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. --- TIMESTAMPS: 03:46- TODAY’S QUESTION: WHAT ARE NATURAL KILLER CELLS AND HOW DO THEY IMPACT FERTILITY? We see this a lot, sometimes people are prescribed medication and there are diet lifestyle changes we can make that will help 04:15- DR. TABATHA BARBER’S INITIAL RESPONSE Natural killer cells are part of our innate immune system What research is showing with our immune system and infertility There needs to be a balance in our body First-trimester miscarriage, vaccines, and viruses “I don’t want women to think that this is any standard of care that we check in case cells and have a specific treatment protocol- we just aren’t there yet.” 08:50- AIP DIET- WILL THIS HELP? WHAT ABOUT LIFESTYLE & DIET CHANGES? What studies are showing and ways we can help our fertility “Focus on getting rid of the extra weight, decreasing your inflammation and supporting your innate immune system.” --- Sponsored by Fab Fertile Store. Ensure your preconception supplements are free from dyes, filler, and top allergens. Check out our basic recommendations that are essential for preconception health. Visit https://www.fabfertilestore.com/ --- 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/

Justine Altman joins us today as we're digging into our top tips to lose weight during the fertility journey. Losing weight is easier said than done. And like most people you’ve probably tried A LOT of things to lose weight. You may even have been told that weight loss is necessary in order for you to conceive or be accepted for IVF. And while restricting calories and moving more may work for some for others this is not the right path forward. We may even blame ourselves when nothing works and feel frustrated. A positive side effect (among many more) of our Fab Fertile Method is weight loss. The weight seems to come off easily and effortlessly. Couples share with all the time that they are surprised by the weight loss. Let’s see how a functional approach can undercover missed healing opportunities so that you can lose weight and improve your chances of pregnancy success. 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 today's episode you'll learn: 1) Why measuring body mass index (BMI) is all wrong and what to look for instead. 2) Which diet is the right when you want to lose weight 3) The impact of biochemistry on weight loss (hint its not about willpower) 4) How sleep impacts weight and how to optimize your sleep 5) Why tracking this can help to give you a starting point to make lasting change ---- TIMESTAMPS: 05:56- INTRO TO TODAY'S EPISODE AND JUSTINE'S BIO 06:47- STATS AND HOW IT IS RELATED TO INFERTILITY Hormonal imbalances, increased risk of birth defects, etc Today we want to give you hope! “It’s not just about the weight itself, it’s about what the weight is representing.” Understanding there may be more to weight gain than what you are eating. 10:22- BMI- THE FLAWS AND WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW What is BMI? Why it doesn’t measure everything that is important 11:40- WHEN YOU HAVE TRIED EVERYTHING- THIS IS WHERE WE START “Our weight has less to do with how much we are eating and more to do with what we are eating.” Inflammation, food sensitivities, and how this affects your body  Not counting calories, counting chemicals! 13:20- FOOD SENSITIVITIES & BLOATING Bloating making you look bigger than you are (what this is telling you about your gut!) Food habits, and looking to it for comfort The spiritual implications of “holding in our gut”, dealing with feelings that your weight is “your fault” “Eat less and exercise more isn’t the full formula.” 18:40- GUT HEALTH AND WEIGHT LOSS “Our body doesn’t want to lose weight if we are holding on to toxins.” What happens when your body doesn’t feel SAFE to lose weight? 21:02- THYROID & AND WEIGHT LOSS Thyroid masters our metabolism- we don’t want a slow OR a fast one! Why the thyroid gets weak, and how that affects our weight. 24:00- BIRTH CONTROL PILL AND WEIGHT GAIN “Freshman Fifteen” or the pill? What is happening in our body? 26:40- HEAVY METALS AND OTHER TOXINS They are stored in your fat cells! Our skin is our largest detox organ How heavy metals affect our thyroid 29:35- SLEEP HYGIENE, WEIGHT LOSS, & FERTILITY How sleep affects blood sugar, makes us more hungry, and craving sweets and carbs “What we can tell you is there is hope.” Magnesium, diet changes, and other tips for improving sleep “If you can’t sleep it impacts your entire life.” 39:40- UNDEREATING, FASTING, AND WEIGHT GAIN Everyone responds to undereating and fasting differently Some people can eat more and lose weight 37:00- STRESS AND WEIGHT GAIN What studies are showing and how our bodies respond to stress Why our bodies “hang on” to weight during stress Emotions and weight loss, understanding your patterns “It’s not always about willpower.” An important question to ask BEFORE you “go for a snack” 44:00- TRACKING CALORIES (DOES IT MATTER?) Why this is often not even a topic we address When should we start tracking? Using food journals to “tune into how food makes you feel” 47:44- FINAL THOUGHTS ON WEIGHT LOSS & FERTILITY ---- Book your Free Supercharge Your Fertility Discovery Call HERE --- 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/   Why Assembling A Team Of Fertility Expert Fast Tracks Success - http://getpregnant.libsyn.com/website/why-assembling-a-team-of-fertility-experts-fast-tracks-pregnancy-success   Why Addressing These Factors Matter If You Have POI/POF - http://getpregnant.libsyn.com/website/why-addressing-these-factors-matters-if-have-poipof

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. --- Book your Free Supercharge Your Fertility Discovery Call HERE --- Sponsored by Fab Fertile Store. Ensure your preconception supplements are free from dyes, filler, and top allergens. Check out our basic recommendations that are essential for preconception health. Visit https://www.fabfertilestore.com/ --- 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/

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. --- Book your Free Supercharge Your Fertility Discovery Call HERE --- Sponsored by Fab Fertile Store. Ensure your preconception supplements are free from dyes, filler, and top allergens. Check out our basic recommendations that are essential for preconception health. Visit https://www.fabfertilestore.com/ --- 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/

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. --- Book your Free Supercharge Your Fertility Discovery Call HERE --- Sponsored by Fab Fertile Store. Ensure your preconception supplements are free from dyes, filler, and top allergens. Check out our basic recommendations that are essential for preconception health. Visit https://www.fabfertilestore.com/ --- 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/

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. --- Book your Free Supercharge Your Fertility Discovery Call HERE --- Sponsored by Fab Fertile Store. Ensure your preconception supplements are free from dyes, filler, and top allergens. Check out our basic recommendations that are essential for preconception health. Visit https://www.fabfertilestore.com/ --- 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/

Dr. Tracy Gapin joins us today as we're digging into how to optimize male fertility so that you can get pregnant naturally. Although we specialize with low AMH, high FSH, premature ovarian failure, and diminished ovarian reserve many times we also support male factor fertility issues too. After all fertility rates are 50% men and 50% women. The Fab Fertile Method takes a personalized comprehensive science-based approach to improve both male and female fertility with our test don’t guess methodology. Because it can be frustrating when you’re told that everything looks normal or there is nothing that can be done and IVF is your only option when no one has addressed the missed healing opportunities. Whether it’s low sperm count, motility issues or DNA fragmentation, or more there are specific strategies to improve male fertility so that you can increase pregnancy success. Today on the podcast I’m excited to welcome back Dr. Tracy Gapin MD, FACS. Dr. Gapin is a board-certified urologist, world-renowned men’s health & performance expert, best-selling author, and professional speaker. In this episode you’ll learn: 1) How accurate are semen tests. How often to retest semen. Best practices to ensure there is a good sample. 2) How do infections impact semen quality 3) How medications impact semen and what to look out for so that you don’t can minimize side effects 4) The final word on alcohol and semen health 5) How genetic testing can help personalize a plan for enhanced fertility 6) How to protect male fertility from environmental toxins ---- TIMESTAMPS: 05:24- INTRO TO TODAY'S EPISODE AND DR. TRACY GAPIN’S BIO 06:48-HOW ACCURATE ARE SEMEN TESTS? Home tests vs. tests done in the office 08:00- BEST PRACTICES TO GET A GOOD SPERM SAMPLE Pre-conception epigenetics Abstaining before, transferring semen, etc 09:41-  HOW LONG BEFORE RE-TESTING? 10:30-  HOW INFECTIONS IMPACT SEMEN 11:37-  HOW DO MEDICATIONS IMPACT SPERM? WHAT LIFESTYLE CHANGES SHOULD WE MAKE? Case study and how we can make improvements with lifestyle changes “Sleep and stress are not really talked about in men's health but have a dramatic effect on fertility.” Good sleep hygiene practices (and why it matters for fertility) Paying attention to stress and stressors (and how to how to handle them) “Proper breathing can have a dramatic impact on sperm function”  Mindfulness, medication, and doing things you enjoy “Everyone really needs to live with intention and create time for things that they enjoy.” 19:47- HYPERTENSION AND HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE What happens to the body when you are not taking care of it 22:27- GENOMIC TESTING Understanding our genetics and how we should uniquely approach our health Genetics related to nutrition, sleep, our bodies ability to handle toxins, etc How understanding your unique makeup can help you follow through on your health program 28:15- IS FASTING OKAY FOR MALE FERTILITY? Why “fasting windows” are important and the difference for fasting for health versus “dieting” Paying attention to your body and breaking your fast when you need to Testosterone production 33:53- ALCOHOL AND SEMEN QUALITY Why heart rate variability matters and how alcohol and other substances affect it How to use wearable devices to learn what your body is doing What happens if you feel like you “need” a drink? Willpower vs. biochemistry  A simple tool to use to drink less 40:30- TOP HACKS FOR PROTECTING SPERM AGAINST TOXINS What water you should be drinking and the water bottles you should be using 43:25- ANY SEXUAL POSITIONS RECOMMENDED? Why timing is critical, and the conflicting information about positions Abstaining if there are issues with the sperm and temperature checks 45:30- CLOMID AND OTHER FERTILITY MEDICATIONS Why lifestyle changes are still important 48:40- DR. TRACY GAPIN’S RESOURCE RECOMMENDATIONS 50:57- ACCESS DR. TRACY GAPIN’S FREE CHAPTER OF BOOK 51:33- FINAL THOUGHTS “It’s a systems-based approach. You need to focus on every piece of it.” ---- Book your Free Supercharge Your Fertility Discovery Call HERE --- Sponsored by Fab Fertile Store. Ensure your preconception supplements are free from dyes, filler, and top allergens. Check out our basic recommendations that are essential for preconception health. Visit https://www.fabfertilestore.com/ --- 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/   Why Assembling A Team Of Fertility Expert Fast Tracks Success - http://getpregnant.libsyn.com/website/why-assembling-a-team-of-fertility-experts-fast-tracks-pregnancy-success   Why Addressing These Factors Matter If You Have POI/POF - http://getpregnant.libsyn.com/website/why-addressing-these-factors-matters-if-have-poipof

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.

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. What if your partner is not looking to make changes? “Lead by example.”

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.