Natural Fertility with Dr. Jane

Today, I had the pleasure of sitting down with Marie, who struggled to conceive for 8+ years and is now 25 weeks pregnant! She is a member of my Fertility 101 Membership and beautifully exemplifies what your fertility journey can look like when you dive deeper and work to heal your body and mind. She shares the ups and downs of her story and how she persevered. Her and her partner’s experience is...

If you have been diagnosed with diminished ovarian reserve but have no explanation as to why - you need to dig deeper. Diminished ovarian reserve is a sign of high oxidative stress and poor aging in general. In this podcast episode, I talk about ovarian health - how it works and how to preserve it. Tune in to learn more. ========== STOP wasting time and grasping at straws. Let’s navigate your fert...

Allison is a functional diagnostic nutrition practitioner who specializes in gut health.  Her treatment approach aligns with mine and we nerded out on some biochemistry that I think you will find relevant. Did you know that accumulation of copper can cause infertility, increase chance of pregnancy loss and complications for mom and baby in general? Tune in to find out more . ========== STOP w...

Many couples face unexplained infertility, and too often, women end up taking the blame because the men are told that their sperm is “fine”. I want to share a classic case where the true reason for not conceiving was right in front of them. Unexplained infertility is essentially undiagnosed infertility, and remember, men make up 50% of the equation. Don't underestimate their role—tune in to learn...

So many couples are forced into ART without getting this critical nutrient tested. Optimal vitamin D levels are important for egg and sperm quality, for increasing fertilitzation rate, for improving embryo quality, endometrial receptivity, improving hormone function, neurotransmitter function and so much more. If you have no idea what your or your partner’s vitamin D levels are and you are feeling...

I'm thrilled to introduce you to Dr. Nicole Smith, the newest member of our team dedicated to helping couples overcome infertility and bring healthy babies home. Dr. Nicole is a Doctor of Chiropractic and Functional Medicine with a special interest in brain and nervous system health. She draws from her own pregnancy and postpartum journey—along with the challenges she faced with her son—to empower...

POI is on the rise and many women are told they won’t be able to have biological children….this is a harsh prognosis and not necessarily true for women diagnosed with POI.  In this episode I break down the development and progression of disease and what are some things you can do to slow down it’s progression or even reverse it. Tune in to learn more ========== STOP wasting time and grasping...

By the time many couples get to me, the romance out of their relationship is gone…the sex is scheduled, regimented and goal driven (to make a baby). So in this episode I break down what should happen with our hormones and create a deep feeling of connection, euphoria and pleasure. And how increasing those hormones can actually increase our chances of conceiving. Tune in to learn more. ========== S...

Many women underestimate the importance of having your male partner involved in the fertility journey. It’s not just the contribution of his sperm but his presence that will either help you reach your goals of becoming a mother faster or prolong the journey. ========== STOP wasting time and grasping at straws. Let’s navigate your fertility journey together, so you can feel more confident and in co...

Today, I sat down with Katie Lee - she is a dentist and an author (“Saved by the mouth”). The research supporting oral microbiome and fertility health is astounding. Countless patients who have been able to get pregnant after dealing with oral infections. Not to mention the association between oral care and complications during pregnancy and labor. You can’t have a healthy gut without a healthy mo...

If you are approaching 40 or over 40yo and you want to have a baby, I have a couple of very helpful tips for you as a naturopathic doctor and natural fertility expert. Having a baby in your 40s is not the same as having a baby in your 20s. And since time is not on your side, just trying things out and seeing what happens isn’t a good strategy. We can do better and in this episode I...

I haven’t talked about Endometriosis for a while, so today I want to share with you what I have been learning about Endometriosis/adenomyosis from my mentor and how I have been approaching treatment with my patients. It is a complex disease and it needs frequent testing, monitoring and adjustments in protocols. It is possible to heal, but we need to understand a couple of things first. Tune in to...

Today I sat down with Wendie Aston, a hypnotherapist and a nutritionist, who specializes in fertility, pregnancy and postpartum.  Many of you may have heard about doing hypnotherapy for supporting labor and birth, but did you know that you can use hypnosis to support you through your fertility journey.  Tune in to the episode to find out how hypnotherapy works and if it may be the right...

I have so many women message me on a weekly basis feeling like they are running out of time. This is a real concern for many women through this journey, but I want to make sure you don’t make any sloppy decisions. You don’t have a lot of time, but you have more time than you think. Let’s make sure you are intentional with how you prepare yourself for the fertility journey and make decisions based...

One of my fertility 101 members had her vaginal microbiome test done and she wanted some help to interpret the results - her findings were astounding and everyone on the group call learned something. This information is too valuable not to share - testing gives you answers. For this patient this test explained why she couldn’t carry to term (she had two miscarriages in a row at 5 weeks) and it gav...

I hired another practitioner to join me on my mission to help couples struggling with infertility to conceive and bring healthy babies home. Tina is a functional diagnostic nutrition practitioner and she has extensive training in trauma and metabolic health. Listen to her story, why I decided to bring her on board and how we are going to shake up the fertility space to help empower women through t...

So many women are struggling with PCOS, and this is one of the main reasons that women will struggle with infertility. PCOS is a reversible condition, but most women underestimate what they need to do in order to overcome it. Because most women have no idea when the development of the disease actually started. Sometimes PCOS is triggered by birth control, but other times it’s been developing for d...

It’s not a matter of if you are exposed to toxins, it’s a matter of how much and for how long. So it’s not a matter of IF you need to detox, it’s a matter of for how long and how intensely. In this episode, I take you through what detoxing really means, how to improve the organs of detoxification and how much time you need to give yourself to properly detox and replenish nutrients. Please note tha...

Today I interviewed my husband…most people assume that my husband is a health nut and he is always onboard with what I am trying to get him to do. Nothing could be further from the truth. So if you are struggling to get your partner on board, wish he would care more - you need to listen to this episode (and send it to your partner). ========== STOP wasting time and grasping at straws. Let’s naviga...

I had to share some of the wins from my perimenopausal patient - this is part of the case study. So if you didn’t catch the first one, check out episode 115. For the last 6 months, we have been working HARD to turn the ovaries back on - get the FSH down to a more reasonable level (so she can qualify for PRP) and essentially get her cycle back. This case is truly inspiring and I want to make sure I...

It’s hard enough to get a sperm sample - let’s face it, it’s an uncomfortable test and who wants to have to retest because the first sample collection was done wrong.  As a natural fertility expert, I often see sperm samples that are done correctly and therefore uninterpretable.  Tune into this episode to find out how to do a sperm sample correctly to get an insight into your partner’s f...

Today, I had the pleasure to sit down with Jenna Hua, who is an environmental health scientist and dietitian by training. She is the founder of Million Markers - a mail-in test kit to assess environmental toxic load. She is passionate about helping people understand what chemicals are inside of them—and then provides simple solutions for quickly reducing and getting rid of these chemicals. The con...

In this episode of the Natural Fertility Podcast, Dr. Jane Levesque, a naturopathic doctor and natural fertility expert, challenges misconceptions about progesterone and its vital role beyond pregnancy. Dr. Levesque reviews the hormone's impact on fertility, brain function, and overall health. She emphasizes the importance of understanding progesterone's multifaceted functions and encourages liste...

In this episode of the Natural Fertility Podcast, Dr. Jane Levesque, a naturopathic doctor and natural fertility expert, dives into the complexities of fertility and the role of supplements like CoQ10. In this episode, Dr. Levesque explores the importance of understanding inflammation, or "inflammaging," and its impact on egg quality. She emphasizes the significance of choosing the right form of C...

In this episode of the Natural Fertility Podcast with Dr. Jane, I sat down with Mike Feldstein, an air quality expert and the founder of Jaspr, for part 2 of a very compelling conversation on air quality.  This time we discussed frequently asked questions from my listeners on how to improve air quality in your homes and your work environments.  I love Mike and what he has built.  I...