Visit BLUBlox website at: http://bit.ly/BLUBlox Use coupon code: getpregnantpodcast to receive 15% discount. Free shipping worldwide. --- Got questions?  Join the Fab Fertile Support Group for motivation, support, and education so that you can prepare for pregnancy success. --- Connect with Sarah on social media and learn more about functional fertility solutions that will help you have your baby. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fabfertileinc/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sesacoaching/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/fabfertile Linkedin:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarahclarkfertilitycoach/ ---- LEAVE APPLE PODCAST REVIEW: http://bit.ly/getpregnantreview   SHARE:  Spread the word! Tell someone else about the show!    HELP SUPPORT THE SHOW!   Love the show?  You’ll really love Sarah’s resources page - filled with handpicked products/books/devices - get exclusive discounts and support the show by making purchases SHOP here: https://fabfertile.com/resources/   RELATED EPISODES: Fab Fertile Method - https://www.fabfertile.com/what-we-do/   How To Get Pregnant Naturally With Low AMH/High FSH - https://www.fabfertile.com/blog/how-to-get-pregnant-naturally-with-low-amh-high-fsh/   How To Not Waste Time When You Are TTC - https://www.fabfertile.com/blog/how-not-to-waste-time-when-you-are-ttc/

I'm Sarah Clark, Founder of Fab Fertile Inc. and your host. Today a member of the Fab Fertile team joins me - Dr. Tabatha Barber. Dr. Tabatha is triple board certified in obstetrics and gynecology, menopause, and functional medicine. This can feel stressful but is designed to help us get to the root cause of your fertility issues and will help me to give you the best possible action plan at the end of the call.

I'm Sarah Clark, Founder of Fab Fertile Inc. and your host. Today a member of the Fab Fertile team joins me - Dr. Tabatha Barber. Dr. Tabatha is triple board certified in obstetrics and gynecology, menopause, and functional medicine. --- This can feel stressful but is designed to help us get to the root cause of your fertility issues and will help me to give you the best possible action plan at the end of the call.

I'm Sarah Clark, Founder of Fab Fertile Inc. and your host. Today a member of the Fab Fertile team joins me - Dr. Tabatha Barber. Dr. Tabatha is triple board certified in obstetrics and gynecology, menopause, and functional medicine. --- This can feel stressful but is designed to help us get to the root cause of your fertility issues and will help me to give you the best possible action plan at the end of the call.

I'm Sarah Clark, Founder of Fab Fertile Inc. and your host. Today a member of the Fab Fertile team joins me - Dr. Tabatha Barber. Dr. Tabatha is triple board certified in obstetrics and gynecology, menopause, and functional medicine. --- This can feel stressful but is designed to help us get to the root cause of your fertility issues and will help me to give you the best possible action plan at the end of the call.

Kristen Jones joins us this week as we’re digging everything you wanted to ask an embryologist. You may be considering IVF for 2022. I highly recommend doing targeted diet/lifestyle changes first to optimize IVF success. If you haven’t addressed underlying healing opportunities you may end up with poor response and cancelled cycles that can amount to huge emotional and financial stress. We specialize in low AMH/high FSH, premature ovarian insufficiency and diminished ovarian reserve. Most couples that come to us have made a lot of changes already and they’re not sure what to do next. There is no downside to working on your health. For both you and your partner. You’ll either get pregnant naturally of if you do need to go to IVF you’ll improve the chances with your own eggs. In the meantime while you are making these lifestyle changes you may have some very specific questions about egg and sperm health. Today I'm excited to welcome Kristen Jones to the podcast. Kristen is an Embryologist with a Masters degree in Reproductive Medicine. In this episode you'll learn: 1) How to optimize egg and sperm health to improve pregnancy success 2) Thoughts on frozen versus fresh transfer. 3) When is it best to transfer day 3 or day 5 4) The pro’s and con’s of PGS (preimplantation genetic screening) --- TIMESTAMPS: 04:58- INTRO TO TODAY'S EPISODE AND KRISTEN JONES’ BIO 05:32- KRISTEN JONES’ PERSONAL JOURNEY  07:00- HOW TO OPTIMIZE EGG AND SPERM HEALTH She works with people who have been trying to get pregnant for a long time Controlling weight, avoiding toxins and chemicals, and exploring supplements  Sperm health (this can change dramatically!) DNA fragmentation and how to bring it down “There are so many things that you can do to shift the needle.” 11:54- FROZEN VS. FRESH CYCLE- WHAT IS SHE SEEING? What is the difference and what is the best practice? “There is a place for both.” What about day 3? day 5? 15:53- WHAT IS THE CRITERIA FOR FREEZING? 17:32- HOW DOES EMBRYO GRADING WORK? 18:52- PGS TESTING- PROS AND CONS? When you should consider it, the risks, incorrect results, and cost 23:00- TYPICAL DAY IN THE LIFE OF AN EMBRYOLOGIST 24:35- HOW DOES SHE COPE WITH THE STRESS OF THE JOB? “It is a job where we cannot make a mistake.” 26:26- WHAT ARE YOU SEEING WITH PATIENCE WHO HAVE LOW AMH/HIGH FSC, POI? 27:32- IVF VS ICSI: WHICH IS BETTER? 28:35- FAVORITE RESOURCES AND WHERE TO CONNECT WITH KRISTEN  29:58- SUCCESS STORY: GETTING PREGNANT WITH ONE EGG 32:12- FINAL THOUGHTS FROM KRISTEN JONES “Don’t hesitate to reach out for help and support.” “You don’t need to do this alone.”   ---- This can feel stressful but is designed to help us get to the root cause of your fertility issues and will help me to give you the best possible action plan at the end of the call.

I'm Sarah Clark, Founder of Fab Fertile Inc. and your host. Today a member of the Fab Fertile team joins me - Dr. Tabatha Barber. Dr. Tabatha is triple board certified in obstetrics and gynecology, menopause, and functional medicine. This can feel stressful but is designed to help us get to the root cause of your fertility issues and will help me to give you the best possible action plan at the end of the call.

I'm Sarah Clark, Founder of Fab Fertile Inc. and your host. Today a member of the Fab Fertile team joins me - Dr. Tabatha Barber. Dr. Tabatha is triple board certified in obstetrics and gynecology, menopause, and functional medicine. This can feel stressful but is designed to help us get to the root cause of your fertility issues and will help me to give you the best possible action plan at the end of the call.

Welcome to our daily Q&A show - Ask The Fertility Experts. We're answering your fertility questions so that you can optimize your chances of pregnancy success with your own eggs. We specialize in low AMH, high FSH, diminished ovarian reserve, and premature ovarian insufficiency. I'm Sarah Clark, Founder of Fab Fertile Inc. and your host. Today a member of the Fab Fertile team joins me - Dr. Tabatha Barber. Dr. Tabatha is triple board certified in obstetrics and gynecology, menopause, and functional medicine. This can feel stressful but is designed to help us get to the root cause of your fertility issues and will help me to give you the best possible action plan at the end of the call.

I'm Sarah Clark, Founder of Fab Fertile Inc. and your host. Today a member of the Fab Fertile team joins me - Dr. Tabatha Barber. Dr. Tabatha is triple board certified in obstetrics and gynecology, menopause, and functional medicine. This can feel stressful but is designed to help us get to the root cause of your fertility issues and will help me to give you the best possible action plan at the end of the call.