Get Pregnant Naturally

We're digging into the essential testing needed for preconception health. It may feel overwhelming when you are trying to conceive with all the contradictory advice out there. But what if your doctor is missing critical testing that can fast-track your chances of pregnancy success? It's not about waiting until you've tried for more than one year if you're under 35 or six months if you're over 35....

We're digging into how to know if IVF is the next step if you have low AMH/high FSH. Most of us focus on the AMH and FSH levels. After all, your REI may have told you that IVF is your only hope. But what if there was a proven method to naturally improve AMH and FSH levels? A method that, when followed, dramatically increases pregnancy success with your own eggs. What we see with low AMH and/or hig...

We're digging into how to improve pregnancy success over 40. Getting pregnant over 40 may have you feeling panicked. After all, the fertility industry tells us our fertility falls off a cliff after 40. While we can't ignore that fertility declines with age, there are specific steps you can take to improve egg quality in your 40s. Let's discuss how to improve egg quality and reduce pregnancy loss w...

We're digging into what thinning/shedding hair means for reproductive health. Being told that hair shedding or thinning is normal is frustrating, especially when trying to conceive. If you notice a noticeable change in your hair, this is a clue to examine your health more closely. It's not about selecting the right shampoo or serum (although this can help). It's about determining why your hair is...

We're digging into anxiety and how this impacts reproductive health. A theme we see with low AMH and high FSH is mood problems such as anxiety. There can be situational anxiety from being on the fertility journey, such as feeling worried, overwhelmed or impatient. And there can also be anxiety that we may have dealt with our whole lives. We get hyper-focused on our mental health diagnosis, and thi...

We're digging into how skin conditions impact your ability to conceive. If you're struggling with skin issues such as psoriasis, eczema, acne, rashes or hives, this is a clue for you when you're TTC. The body does not work in silos even though conventional medicine has us believe that we need to see a different specialist (i.e. dermatologist, REI, gastroenterologist etc.) for every ailment, and no...

We're digging into genetic testing to improve pregnancy success and prevent or decrease the risk of pregnancy loss. At Fab Fertile, we've been offering genetic/genomic testing as part of our method for years. This genetic testing is very different from the testing you would receive from your conventional doctor. Our genetic testing looks at specific gene variants and makes specific diet/lifestyle...

We're digging into how to improve liver health and what you need to know when you are TTC. One of the themes we see with low AMH and/or high FSH is a sluggish liver. If your liver is not functioning properly, it may not be able to remove estrogen from your body. This leads to estrogen reabsorption, which results in hormone imbalance. Some signs of a sluggish liver include fatigue, headaches, poor...

We're digging into how to regulate your menstrual cycle and get pregnant this year. Missing and irregular periods can cause a lot of frustration and worry when you're trying to conceive. You've probably already tried a lot of solutions to restore your period health, but nothing is working. What if those general changes were only wasting time? Today, we're breaking down the reasons behind your peri...

We're digging into safer childbirth and how to prepare for the birth of your baby. Years ago, when I had my children, no one was talking about doulas, midwives or how to advocate for yourself during childbirth. I remember taking a childbirth class and some Lamaze breathing with a coach, which was about it. I didn't know that if I wasn't happy with my care in the hospital, I could speak up. Fortuna...

We're digging into how to address weight loss as you prepare for pregnancy success. Losing weight is easier said than done. Like most people, you've probably tried A LOT of things to lose weight. Someone may even have told you that weight loss is necessary for you to conceive or move forward with IVF. We may even blame ourselves when nothing works and feel frustrated. But what if there were specif...

We're answering the top 5 questions I get about low AMH and/or high FSH. When you're TTC, there can be a lot of worry and being overwhelmed about what to do next. I regularly get a lot of questions about where to start with low AMH and/or high FSH. After all, the top recommendation from your REI is to rush towards IVF. But what about the couple that experiences cancelled cycles, poor egg quality,...

We're digging into how to improve preconception health when we are TTC. It feels like we need to rush to medicated cycles, IUI or IVF to fast-track the chances of having our baby. After all, this is what happens when we receive a diagnosis of low AMH, high FSH, diminished ovarian reserve or premature ovarian insufficiency. At Fab Fertile, we're not anti-IVF; we're pro-health. When we move prematur...

We're digging into how to know if IVF is next step if you have low AMH and/or high FSH. What we see with low AMH/high FSH when a couple selects IVF (without making targeted diet/lifestyle changes) is cancelled cycles, poor response to medications, poor embryo quality, and miscarriages. This is financially and emotionally devastating. So what is the fast track to getting pregnant with low AMH and/o...

We're digging into how to improve egg health if you have low AMH and/or high FSH. Maybe you've been told you have poor egg quality. You may have experienced irregular menstrual cycles, poor fertilization rates, low AMH, high FSH, low levels of estradiol, chromosomal disorders and pregnancy loss. This may have sent you down a rabbit hole of information overload. After all, there is so much generali...

We're digging into how to navigate pregnancy loss with a focus on mental and emotional well-being. Women still experience enormous stigma and shame when they lose a baby, and they are often not encouraged to talk about the loss. This can lead to isolation and disconnection from a partner, family and friends, as well as feeling trapped in grief. What are the signs of negative coping or even avoidan...

We're digging into medical jargon associated with pregnancy loss. Navigating the medical system during pregnancy loss can be overwhelming. That's why we wanted to break down the medical jargon so you can be your own advocate. Also, you may notice that we use the term pregnancy loss instead of miscarriage. This is because you did nothing to miscarry your pregnancy. Pregnancy loss is not your fault....

We're digging into how to select the correct fertility supplements. Figuring out which supplements to take to optimize fertility may have you feeling overwhelmed. You may think you're saving money by getting your supplements on Amazon, but it is essential to prioritize safety and quality over convenience or price. Many supplements can actually harm our fertility. They can have fillers, binders, sy...

We're digging into yoni steaming and how this can help on your TTC journey. Vaginal steams, also known as V-steams or yoni steams, can be an essential part of your fertility toolkit. This technique can help with irregular cycles and painful periods. Plus, it can be helpful for painful intercourse and increasing libido. Let's break down the steps you need to know to prepare the best vaginal steam s...

We're digging into why your dental health matters when you are TTC. The American Dental Association recommends seeing the dentist every six months or an average of twice annually. But it turns out about 25% of the population goes more than five years without visiting a dentist. A healthy oral microbiome is essential when you are trying to conceive. Periodontal disease can be linked to egg and sper...

We're digging into how to recognize and address top stressors impacting AMH/FSH. We all know that life can be stressful, especially when we are TTC. But how is the stress impacting our ability to conceive? At Fab Fertile, our thesis is "Is it actually menopause, or is it your adrenals?" I know the low AMH and/or high FSH diagnosis can lock into our subconscious. It can make us feel even more stres...

We're digging into how the elimination diet can improve pregnancy success. It's a New Year; now is the perfect time to make diet changes to improve pregnancy success. A theme we see with low AMH and/or high FSH is non-celiac gluten sensitivity. Gluten is off the charts on our client's food sensitivity tests. Plus, the body identifies cross reactors with gluten as gluten and mounts an immune respon...

We're digging into the best episodes of 2023 so you can improve pregnancy success in 2024. Happy New Year! Here's to a fresh start in 2024. I can't wait to see what it brings for you. As we welcome in the New Year, I want you to have a plan for pregnancy success in 2024. That's why I've recorded a wrap-up of the best episodes of 2023 from the Get Pregnant Naturally podcast. I know you may feel pre...

We're digging into what being your own advocate when you are TTC. I know we're in an era that tells us to trust the doctors, but it's essential to be your own advocate. Remember, you know your body best. Conventional medicine is very effective in addressing acute illness or injury. But, for chronic illness or disease, the approach is ineffective and falls short. It's the pill for an ill approach....

We're digging into how to cultivate hope when you have low AMH/high FSH. As we prepare for 2024, how do we cultivate hope for the New Year? This year may have been the year you planned to have your baby. Maybe you've been through failed IVF(s), cancelled cycles, been told you're a poor responder or suffered pregnancy loss. It can be a difficult journey, and many times, we may even negatively hypno...