Are you trying to get pregnant?
If you are trying to get pregnant and want some tips on how to boost your fertility naturally and get your body ready for a baby, then check out my free guide. Step by step guide to getting pregnant with PCOS.
How do I boost my Fertility?
Getting pregnant can be a frustrating, lonely journey. I know, I hear ya sister. It is hard to know what to do with the vast information out there. But I can help you focus on the things that WORK. I am an OB-GYN and have been counseling women for years on how to get pregnant naturally. Check out these quick tips and resources.
Cycle Syncing: Eat for Cycle
There are certain nutrients you need depending on what phase you are in your cycle. Optimizing your nutrition will give you regular periods and boost your fertility.
Essentially, you need to eat food that is nutrient-dense for that part of your cycle. You should also do certain exercises based upon your cycle phase as well. For more information on how to cycle sync, check out my blog post, here
Track Ovulation
• An app like INFLO
• Ovulation predictor kits, my favorite ones are made by Modern Fertility.
• Or get a day 21 progesterone level drawn at your doctor's office.
Minimize Environmental Toxins
•Switch to clean beauty and household products.
•Use an app like Think Dirty to check your products. Check out my podcast episode with Megan Mikkelsen on how to live TOXIN FREE
Have Sex During Ovulation Window
Add Herbs to Boost Fertility
Maca Powder (1tsp) daily taken before, during, and just after ovulation will boost estrogen.
Shatavari is an adaptogen that can boost LH production which is needed for ovulation. LH surges cause egg release. Can be taken in the first half of the cycle.
Minimize Alcohol and Caffeine
Limit caffeine intake to one cup or less. Once pregnant, you must limit it to no more than 2 cups/day. So good to start this habit now.
Both caffeine and alcohol tax the liver and therefore estrogen metabolism is affected. If estrogen becomes excessive then estrogen dominance can occur and infertility results.
PCOS Gut Connection: A new approach
Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome or “PCOS” is an endocrine disorder estimated to affect 7–10% or about 5-6 million women of childbearing age in the US. It is one of the most common causes of infertility because it interferes with a woman’s […]
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS)-what is the root cause
At the basic level, the cause of PCOS is a problem with aromatization. Women make estrogens from androgens. The enzyme aromatase converts testosterone to estrogen. What exactly happens in PCOS to make less estrogen? The problem is two-fold: The granulosa […]
Do I Have PCOS? 9 Easy-to-Identify Signs and Symptoms
PCOS, or polycystic ovarian syndrome, is characterized by an overproduction of androgens and irregular cycles. PCOS is the leading cause of female infertility. Around 1:10, women will be diagnosed with PCOS. But often, it takes years for that diagnosis. The […]
Meet your BFF: Kale your most important hormone balancing food
“Eat food. Not too much. Mostly plants.” Michael Pollan He shared that sage advice and I have to say that not only has it changed my life and my hormone health, but it does the same for pretty much […]
Cycle Syncing for Hormone Balance
What is Cycle Syncing? The concept of cycle syncing is to understand the hormone fluctuations in your body and to use those to your advantage. There are normal fluctuations in your sex hormones not only daily but throughout the day. […]
What Causes PCOS?
What is PCOS? PCOS (polycystic ovarian syndrome) is one of the leading causes of female infertility. It is also a common problem among women, ranging from 10 to 25% of the female population diagnosed with it. Symptoms of PCOS include: […]
Balance your hormones to boost your immune system!
How Hormone Imbalance Affects Immune Health The battle of a robust immune system is real and building it stronger day by day is important. Many women are not aware that healthy hormone balance plays an important role in keeping the […]
10 Signs You Have a Hormone Imbalance.
Every day in my practice, I talk to women about period issues, libido, and a lot of various symptoms. So I created this comprehensive list to help you recognize the common signs or symptoms that you have a hormonal imbalance. […]
What you need to know about talking to your provider
The medical system is confusing and overwhelming. In my opinion, it is broken. Most doctors, including myself, were not taught about nutrition and lifestyle modifications. Some doctors practice in a traditional model, and some are more open to integrating holistic […]
Start your gut healing NOW with the Autoimmune Protocol
The Autoimmune Protocol diet emphasizes eliminating unwanted inflammation from the body by eliminating food-driven triggers. It is a relatively new diet approach and focuses on the following goals: 1. It eliminates the foods that cause inflammation so that the immune […]