The Ultimate Pregnancy Prep Podcast – Details, episodes & analysis

Supporting your gut when trying to conceive is essential for balancing hormones and improving fertility outcomes, not to mention its importance for your growing baby's health when you're pregnant and also for delivery. Everything in your body is connected and at the center of this connection is your gut. So how is the gut connected to fertility and how can improving it help you get pregnant? In today's episode I dive into what the gut microbiome is and why it's essential to consider when trying to conceive. I share different factors that impact your gut health, how to test your gut microbiome, top nutrition and lifestyle tips for improving your gut health and things to consider when evaluating whether your gut health is a healthy pregnancy. 

Episode highlights:

• How your digestion is connected to fertility
• The gut microbiome and its function on your overall health
• Top things to consider when evaluating your gut health
• How to test your gut microbiome 
• Top nutrition tips for improving your gut health and fertility
• Three lifestyle factors that you never thought were connected to your gut

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• For full show notes and related links: naturallynora.ca/blog/113
  

Please Note: The contents of this podcast are for educational and informational purposes only. The information is not to be interpreted as, or mistaken for, clinical advice. Please consult a medical professional or healthcare provider for medical advice, diagnoses, or treatment.

To dairy or not to dairy? Unfortunately most dairy in the United States comes from factory farms, where cows are fed products not natural to their diet such as grain, corn and soy. This creates significant inflammation in their bodies which can then be passed on to the humans who consume it. In today's episode, I share my stance on dairy and whether or not you should consume it while trying to conceive. 

Episode Highlights:

• A short history on dairy and where it came from
• Telltale signs on whether or not you should consume dairy
• Pasteurized vs. non pasteurized dairy
• The case for raw milk
• The health benefits of raw dairy 
• How to choose the best dairy for you
• Top things to consider when buying dairy 

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• For full show notes and related links: https://www.naturallynora.ca/blog/112

Please Note: The contents of this podcast are for educational and informational purposes only. The information is not to be interpreted as, or mistaken for, clinical advice. Please consult a medical professional or healthcare provider for medical advice, diagnoses, or treatment.

In today's episode, my colleague Haley Smith and I interview two very important practitioners in the fertility space, Lily Nichols and Lisa Hendrickson-Jack to discuss their newly released book 'Real Food for Fertility.' Our conversation delves into the importance of understanding the menstrual cycle, the impact of emotional stress on fertility, some misconceptions about intermittent fasting, caffeine intake, folic acid vs folate and much more. We also touch on the impact of hormonal contraceptives on fertility and the importance of nutrient optimization before conception.

Episode Highlights:

• Understanding fertility: ovulation and pregnancy in any menstrual cycle
• The impact of emotional stress on menstrual cycles and hormonal imbalance
• The impact of under eating on ovulation
• Debunking myths and realities of intermittent fasting for fertility and weight loss
• How caffeine affects appetite, health habits and fertility
• The difference between folic acid and folate for women's health and pregnancy preparation
• Diving into birth control and how it it influences time to conception
• Expert tips for preparing your body for pregnancy

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• Download your FREE Guide on The Top 3 Things To Do When You're Not Getting Pregnant
• Click here for a collection of Nora's best self paced programs to get & stay pregnant
• For full show notes and related links: https://www.naturallynora.ca/blog/103

Please Note: The contents of this podcast are for educational and informational purposes only. The information is not to be interpreted as, or mistaken for, clinical advice. Please consult a medical professional or healthcare provider for medical advice, diagnoses, or treatment.

People for the longest time have been skeptical about cleansing. Is there a purpose for it or is it just a fad? In today's episode I'm going to share why it's essential to spend time detoxing and cleansing prior to getting pregnant. You will also get the top 5 foods that should be removed while you prepare for pregnancy.

Episode highlights:

• The best time to cleanse when planning for a baby
• Environmental chemicals and how they impact fertility
• What is 'fetal programming' and why is it important?
• How nutrition plays a role in detoxing
• Top 5 foods to remove for fertility

Related Links:

• Apply for Private Fertility Coaching with Nora here
• Click here for a collection of Nora's best self paced programs to get & stay pregnant
• For full show notes and guest related links: https://www.naturallynora.ca/blog/13/

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Please Note: The contents of this podcast are for educational and informational purposes only. The information is not to be interpreted as, or mistaken for, clinical advice. Please consult a medical professional or healthcare provider for medical advice, diagnoses, or treatment.

I can bet that you've been told to take folic acid now that you are thinking about getting pregnant, am I right? In today's episode you're going to get crystal clear on the difference between folic acid and folate and which one is optimal for preparing your body for pregnancy.  Episode highlights:

• What is the difference between folic acid and folate?
• How to find this essential nutrient from foods
• Why 'folic acid' fortified food products could be impacting your fertility
• What to look for on your supplement label

Related Links:

• Apply for Private Fertility Coaching with Nora here
• Click here for a collection of Nora's best self paced programs to get & stay pregnant
• For full show notes and guest related links: https://www.naturallynora.ca/blog/12/

Please Note: The contents of this podcast are for educational and informational purposes only. The information is not to be interpreted as, or mistaken for, clinical advice. Please consult a medical professional or healthcare provider for medical advice, diagnoses, or treatment.

There are so many ways we can use our bodies to better understand our health and fertility. Lisa Hendrickson-Jack, Fertility Awareness Educator and Holistic Reproductive Health Practitioner, joins me in this episode to discuss her approach to fertility awareness by recognizing the menstrual cycle as a vital sign of our essential health in order to help educate women in taking charge of their fertility.

Episode Highlights:

• Two realizations that sparked Lisa's passion for fertility awareness.
• Fertility awareness and the limitations of period tracking apps.
• Ways to minimize the stress of self-charting while still benefiting.
• The three signs of fertility to pay attention to.
• How ovulation predictor kits work and tips to get started with fertility awareness.

Related Links:

• Apply for Private Fertility Coaching with Nora here
• Click here for a collection of Nora's best self paced programs to get & stay pregnant
• For full show notes and guest related links: https://www.naturallynora.ca/blog/11/

Please Note: The contents of this podcast are for educational and informational purposes only. The information is not to be interpreted as, or mistaken for, clinical advice. Please consult a medical professional or healthcare provider for medical advice, diagnoses, or treatment.

Body literacy and awareness are the most liberating and empowering tools women can use for their own health. I have the pleasure of interviewing Nora Pope and Dr. Jessica Liu, the co-creators of Fertility Continuing Education who are passionate about cycle charting and educating women and healthcare practitioners about the power of tuning in to our body's rhythms without shame.

Episode Highlights:

• How Nora and Dr. Jessica started working together.
• Why we need a cultural shift towards body literacy and awareness.
• What cervical mucus is and how it serves as a biomarker for fertility.
• Restoring your cervical mucus after surgery.
• Does the aging process affect our red flow and white flow?  

Related Links:

• Apply for Private Fertility Coaching with Nora here
• Click here for a collection of Nora's best self paced programs to get & stay pregnant
• For full show notes and guest related links: https://www.naturallynora.ca/blog/10/

Please Note: The contents of this podcast are for educational and informational purposes only. The information is not to be interpreted as, or mistaken for, clinical advice. Please consult a medical professional or healthcare provider for medical advice, diagnoses, or treatment.

Have you ever felt stuck during your fertility journey? This week's guest is familiar with the struggle and will guide you to freeing yourself from the cycle of grief and disappointment. As a therapist and fertile life coach, Dr. Maria Rothenburger combines both down-to-earth, scientific approaches with intuitive, spiritual strategies to create a truly unique approach for you to connect with your spirit baby.

Episode Highlights:

• Dr. Maria's spiritual awakening.
• What is spirit baby communication?
• What we can do to start communicating with our spirit baby.
• Why a pendulum is a useful tool for spiritual fertility.
• The types of crystals and their spiritual properties.
• Tapping into the spiritual communication through ACT.     

Related Links:

• Apply for Private Fertility Coaching with Nora here
• Click here for a collection of Nora's best self paced programs to get & stay pregnant
• For full show notes and guest related links: https://www.naturallynora.ca/blog/09/

Please Note: The contents of this podcast are for educational and informational purposes only. The information is not to be interpreted as, or mistaken for, clinical advice. Please consult a medical professional or healthcare provider for medical advice, diagnoses, or treatment.

Preparing for pregnancy is so much more than being ready to become pregnant. In this week's episode, I have invited Liz Sandoz, a certified birth doula and host of the Miraculous Mamas Podcast, to go in-depth about her pregnancy planning philosophy and what steps women can take to create their optimal birth plan.

Episode Highlights:

• What sparked Liz' passion for birth work.
• How women can be more proactive in preparing for pregnancy.
• Liz' experience with pregnancy from a health perspective.
• Things to consider when creating your birth plan.
• Why hiring the right birth team to advocate for you is crucial.  

Related Links:

• Apply for Private Fertility Coaching with Nora here
• Click here for a collection of Nora's best self paced programs to get & stay pregnant
• For full show notes and guest related links: https://www.naturallynora.ca/blog/08/

Please Note: The contents of this podcast are for educational and informational purposes only. The information is not to be interpreted as, or mistaken for, clinical advice. Please consult a medical professional or healthcare provider for medical advice, diagnoses, or treatment.

When life doesn't go as planned, it's the waiting for something to manifest that's often the most difficult part. In today's episode, Melissa Vande Kieft, author of the book, Living in the Wait: How to Use the Delays in Life Differently, joins me to talk about how we can better navigate these periods of uncertainty and make them more fulfilling and purposeful.

Episode Highlights:

• Melissa's journey navigating infertility
• How do we Live in the Wait?
• How women can advocate for their health
• Why personal health advocacy is so crucial to our journey
• What makes the waiting so uncomfortable and how to get out of that state
• Melissa's simple and practical tools to help foster growth 

Related Links:

• Apply for Private Fertility Coaching with Nora here
• Click here for a collection of Nora's best self paced programs to get & stay pregnant
• For full show notes and guest related links: https://www.naturallynora.ca/blog/07/

Please Note: The contents of this podcast are for educational and informational purposes only. The information is not to be interpreted as, or mistaken for, clinical advice. Please consult a medical professional or healthcare provider for medical advice, diagnoses, or treatment.