Get Pregnant Naturally

Today we are digging into the biggest mistakes we see on the fertility journey. As 2020 is drawing to a close you may be wondering what you can do in 2021 to optimize your chances of a successful pregnancy. You’ve probably tried A LOT of different things to improve your fertility. If you’re anything like me in times of stress or uncertainty – you put on your research hat. Hello Dr. Google! I speak to women who tell me they spend hours each day researching, but they end of feeling drained and overwhelmed – and with no clear plan forward. What if there were steps you could take right now to optimize your chances of pregnancy success? Let’s dig into the biggest mistakes we see while you are TTC so that you can avoid them and take targeted ACTION to prepare your body for a baby. This episode is for you: 1) You’ve tried everything and nothing has worked 2) Not sure what to do for 2021 to optimize your fertility 3) You feel like IVF may be your next step but you really want to get pregnant naturally In this episode you'll learn: 1) Why generalized recommendations can actually hold you back from pregnancy success. How to know which fertility diet, fertility superfoods, fertility fads, fertility teas are right for you. 2) How to know which tests to invest in when you are TTC. What mistakes we regularly see with testing and how to avoid costly mistakes. 3) Why going to IVF too early can lead to heartbreak and how to optimize your chances of a successful IVF. 4) How to build a team around you and why going it alone may keep you stuck. 5) The mistakes we see when you hire someone who is not a fertility expert and how to optimize your chances of a successful pregnancy by having an expert to troubleshoot and problem solve so that you don’t waste time.   --- TIMESTAMPS: 05:52- INTRO TO TODAY'S EPISODE 06:30- MISTAKE: GENERALIZED RECOMMENDATIONS Are generalized recommendations/diets RIGHT for you? Should we ALL be taking supplements? Are you taking the RIGHT ones? Which brand of supplements works? Can I order them on Amazon? Fertility teas and essential oils: why we don't start there Fertility myths (should you eat fries after a transfer?) 12:34- MISTAKE: USING OUTDATED TESTS Elimination diet used with food sensitivity tests When you get false results because of stress Why we use the Dutch test Not using a stool test (and missing a healing opportunity) "Minerals are the spark plugs of the body." Missing the role of chronic stress (and not addressing it) 18:30- MISTAKE: GOING TO IVF TOO EARLY IVF is prescribed too early. There are no negative side effects of working on your health. WHY a targeted approach is crucial Going to the fertility clinic is not getting to the root cause. Developing a "healing round table" Acknowledging the stress of failed cycles 25:50- MISTAKE: DOING THIS BY YOURSELF Doing this by yourself is wasting time. Having a coach who has BEEN through infertility (they understand!) How do we release control? Know in your heart it will work? The mental/spiritual side is just as important as the physical. Restoring intimacy with your partner 31:52- MISTAKE: NOT WORKING WITH A FERTILITY EXPERT Working with a local practitioner vs. a fertility expert Negatively hypnotizing yourself Getting stuck thinking our body is broken Why focusing on JUST the test is not enough 36:56- THE FAB FERTILE METHOD The testing we include as well as coaching Who we typically work with and what to expect How to book a free call   --- Book your Free Supercharge Your Fertility Discovery Call here: https://intakeq.com/booking/cZ7XW6 ---   Text For US residents text FERTILE to 55444 to access your free fertility yoga video. Message & data rates may apply. Terms & Privacy: https://txtf.co/consumer-terms. For non-US residents go to www.yogafreebie.com to access your free fertility yoga video. In this 20-minute intro video, we focus on a calming and peaceful practice to connect back to our hearts. These simple yoga poses can help quiet negative thoughts and make you feel more in control. --- 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/fabfertile/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sesacoaching/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/fabfertile Linkedin:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarahclarkfertilitycoach/   ---   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/     Other ways to support:   Apple podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/get-pregnant-naturally/id1329414094   Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/36NoCIuODqlo3bQcVDOO02   Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/sarah-clark/get-pregnant-naturally   Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC97zsClWDEbgmECB6uLUuiA   Player FM: https://player.fm/series/get-pregnant-naturally   Listen Notes: https://www.listennotes.com/podcasts/get-pregnant-naturally-sarah-clark-82DYJtZnFAa/   Podbean: https://www.podbean.com/podcast-detail/usiv9-629c6/Get-Pregnant-Naturally-Podcast   iHeart Radio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/256-get-pregnant-naturally-30947830/   LEAVE APPLE PODCAST REVIEW: http://bit.ly/getpregnantreview   SHARE:  Spread the word! Tell someone else about the show!  Together we are strong.      Related episodes: Functional Medicine 101:  https://fabfertile.com/blog/functional-medicine-101-and-your-fertility/   Contemplating IVF You Need To Listen To This First: https://fabfertile.com/blog/contemplating-ivf-you-need-to-listen-to-this-first/   How To Identify Stressors That Impact Fertility: https://fabfertile.com/blog/how-to-identify-the-stressors-that-impact-your-fertility/

Justine Altman joins us today as we’re digging into why blood sugar matters if you are TTC. If you were anything like me when I missed a meal or didn’t eat on my schedule I got “hangry”. Yep, hangry is a real thing – it was recently added to the Oxford dictionary and is defined as “bad-tempered or irritable as a result of hunger.” For me, it was not pretty! I literally had to eat immediately or I became nauseous, irritable, and shaky – and my husband knew to get out of my way! Now that I’ve balanced my blood sugar – I don’t suffer from this roller coaster of blood sugar spikes anymore and my moods are more stable. Whew! We see this regularly with our clients. Whether it's getting hangry, waking up in the middle of the night (this could be a clue that your blood sugar has dropped) or dealing with chronic stress (stress impact blood sugar) and more – balancing our blood sugar is KEY in order to optimize your body for a baby. Today I'm welcoming Justine Altman back to the podcast. 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. Justine is a Functional Diagnostic Nutrition Practitioner. She was diagnosed with POCS and struggled with infertility but after taking a functional approach was able to have both her children naturally.   In this episode you'll learn: 1) What is insulin resistance and why does it matter if we are trying to conceive. 2) How to test blood sugar and how often to test (simple strategies to help). 3) What it means for our fertility when we get hangry. 4) How stress and sleep are impacted/impact blood sugar 5) What high and low blood sugar means for fertility and health 6) How to balance blood sugar and what is the best diet to regulate our blood sugar.   TIMESTAMPS: 06:23- JUSTINE'S BIO 07:12- INTRO TO TODAY'S TOPIC 07:53- WHY IS IT IMPORTANT TO LOOK AT OUR BLOOD SUGAR WHEN WE ARE TRYING TO CONCEIVE? Why looking at stress on the body is important and how blood sugar has a major role in this Is there a difference between men or women and their blood sugar issues? 10:45- WHAT EXACTLY IS INSOLENCE RESISTANCE? The blood is the delivery system for the body How the body converts protein and fat to sugar What foods spike blood sugar and why How stress effects insolence and what happens when we have insolence resistance What being "hangry" means about your blood sugar 17:00- GESTATIONAL DIABETES Making sure we manage stress (and why it's important to infertility) Why genetics matter BUT why we have more power than we think. "Genetics loads the gun but our behaviors pull the trigger." "You can be predisposed to diabetes but you still have control over how it affects you." 20:23- HOW DO WE TEST BLOOD SUGAR? The most common tests and what they do Testing routines that will give you valuable information When to test and what we can learn about our meals Making adjustments and refinements for what our body can tolerate What ideal levels we would be looking for when testing "If you have issues it is fixable." 27:30 FUNCTIONAL LEVELS VS. CONVENTIONAL LEVELS Why in functional medicine we consider what is HEALTHY and optimal How big the gap is between western medicine and functional testing (and why it matters for your fertility) Why our body is telling us a story and why we need to listen "Know the numbers, know the data" The importance of both the left and right side of the brain when you are trying to get pregnant. 35:05- COMPLICATIONS & SYMPTOMS OF HIGH OR LOW BLOOD SUGAR LEVELS 36:30- WHAT IS BEING "HANGRY" TRYING TO TELL US? "We have to think of our bodies as primitive objects." 38:13- HOW STRESS AFFECTS OUR BLOOD SUGAR The blood sugar rollercoaster and how it puts stress on the body When the body is in stress it does not want to make a baby 40:50- HOW IRREGULAR SLEEP CAN IMPACT BLOOD SUGAR The liver's role in blood sugar How exposure to light can have an effect on your blood sugar "The name of the game is we want to eliminate stress if we want to have a baby."  43:20- WHAT WE CAN DO TO BALANCE OUR BLOOD SUGAR Focusing on our diet (and tips on what to eat and what not to eat) "Keeping carbs low is the most important thing." A glucose meter (where we can buy one and how to use it) Recap of recommendations   --- Book your Free Supercharge Your Fertility Discovery Call here: https://intakeq.com/booking/cZ7XW6 --- Got questions?  Join the Fab Fertile Support Group for motivation, support, and education so that you can prepare for pregnancy success. ---   Text For US residents text FERTILE to 55444 to access your free fertility yoga video. Message & data rates may apply. Terms & Privacy: https://txtf.co/consumer-terms. For non-US residents go to www.yogafreebie.com to access your free fertility yoga video. In this 20-minute intro video, we focus on a calming and peaceful practice to connect back to our hearts. These simple yoga poses can help quiet negative thoughts and make you feel more in control. --- 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.   --- 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/fabfertile/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sesacoaching/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/fabfertile Linkedin:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarahclarkfertilitycoach/   ---   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/     Other ways to support:   Apple podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/get-pregnant-naturally/id1329414094   Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/36NoCIuODqlo3bQcVDOO02   Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/sarah-clark/get-pregnant-naturally   Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC97zsClWDEbgmECB6uLUuiA   Player FM: https://player.fm/series/get-pregnant-naturally   Listen Notes: https://www.listennotes.com/podcasts/get-pregnant-naturally-sarah-clark-82DYJtZnFAa/   Podbean: https://www.podbean.com/podcast-detail/usiv9-629c6/Get-Pregnant-Naturally-Podcast   iHeart Radio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/256-get-pregnant-naturally-30947830/   LEAVE APPLE PODCAST REVIEW: http://bit.ly/getpregnantreview   SHARE:  Spread the word! Tell someone else about the show!  Together we are strong.      Related episodes:   Functional Medicine 101:  https://fabfertile.com/blog/functional-medicine-101-and-your-fertility/   How to Optimize Sleep To Improve Fertility:  https://fabfertile.com/blog/how-to-optimize-sleep-to-improve-your-fertility/   How To Identify The Stressors That Impact Fertility:  https://fabfertile.com/blog/how-to-identify-the-stressors-that-impact-your-fertility/

Justine Altman joins us this week as we're digging into how the different types of stressors impact fertility. I know you are here right now because you want to have your baby. You may be feeling heartbroken, frustrated, angry, and sad. You’ve probably tried “all the things” read the books/blogs, listened to podcasts, and implemented strategies – but nothing has worked. And although it may feel like your next logical step is IVF. I’m here to tell you that it’s not your fault. Conventional medicine doesn’t seek to address the root cause of infertility. We get an infertility diagnosis and then are told that we need an expensive/invasive procedure to push our body to procreate. IVF takes an average of 3 cycles and a cost of $ 60,000 for a successful pregnancy. What I know for sure is that focusing on your health BEFORE you commit to IVF is NEVER a bad decision. You’ll either get pregnant naturally or improve the success of IVF. Your body is desperately trying to tell you something – let’s figure out what healing opportunities have been missed so that you can 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. Justine is a Functional Diagnostic Nutrition Practitioner. She was diagnosed with POCS and struggled with infertility but after taking a functional approach was able to have both her children naturally. In this episode you'll learn: 1) The top stressors that impact fertility and what you can do to minimize your risk 2) How to address the stressors so that you can prepare for a successful pregnancy 3) Clues to look out for so that you can take simple steps to optimize your fertility --- TIMESTAMPS: 06:36- INTRO TO TODAY'S TOPIC 07:20- JUSTINE'S BIO 08:13- STRUCTURAL STRESS "If you are constantly in pain, that is a nod to stress." The impact of long-term pain Should you have a chiropractor? 12:01- ENVIRONMENTAL STRESS Switching out your personal care without being overwhelmed Looking at the water you are drinking and opting into organic food Filtering your air and using plants Paying attention to blue light and EMFs 15:55- MENTAL AND EMOTIONAL STRESSORS The impact of these stressors and getting support Paying attention to your triggers and getting your emotions off your chest Addressing past traumas and setting boundaries "Self-care is looking out for yourself first." 18:49- PHYSIOLOGICAL STRESSORS What may be normal in Western medicine is not normal from a functional approach "We have to reduce stress from every angle in order to improve it." The impact of medications Look at why your body is struggling and where the weak link is 24:47- SUCCESS STORY FOR FABFERTILE METHOD 26:50- WHAT TO DO IF YOU ARE PLANNING ON HAVING YOUR BABY IN 2021 "Coaching is what makes our program different." "There is always something to optimize." "Looking at the whole body, not just the diagnosis is key."   --- Book your Free Supercharge Your Fertility Discovery Call here: https://intakeq.com/booking/cZ7XW6 ---   Text For US residents text FERTILE to 55444 to access your free fertility yoga video. Message & data rates may apply. Terms & Privacy: https://txtf.co/consumer-terms. For the non-US residents go to www.yogafreebie.com to access your free fertility yoga video. In this 20-minute intro video, we focus on a calming and peaceful practice to connect back to our hearts. These simple yoga poses can help quiet negative thoughts and make you feel more in control. --- 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/fabfertile/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sesacoaching/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/fabfertile Linkedin:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarahclarkfertilitycoach/   ---   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/     Other ways to support:   Apple podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/get-pregnant-naturally/id1329414094   Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/36NoCIuODqlo3bQcVDOO02   Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/sarah-clark/get-pregnant-naturally   Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC97zsClWDEbgmECB6uLUuiA   Player FM: https://player.fm/series/get-pregnant-naturally   Listen Notes: https://www.listennotes.com/podcasts/get-pregnant-naturally-sarah-clark-82DYJtZnFAa/   Podbean: https://www.podbean.com/podcast-detail/usiv9-629c6/Get-Pregnant-Naturally-Podcast   iHeart Radio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/256-get-pregnant-naturally-30947830/   LEAVE APPLE PODCAST REVIEW: http://bit.ly/getpregnantreview   SHARE:  Spread the word! Tell someone else about the show!  Together we are strong.      Related episodes:   Functional Medicine 101:  https://fabfertile.com/blog/functional-medicine-101-and-your-fertility/   How To Optimize Your Fertility By Including Your Partner:  https://fabfertile.com/blog/how-to-optimize-your-fertility-by-including-your-partner/   Three Reasons Your IVF Might Have Failed:  https://fabfertile.com/blog/3-reasons-why-your-ivf-might-have-failed/

Justine Altman joins us today as we’re digging into why sleep matters if you are TTC. It's day #2 of our fertility series. Be sure to check out yesterday's episode on diet so that you know which diet is right for you. We work with our clients for months on sleep. It is the cornerstone of good health and crucial to optimize fertility. If your sleep is poor this is a HUGE clue to dig deeper. So if your sleep is not optimal it’s time to prioritize sleep so that you can balance your hormones and restore your fertility. 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. Justine is a Functional Diagnostic Nutrition Practitioner. She was diagnosed with POCS and struggled with infertility but after taking a functional approach was able to have both her children naturally.   In this episode you'll learn: 1) Why sleep matters for fertility. When is the best time to go to bed? 2) What to do if you or your partner snores. 3) Steps to take tonight to prepare for a good sleep. 4) We discuss supplements such as melatonin and if they are helpful or harmful. 5) What it could mean if you can't fall asleep at night. --- TIMESTAMPS: 06:06- INTRO TO TODAY'S TOPIC 06:50- JUSTINE'S BIO 07:25- WHY DOES SLEEP MATTER FOR FERTILITY? Sleep cycles and what happens when you are waking up at certain times at night How our hormones are affected by disrupted sleep patterns 10:19- THE IMPORTANCE OF SLEEP BEFORE MIDNIGHT But what if you are a night owl? Do grownups need a bedtime? 12:17- WHAT SHOULD YOU DO IF YOU ARE SNORING? 13:18- OTHER NIGHTTIME ROUTINE RECOMMENDATIONS Why the furniture in your room matters Eliminating electronics and blue light "Any amount of light tells our melatonin to go down" Reducing caffeine 17:08- WHAT ABOUT MELETONIE SUPPLEMENTS? "Remove anything that is stimulating before bed." "If you get better sleep, you are healthier, and a healthier person has better chances with IVF, period." "Supplements are no good if you do not have a healthy diet." Other natural options for improving sleep. Getting to the root of WHY you are not sleeping 21:30- ACTIVE GUT BUGS AND WHY WE SHOULD TEST FOR THEM How our body's stress can be elevated at night because of gut bugs 23:55- SUCCESS STORY FOR FABFERTILE METHOD 25:46- WHAT TO DO IF YOU ARE PLANNING ON HAVING YOUR BABY IN 2021 "If you have issues with your sleep, that is a clue."   --- Book your Free Supercharge Your Fertility Discovery Call here: https://intakeq.com/booking/cZ7XW6 ---   Text For US residents text FERTILE to 55444 to access your free fertility yoga video. Message & data rates may apply. Terms & Privacy: https://txtf.co/consumer-terms. For the non-US residents go to www.yogafreebie.com to access your free fertility yoga video. In this 20-minute intro video, we focus on a calming and peaceful practice to connect back to our hearts. These simple yoga poses can help quiet negative thoughts and make you feel more in control. --- 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/fabfertile/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sesacoaching/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/fabfertile Linkedin:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarahclarkfertilitycoach/   ---   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/     Other ways to support:   Apple podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/get-pregnant-naturally/id1329414094   Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/36NoCIuODqlo3bQcVDOO02   Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/sarah-clark/get-pregnant-naturally   Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC97zsClWDEbgmECB6uLUuiA   Player FM: https://player.fm/series/get-pregnant-naturally   Listen Notes: https://www.listennotes.com/podcasts/get-pregnant-naturally-sarah-clark-82DYJtZnFAa/   Podbean: https://www.podbean.com/podcast-detail/usiv9-629c6/Get-Pregnant-Naturally-Podcast   iHeart Radio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/256-get-pregnant-naturally-30947830/   LEAVE APPLE PODCAST REVIEW: http://bit.ly/getpregnantreview   SHARE:  Spread the word! Tell someone else about the show!  Together we are strong.      Related episodes:   Functional Medicine 101:  https://fabfertile.com/blog/functional-medicine-101-and-your-fertility/   How To Optimize Your Fertility By Including Your Partner:  https://fabfertile.com/blog/how-to-optimize-your-fertility-by-including-your-partner/   Three Reasons Your IVF Might Have Failed:  https://fabfertile.com/blog/3-reasons-why-your-ivf-might-have-failed/

Justine Altman joins us today as we’re digging into how diet impacts fertility. It's day #1 of our fertility series. Over the next 3 days, you'll be receiving actionable steps that you can implement right now so that you can prepare your body for a baby. Diet is one of our favorite topics and it is so impactful for fertility. So many are eating generalized diets that may even harm our fertility. Or we’re completely overwhelmed with the diet recommendations that we don’t even know which diet is right for us. This episode is for you if you are ready to finally figure out what you should eat to optimize your fertility. 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. Justine is a Functional Diagnostic Nutrition Practitioner. She was diagnosed with POCS and struggled with infertility but after taking a functional approach was able to have both her children naturally. In this episode you'll learn: 1) How to focus on nutrient-dense foods. We discuss a typical dinner. Plus how much water is the right amount? 2) Which foods may be harmful to our fertility. How to figure out which foods we need to avoid. 3) Why fat is not the enemy and how to ensure you are consuming enough protein. 4) Themes we see with low AMH, POI/POF, DOR with regards to diet and how to optimize your chances of conceiving naturally --- TIMESTAMPS:   06:33- WHY ARE WE TALKING ABOUT DIET?  07:00- JUSTINE'S BIO 08:07- THE IMPORTANCE OF DRINKING WATER Drinking enough water: How much should we have? The importance of your water being filtered 09:25 THE IMPORTANCE OF NUTRIENT DENCE FOODS The harm of "nutrient-weak" foods Deciding where your calories are coming from "Eating nutrient-dense doesn't have to be fancy" Example of a meal you can eat 13:50- THE ELIMINATION DIET & REDUCING INFLAMMATION "If your body is trying to survive it is not going to procreate" The importance of your partner making these changes as well Why the food you don't want to let go of might be the one you are intolerant to Inflammatory foods psychological hold on us The importance of having support and being coached through this process 20:20: THE POWER OF GOING "GRAIN-FREE" "Almost all grain cause some level of inflammation" How grains have changed throughout history and how our bodies are not designed to break them down  22:55- THE IMPORTANCE OF HEALTHY FATS AND PROTEINS The ratios we need for fats and proteins in our diets "Fats are the building blocks for hormones." The individualization of each person's ideal diet 26:55- OUR OVERCONSUMPTIOON OF GLUTEN What happens if you are sensitive to gluten and over consuming it What to do if you see signs you have a sensitivity to foods 29:30- SUCCESS STORY FOR FABFERTILE METHOD 33:30: WHAT TO DO IF YOU ARE PLANNING ON HAVING YOUR BABY IN 2021   --- Book your Free Supercharge Your Fertility Discovery Call here: https://intakeq.com/booking/cZ7XW6 --- Got questions?  Join the Fab Fertile Support Group for motivation, support, and education so that you can prepare for pregnancy success. ---   Text For US residents text FERTILE to 55444 to access your free fertility yoga video. Message & data rates may apply. Terms & Privacy: https://txtf.co/consumer-terms. For the non-US residents go to www.yogafreebie.com to access your free fertility yoga video. In this 20-minute intro video, we focus on a calming and peaceful practice to connect back to our hearts. These simple yoga poses can help quiet negative thoughts and make you feel more in control. --- 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.   --- 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/fabfertile/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sesacoaching/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/fabfertile Linkedin:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarahclarkfertilitycoach/   ---   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/     Other ways to support:   Apple podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/get-pregnant-naturally/id1329414094   Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/36NoCIuODqlo3bQcVDOO02   Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/sarah-clark/get-pregnant-naturally   Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC97zsClWDEbgmECB6uLUuiA   Player FM: https://player.fm/series/get-pregnant-naturally   Listen Notes: https://www.listennotes.com/podcasts/get-pregnant-naturally-sarah-clark-82DYJtZnFAa/   Podbean: https://www.podbean.com/podcast-detail/usiv9-629c6/Get-Pregnant-Naturally-Podcast   iHeart Radio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/256-get-pregnant-naturally-30947830/   LEAVE APPLE PODCAST REVIEW: http://bit.ly/getpregnantreview   SHARE:  Spread the word! Tell someone else about the show!  Together we are strong.      Related episodes:   Functional Medicine 101:  https://fabfertile.com/blog/functional-medicine-101-and-your-fertility/   How To Optimize Your Fertility By Including Your Partner:  https://fabfertile.com/blog/how-to-optimize-your-fertility-by-including-your-partner/   Three Reasons Your IVF Might Have Failed:  https://fabfertile.com/blog/3-reasons-why-your-ivf-might-have-failed/

Monika Friedman joins us this week as we’re digging into how to improve the chances of conception in your 40’s with low AMH/High FSH. If you are reading this right now you are ready to get pregnant and have your baby. If you were anything like me when I was going through infertility you are planning your next steps. But what if what you’ve been told about low Anti-Mullerian hormone (AMH) or follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) and age is wrong? Today we are debunking the top 3 myths about AMH/FSH and how to improve pregnancy success in our 40’s. I’m excited to welcome Monika Friedman to the podcast. Monika is part of my team here at Fab Fertile. She is one of our Fertility Coaches and 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. Monika is a Fertility Coach helping professional women increase their chances of getting pregnant with less anxiety and more joy along the way. She is a 4-time IVF warrior, a yoga teacher, and a working mom with an MBA and 15 years of corporate experience under her belt. In this episode you’ll learn: 1) What to do next if you have low AMH/high FSH in your 40’s 2) What do low AMH/high FSH really mean for your chances of conception? 3) We debunk the top 3 fertility myths around Low AMH and how to prepare for a successful pregnancy. --- TIMESTAMPS: 05:47- INTRO TO MONIKA FRIEDMAN & TODAY'S TOPIC 06:55- MONIKA'S FERTILITY JOURNEY  The emotional toll of infertility It is ok to question your doctor "We don't have to walk this journey alone."   09:30- WHAT DO WE DO WHEN WE GET A LOW AMH DIAGNOSIS? What we can do to improve our egg quality "Don't let your AMH define you."   Getting pregnant with low AMH The personal decision of going with donor eggs 17:12 THE THREE FERTILITY MYTHS AROUND LOW AMH Low AMH is an indicator of egg quality  If I can only increase my AMH it will lower FSH Your biological age equals your chronological age Improving your fertility through lifestyle "Trust the process and trust the universe" 25:55- DIET AND LIFESTYLE CHANGES FOR GENETICS "We can impact our cellular health" The power we have changing our lifestyle Personalization of YOUR plan Being patient and taking at least three months to focus on health "Take this lifestyle change as an opportunity to become friends with your body."   Why compassion was the biggest lesson she learned in her fertility journey "Be kind to yourself." 37:30- THOUGHTS ABOUT DHEA & THE IMPORTANCE OF TESTING 39:30- EXERCISE IF YOU ARE TRYING TO GET PREGNANT Avoiding high intensity and working out as if you were pregnant Exercise to help with your mood   42:45- ENVIRONMENTAL TOXINS "Start step by step. Baby steps will do it." You are not just preparing for egg health, you are preparing for pregnancy. "Progress not perfection." A drastic decrease in sperm count due to environmental toxins 46:47- MONIKA'S FAVORITE RESOURCES 48:38- MONIKA'S SUCCESS STORY "Work with your body." "There is so much more to this fertility game than just getting pregnant"   --- Download your Free Guide - 3 Researched Ways To Boost Your Fertility Today: https://www.monikafriedman.com/free-tools --- Book your Free Supercharge Your Fertility Discovery Call here: https://intakeq.com/booking/cZ7XW6 --- Got questions?  Join the Fab Fertile Support Group for motivation, support, and education so that you can prepare for pregnancy success. --- Text For US residents text FERTILE to 55444 to access your free fertility yoga video. Message & data rates may apply. Terms & Privacy: https://txtf.co/consumer-terms. For the non-US residents go to www.yogafreebie.com to access your free fertility yoga video. In this 20-minute intro video, we focus on a calming and peaceful practice to connect back to our hearts. These simple yoga poses can help quiet negative thoughts and make you feel more in control. --- 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.   --- 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/fabfertile/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sesacoaching/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/fabfertile Linkedin:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarahclarkfertilitycoach/   ---   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/     Other ways to support:   Apple podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/get-pregnant-naturally/id1329414094   Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/36NoCIuODqlo3bQcVDOO02   Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/sarah-clark/get-pregnant-naturally   Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC97zsClWDEbgmECB6uLUuiA   Player FM: https://player.fm/series/get-pregnant-naturally   Listen Notes: https://www.listennotes.com/podcasts/get-pregnant-naturally-sarah-clark-82DYJtZnFAa/   Podbean: https://www.podbean.com/podcast-detail/usiv9-629c6/Get-Pregnant-Naturally-Podcast   iHeart Radio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/256-get-pregnant-naturally-30947830/   LEAVE APPLE PODCAST REVIEW: http://bit.ly/getpregnantreview   SHARE:  Spread the word! Tell someone else about the show!  Together we are strong.      Related episodes:   Functional Medicine 101:  https://fabfertile.com/blog/functional-medicine-101-and-your-fertility/   How To Optimize Your Fertility By Including Your Partner:  https://fabfertile.com/blog/how-to-optimize-your-fertility-by-including-your-partner/   Why You Need To Know This If You Have POI/POF and Low AMH - https://fabfertile.com/blog/why-you-need-to-know-this-if-you-have-pof-poi-and-low-amh/

Dr. Ralph Esposito joins us today as we’re digging into improving sperm health. As you may know, we support couples that are struggling with low AMH, premature ovarian failure/insufficiency, or diminished ovarian reserve get pregnant naturally or improve their chances of success with IVF. Most couples we have worked with have experienced at least 1 failed round of IVF and it’s heartbreaking, expensive and many times IVF is not even needed. And before they embark on another expensive IVF cycle they want to optimize their chances of getting pregnant naturally and really focus on their preconception health. Our clients tell us all the time how “life-changing” our Fab Fertile Method is to help them finally take targeted action steps so they can have a successful pregnancy. But how can we optimize the health of the male partner? After all, it takes two to have a baby! What you may not know is that we also help with male factor infertility because our Fab Fertile Method works for both men and women. Many times we see couples that are both struggling with fertility issues. Today I’m excited to welcome Dr. Ralph Esposito to the podcast. He is a naturopathic physician, acupuncturist, and functional medicine practitioner specializing in integrative urology, men’s health, and hormonal health. He has trained at NYU Integrative and Functional Urology Center and also holds a position as an adjunct professor at New York University where he lectures on integrative medicine. In this episode you’ll learn: 1) The difference between sperm count, motility, and morphology. The optimum amount of sperm, plus the reason for the declining sperm count worldwide. 2) How oxidative stress impacts sperm health (i.e. tobacco, prescription drugs, selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI), and more). 3) Impact of autoimmune disease on sperm. Plus we talk about chronic infections and what this could mean for male factor infertility. 4) What low testosterone and low cholesterol really mean for sperm health. Low vitamin D and implications for sperm. 5) Specific diet and lifestyle recommendations to improve sperm health. --- TIMESTAMPS: 06:05- DR. RALPHESPOSITO'S BIO   07:12- HIS JOURNEY AND WHAT LEAD HIM TO THIS WORK 09:00- SPERM COUNT, MOTILITY AND MORPHOLOGY What are we looking for? What is optimal or normal? "Higher doesn't always mean better (sperm count)" 14:02- WHY HAS THERE BEEN A SIGNIFICANT DECREASE IN SPERM COUNT? The impact of environmental toxins, obesity, and insolence resistance "Your sperm is sensitive to oxidative damage" "Optimal is different than normal." 16:00- OXIDATIVE DAMAGE AND THE IMPACT ON SPERM Lead exposure and how our lifestyle is contributing to it 21:00-  WHAT IS VARICOCELE? Why the testicles need to stay cool and why that's important for fertility Why there should be a testicle examination when there is a complaint of infertility 25:00- PERSPRICTION DRUGS AND THEIR IMPACT ON INFERTILITY Stimulant drugs, prescriptions for epilepsy, depressants, etc. 28:00- HOW DOES AGE IMPACT SPERM? 29:45- UNDIAGNOSED AUTO-IMMUNE DISEASE AND IMPACT ON FERTILITY 31:33- INFECTIONS AND IMPACT ON MALE FERTILITY The role of prostate in infertility Low libido and it impacts on conceiving  34:22- LOW CHOLESTEROL AND SPERM HEALTH It's not about finding a drug to fix it but changing your lifestyle Low testosterone and estrogen  38:38- BODY FAT AND HOW THAT IMPACTS SPERM HEALTH Glucose monitoring 40:33- LOW VITAMIN D'S CORRELATION WITH SPERM HEALTH 43:00- WHAT IS HIS APPROACH TO ADDRESSING MALE FACTOR INFERTILITY? The importance of sleep-  "Sleep is necessary." Eliminating inflammatory foods Which acupuncture points does he focus on? "I eliminate most inflammatory foods from the diet"   48:25- DR. RALPHESPOSITO'S RECOMMENDATIONS 48:48- SUCCESS STORY   --- If you are struggling with painful sex, vaginal dryness, urnine leaks or simply want to deepen your passion and intimacy grab your FREE 7 day Trial of Julva here (seriously it is a game changer): https://drannacabeca.com/products/julva-trial-pack/?rfsn=5507956 ---   Text For US residents text FERTILE to 55444 to access your free fertility yoga video. Message & data rates may apply. Terms & Privacy: https://txtf.co/consumer-terms. For the non-US residents go to www.yogafreebie.com to access your free fertility yoga video. In this 20-minute intro video, we focus on a calming and peaceful practice to connect back to our hearts. These simple yoga poses can help quiet negative thoughts and make you feel more in control.   --- Book your Free Supercharge Your Fertility Discovery Call here: https://intakeq.com/booking/cZ7XW6 --- 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/fabfertile/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sesacoaching/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/fabfertile Linkedin:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarahclarkfertilitycoach/   ---   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/     Other ways to support:   Apple podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/get-pregnant-naturally/id1329414094   Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/36NoCIuODqlo3bQcVDOO02   Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/sarah-clark/get-pregnant-naturally   Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC97zsClWDEbgmECB6uLUuiA   Player FM: https://player.fm/series/get-pregnant-naturally   Listen Notes: https://www.listennotes.com/podcasts/get-pregnant-naturally-sarah-clark-82DYJtZnFAa/   Podbean: https://www.podbean.com/podcast-detail/usiv9-629c6/Get-Pregnant-Naturally-Podcast   iHeart Radio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/256-get-pregnant-naturally-30947830/   LEAVE APPLE PODCAST REVIEW: http://bit.ly/getpregnantreview   SHARE:  Spread the word! Tell someone else about the show!  Together we are strong.      Related episodes:   Functional Medicine 101:  https://fabfertile.com/blog/functional-medicine-101-and-your-fertility/   How To Optimize Your Fertility By Including Your Partner:  https://fabfertile.com/blog/how-to-optimize-your-fertility-by-including-your-partner/   How To Improve Male Factor Infertility:  https://fabfertile.com/blog/how-to-improve-male-factor-infertility/

Caitlin Townsend joins us today as we're digging into how to cook foods that are good for your fertility. Let’s face it changing our diet can be challenging. Our regular go-to snacks and food items may no longer match our new lifestyle. We may feel that eating healthy for our fertility means chopping all day in the kitchen – but it doesn’t have to be that way. Before you embark on a change – it’s important to establish your WHY. If you are here right now – it’s to prepare your body for a baby with your partner. Yep, we’re in this together. And does it suck giving up your favorite foods – yes it does (I’ve been there). But after eating the standard western diet for years and literally seeing my health crash, what I know for sure is what we place on our fork every day is critical for our health...especially our preconception health. So if you are looking for easy options that don’t have you spending all day in the kitchen, I’m excited to welcome Caitlin Townsend to the podcast. Caitlin is a Functional Nutritional Therapy Practitioner as well as a Chef trained at The Culinary Institute of America. This episode is for you if: - You are ready to start the elimination diet and/or the AIP (autoimmune protocol diet) but you have no idea what you’ll eat (hint it’s not about starvation) - You want to eat delicious food that doesn’t take hours to make (who doesn’t – and yes it’s possible). - You’re stuck in a rut and sick of making the same old “fertility-friendly” foods – that don’t satisfy your cravings. In this episode you’ll learn: 1) How to make eating the right foods for fertility actually taste good and satisfies your cravings. 2) How do we save time so that we don’t spend all day in the kitchen. 3) Easy options for the elimination diet (check out episode – How and Why To Do The Elimination Diet) and AIP diet. 4) Fast breakfast/lunch/dinner ideas and snack options that will keep you satiated. 5) Keeping your blood sugar stable is KEY for fertility our top foods to keep you from getting “hangry”. Grab your free download –Herbal Coffee recipe - http://bit.ly/nbcherbalcoffee   TIMESTAMPS:   6:05- INTRO TO CAITLIN AND TODAY'S TOPIC  6:47- CAITLIN'S FERTILITY JOURNEY 10:22- WHAT CAITLIN ATE LAST NIGHT AND HER "15 MINUTE" PRACTICE 12:00 HOW DO WE MAKE EATING HEALTHY TASTE GOOD? Why buying local and seasonally will make food taste better Adding herbs and spices (and her favorite combinations) 15:00-DEBUNKING THE MYTH THAT HEALTHY EATING TAKES LONGER Tips for saving time cooking healthy meals The difference between a crockpot and Instapot 18:09- MEAL IDEAS FOR FOOD ALLERGIES Breakfast ideas and rethinking what we are accustomed to Lunch & dinner ideas (with a fun Lamb recipe!) 26:45- CAST IRON 101- WHICH ONE SHOULD YOU HAVE? 28:20- WHAT YOU CAN EAT ON THE AIP DIET Break down different meal ideas on the AIP Roasted veggies 101 The importance of exploring and trying different things 38:15- HOW CAN WE MAKE OUR FAVORITE MEALS HEALTHY? Italian, Mexican, and American meal substitution ideas 43:40- HEALTHY SOUP AND STEW IDEAS 45:08- FAVORITE HEALTHY DESSERTS Chocolate substitutions  47:57- HEALTHY SNACK OPTIONS How to use chickpeas in cookies 50:00- WHAT TO DO WHEN YOU ARE HANGRY What we can do to keep ourselves from getting as hungry 51:10- CAITLIN'S RECOMMENDATIONS 52:36- CAITLIN'S SUCCESS STORY 54:00- CAITLIN'S COFFEE ALTERNATIVE RECIPE   --- If you are struggling with painful sex, vaginal dryness, urnine leaks or simply want to deepen your passion and intimacy grab your FREE 7 day Trial of Julva here (seriously it is a game changer): https://drannacabeca.com/products/julva-trial-pack/?rfsn=5507956 ---   Text For US residents text FERTILE to 55444 to access your free fertility yoga video. Message & data rates may apply. Terms & Privacy: https://txtf.co/consumer-terms. For the non-US residents go to www.yogafreebie.com to access your free fertility yoga video. In this 20-minute intro video, we focus on a calming and peaceful practice to connect back to our hearts. These simple yoga poses can help quiet negative thoughts and make you feel more in control.   --- Book your Free Supercharge Your Fertility Discovery Call here: https://intakeq.com/booking/cZ7XW6 --- 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/fabfertile/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sesacoaching/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/fabfertile Linkedin:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarahclarkfertilitycoach/   ---   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/     Other ways to support:   Apple podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/get-pregnant-naturally/id1329414094   Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/36NoCIuODqlo3bQcVDOO02   Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/sarah-clark/get-pregnant-naturally   Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC97zsClWDEbgmECB6uLUuiA   Player FM: https://player.fm/series/get-pregnant-naturally   Listen Notes: https://www.listennotes.com/podcasts/get-pregnant-naturally-sarah-clark-82DYJtZnFAa/   Podbean: https://www.podbean.com/podcast-detail/usiv9-629c6/Get-Pregnant-Naturally-Podcast   iHeart Radio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/256-get-pregnant-naturally-30947830/   LEAVE APPLE PODCAST REVIEW: http://bit.ly/getpregnantreview   SHARE:  Spread the word! Tell someone else about the show!  Together we are strong.      Related episodes:   Functional Medicine 101:  https://fabfertile.com/blog/functional-medicine-101-and-your-fertility/   What You Need To Know About The Elimination Diet if Your Are TTC:  https://fabfertile.com/blog/what-you-need-to-know-about-the-elimination-diet-if-you-are-ttc/   Getting Pregnant Naturally With The AIP Diet:  https://fabfertile.com/blog/getting-pregnant-naturally-with-the-auto-immune-protocol/

But what I didn’t realize and what I now know for sure is that my body was desperately trying to tell me something. Although I was able to conceive my kids with donor eggs my postpartum period was not good. That’s why addressing our preconception health NOW helps us have a much more positive postpartum experience. Because although we are single-mindedly focused on having our baby, the more we can optimize our health the better we are able to take care of our baby. Today I'm welcoming Brandy Buskow back to the podcast. She is a Functional Diagnostic Nutrition Practitioner and Certified Transformational Health Coach and EFT Practitioner. This episode is for you: Feel like running out of time and in a panic to conceive Tried everything and not sure why it’s not working so IVF seems like the next logical step Don't know how to optimize postpartum health In this episode you'll learn: 1) Why postpartum health is an important consideration before you are trying to conceive. 2) How epigenetics impact our pregnancy and baby. Is infertility being passed on to the next generation? 3) The impact of children’s health and the rising epidemic of childhood disease - why it's essential to take a step back to take one giant leap forward. 4) Increased risk of autoimmunity after pregnancy for the mother (i.e. Hashimoto's, Celiac, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Irritable Bowel Disease) 5) Themes we see with secondary infertility and why this matters if you are TTC. 6) Steps we can take right now to optimize preconception health --- TIMESTAMPS:   05:56- INTRO TO BRANDY AND TODAY'S TOPIC 07:10- WHY THIS IS AN IMPORTANT ISSUE & OUR PERSONAL STORIES How many women have issues with postpartum but there is a stigma around it 10:36- WHY IS POSTPARTUM HEALTH IMPORTANT BEFORE YOU CONCEIVE? The stress pregnancy puts on your body and taking that seriously Pre-conception health and how it is effecting your children postpartum 13:40- EPIGENETICS Infertility getting passed on through generations "The health of your grandmother will affect the health of your child." Identifying what is in your control and working on environmental exposures "You can only control what you can control." Child spacing and giving your body time to health The overuse of antibiotics & C-SECTION TRENDS 18:58- TOXICITIES IN OUR ENVIRONMENT & HOW THAT IS AFFECTING OUR HEALTH The impact our cultural lifestyles are having on our children Increased disease trends in future generations 22:17- AUTOIMMUNE DISEASE AFTER PREGNANCY & SECONDARY INFERTILITY Being pregnant has a major toll on your body There are things you can do and paying attention to symptoms "Allow your body to fully heal." 27:45- NUTRITIONAL DEFICIENCY POSTPARTUM How postpartum recovery is effected by nutrient deficiencies "There are no negative side effects of working on your health." 31:08- SECONDARY INFERTILITY THEMES 33:15- VAGINAL BIRTHS, C-SECTIONS, & IMMUNITY TO DISEASE The importance of breastfeeding (if you can) Getting probiotics into your children Feeling free to ask your doctor more questions "We are the only ones that can advocate for our children." What you can do if you have a C-Section and taking control over what you can control 39:40- MENTAL HEALTH AND NOT BEATING YOURSELF UP 44:00- NUTRITION AND LIFESTYLE RECOMMENDATIONS FOR POSTPARTUM The importance of nutrient-dense food for recovery Why this is NOT the time to diet and try to lose your baby weight Taking Food sensitivities seriously  "It's important to ask for help." 47:00- HOW CAN THE FABFERTILE METHOD HELP?     --- If you are struggling with painful sex, vaginal dryness, urnine leaks or simply want to deepen your passion and intimacy grab your FREE 7 day Trial of Julva here (seriously it is a game changer): https://drannacabeca.com/products/julva-trial-pack/?rfsn=5507956 ---   Text For US residents text FERTILE to 55444 to access your free fertility yoga video. Message & data rates may apply. Terms & Privacy: https://txtf.co/consumer-terms. For the non-US residents go to www.yogafreebie.com to access your free fertility yoga video. In this 20-minute intro video, we focus on a calming and peaceful practice to connect back to our hearts. These simple yoga poses can help quiet negative thoughts and make you feel more in control.   --- Book your Free Supercharge Your Fertility Discovery Call here: https://intakeq.com/booking/cZ7XW6 --- 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/fabfertile/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sesacoaching/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/fabfertile Linkedin:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarahclarkfertilitycoach/   ---   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/     Other ways to support:   Apple podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/get-pregnant-naturally/id1329414094   Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/36NoCIuODqlo3bQcVDOO02   Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/sarah-clark/get-pregnant-naturally   Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC97zsClWDEbgmECB6uLUuiA   Player FM: https://player.fm/series/get-pregnant-naturally   Listen Notes: https://www.listennotes.com/podcasts/get-pregnant-naturally-sarah-clark-82DYJtZnFAa/   Podbean: https://www.podbean.com/podcast-detail/usiv9-629c6/Get-Pregnant-Naturally-Podcast   iHeart Radio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/256-get-pregnant-naturally-30947830/   LEAVE APPLE PODCAST REVIEW: http://bit.ly/getpregnantreview   SHARE:  Spread the word! 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Samantha Kellgren joins us today as we’re digging into how to know which exercise is right for you when you are TTC. Figuring out what is the best exercise routine when you are trying to conceive can be confusing. We hear questions about this all the time. How much cardio should you do? Does exercise impact implantation? Does exercise impact your ability to get pregnant? That’s why our Fab Fertile Method includes a consult with an exercise coach so that we can determine what is the best exercise for each client. It’s about finding the right type of exercise for your body. And once we figure out what is the right type of exercise then our coaching system holds you accountable so that you can keep on track so that you don’t over-exercise or under exercise. I’m excited to welcome Samantha Kellgren to the podcast. She has a background in personal training (NASM) and runs coaching (RRCA) and practices now as an ACE certified health coach focused on improving women’s relationship with exercise and themselves. Samantha provides exercise consultation in our Couples Coaching Program. In this episode you'll learn: 1) Why movement is so important for health and fertility. We discuss blood sugar, cortisol, weight loss, relaxation, sleep, and energy levels. 2) The top mistakes we see movement for fertility 3) What holds people back from exercise and strategies take action. 4) Is running or high-intensity cardio recommended when we are TTC. 5) How often should we exercise each week to optimize our fertility 6) Favourite types of exercise for fertility and which exercises we need to avoid. 7) What types of exercise can be done before IUI/IVF --- TIMESTAMPS: 5:48-  SAMANTHA KELLGREN'S BIO 07:09- INTRO TO TODAY'S TOPIC 08:10- WHY IS MOVEMENT IMPORTANT FOR FERTILITY? Mental health and stress relief "Your healthy body weight isn't always your goal body weight." 09:47- COMMON MISTAKES WE SEE WITH MOVEMENT AND FERTILITY Why sometimes there is too much of a good thing Not providing your body with adequate rest Why during this time we shouldn't be focused on fat loss   12:04 WHAT HOLDS US BACK FROM EXERCISE AND MOVEMENT? How does exercise affect our immune system? Are you giving yourself enough calories and water? Crippled by too much information about fertility and working out Letting go of your "all or nothing" thinking with exercise  Motivation working out and utilizing accountability  16:27- DEALING WITH THE BOREDOM OF EXERCISE Finding something that you enjoy doing "Any movement is better than no movement."  Finding an instructor you enjoy  18:03- WHAT IF YOU ARE TIERED? Using a timer to tell if you are tired or just avoiding it 19:06- HOW MUCH MONEY DO YOU NEED TO INVEST? Strength training and just using your body weight Using resistance bands 21:00- SHOULD WE RUN IF WE ARE TRYING TO GET PREGNANT? The negative impact of running too much and not focusing on your nutrition "Pay really close attention to your cycles." "Make sure you are replenishing everything you are losing." The addiction or running and listening to your body   23:40- HOW LONG SHOULD WE EXERCISE IF WE ARE TRYING TO GET PREGNANT? Focusing on intensity levels instead of time 25:00 DIFFERENT TYPES OF EXERCISE FOR FERTILITY Walking, yoga, strength training, etc The difference between a brisk and purposeful walk 27:07: TIME RECOMMENDATIONS FOR EXERCISE  28:00- WHAT IF YOU HAVE AN IUI OR IVF COMING UP? "Gentle movement is key Do what feels good." 29:15- SHOULD WE BE TRACKING STEPS? Being obsessive with it APP recommendations 32:26- HOW WE CAN BECOME LESS SEDENTARY Finding a time frame that works for YOUR schedule Trying different things and not thinking exercise has to look one way Why accountability is IMPORTANT and worth investing in (a coach) "It isn't all or nothing." Incorporating movement during the day Using playlists to help you enjoy and time your workouts Using rewards and cues  40:45- FAVORITE APPS FOR WORKOUTS Removing thought and hesitancy Using challenges for motivation Finding accountability and while balancing not being obsessive --- If you are struggling with painful sex, vaginal dryness, urnine leaks or simply want to deepen your passion and intimacy grab your FREE 7 day Trial of Julva here (seriously it is a game changer): https://drannacabeca.com/products/julva-trial-pack/?rfsn=5507956 ---   Text For US residents text FERTILE to 55444 to access your free fertility yoga video. Message & data rates may apply. Terms & Privacy: https://txtf.co/consumer-terms. For the non-US residents go to www.yogafreebie.com to access your free fertility yoga video. In this 20-minute intro video, we focus on a calming and peaceful practice to connect back to our hearts. These simple yoga poses can help quiet negative thoughts and make you feel more in control.   --- Book your Free Supercharge Your Fertility Discovery Call here: https://intakeq.com/booking/cZ7XW6 --- 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. 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Tell someone else about the show!  Together we are strong.      Related episodes:   Functional Medicine 101:  https://fabfertile.com/blog/functional-medicine-101-and-your-fertility/   How To Get Pregnant With Secondary Infertility: https://fabfertile.com/blog/how-to-get-pregnant-with-secondary-infertility/   Why You Need To Know This if You Have Unexplained Infertility: https://fabfertile.com/blog/why-you-need-to-know-this-if-you-have-unexplained-infertility/