Get Pregnant Naturally

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.

Brandy Buskow joins us this week as we’re digging into low carb and keto and how this can help when you are TTC. There is a lot of information regarding combining a low-carb diet and keto diet. It can help with craving less junk food, fat loss, and increased energy. But is this approach right for you when you are on the fertility journey? We break down the top myths so that you can determine if this approach is right for your body. In this episode you'll learn: 1) How low carb/keto diet impact leptin, LH hormone, thyroid, and why this matters for the menstrual cycle 2) When is the best time to start the low carb/keto diet if you are TTC (hint there are specific times in the menstrual cycle) 3) What to do about impulsive eating and why it’s not your fault 4) Why under fueling is a stress on the body and how to determine the right amount of food for you 5) Go to snacks and easy meals you can start with right now   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. --- TIMESTAMPS: 05:57- INTRO TO TODAY'S EPISODE AND BRANDY BUSKOW’S BIO 06:27- WHY THIS TOPIC? WHAT ARE THE TOP MISTAKES WHEN CONSIDERING KETO OR LOW CARB? Understanding the difference between how men and women handle carbs and what to consider when hearing generalized recommendations The three BIGGEST mistakes we see with women doing low carb or keto  09:04- WHAT IS THE BEST WAY TO FAST? WHAT SHOULD WE CONSIDER? Defining fasting, and understanding how our body responds “Fasting is normal and important.” Taking fasting to the “extremes” and how that can impact your hormones Looking at fasting from a female hormone perspective- what we recommend Considering your CYCLE with when and how you fast (break down of each phases) 17:02- YOU DON’T HAVE TO “FAST” & UNDERSTANDING THE TYPES OF FAST 18:38- WHAT IF MY CYCLES ARE NOT REGULAR? HOW DO YOU KNOW WHAT TO DO Understanding the moon cycles (how to follow) “If your cycles are all over the place- that is an indication of dysfunction and maybe fasting will not be right for you.” 19:42- WATER FASTS: WHAT DOES THAT LOOK LIKE? 21:51- WHAT IF YOU ARE SOMEONE WHO STRUGGLES WITH EMOTIONAL EATING? 22:46- BONE BROTH- WHAT’S THE BEST KIND? 24:00- WHEN IS THE BEST TIME TO START FASTING? OR GOING LOW CARB? 27:45- CRAVINGS AND IMPULSIVE EATING: HOW CAN THIS WAY OF EATING HELP WITH THAT? “Give yourself grace and meet yourself where you are.” “Be gentle with yourself and make small changes.” Other ways to satisfy the “crunch” craving  30:06- UNDEREATING AND THE IMPACT ON HORMONES “Focus on the quality of your foods. 32:06- GO TO DINNER MEAL IDEAS & FEELING FULL THROUGHOUT YOUR DAY 36:11- GREAT SNACK IDEAS WHILE GOING LOW CARB 39:38- FAVORITE RESOURCES ON THIS TOPIC  41:37- FINAL THOUGHTS & WHERE TO CONNECT WITH BRANDY ---- 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/   What You Need To Know Before You Decide On IVF - https://www.fabfertile.com/blog/what-you-need-to-know-before-you-decide-on-ivf/   Top Tips To Lose Weight During The Fertility Journey - https://getpregnant.libsyn.com/website/top-tips-to-lose-weight-during-the-fertility-journey

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.

Justine Altman joins Sarah Clark as we’re digging into what your blood chemistry results mean for your fertility. You may have been told that your blood work is "normal". Or you may have been told that some markers are out of balance. Sometimes medication can be given to bring these markers into balance, but typically there is no strategy to address WHY there is an imbalance in the first place. This can lead to frustration and confusion. You may even feel like IVF is your only hope. However, moving ahead to IVF without addressing these critical healing opportunities can lead to failed cycles, canceled cycles due to poor response, and an increased risk of miscarriage. As part of our Fab Fertile Method, we include a blood chemistry review. This review is to educate, not to diagnose, and helps us develop a targeted ACTION plan so that you can improve your chances of pregnancy success with your own eggs. Justine is part of my team here at Fab Fertile. She is an integral part of our Couples Coaching program - which uses functional lab testing, diet, and lifestyle changes to dramatically improve conception. If you are struggling with infertility...your body is desperately trying to tell you something...focusing on your health will either help you get pregnant naturally or if you do need to go to the fertility clinic it will improve your chances of success. In this episode you'll learn: 1) The difference between conventional and functional reference ranges and why this matters as you are preparing for pregnancy success. 2) We take you through the blood chemistry review and highlight themes we see with the couples we work with so that you can improve your preconception health. (i.e. glucose, potassium, vitamin D, thyroid, magnesium, B12, and more). 3) How inflammation impacts low AMH, high FSH, premature ovarian insufficiency, and diminished ovarian reserve (i.e. High Sensitivity C-Reactive Protein) 4) MTHFR and how to know if folic acid or methylfolate is right for you ---- 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.