Fertility Friday | Fertility Awareness Mastery for Women's Health Professionals

Fertility Friday | Fertility Awareness Mastery for Women's Health Professionals

By Lisa Hendrickson-Jack, FAE, HRHPAlternative HealthHealth & FitnessSexuality
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  • FFP 134 | Optimizing Sperm Health | Motility, Morphology & Sperm Count | Why He Needs To Get Tested ASAP | Marc Sklar

    For more than 15 years Marc has been helping couples struggling to conceive and have healthy babies. In addition to his Doctor of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine, Dr. Sklar trained at the Harvard Medical School, Mind/Body Medical Institute. He is the creator of MarcSklar.com and ReproductiveWellness.com, the co-author of Secret to Conception and a Fellow of the American Board of Oriental Reproductive Medicine and Medical Advisor for Natural Health International.

    In today’s show, we talk about sperm health. I’ve had so many questions about this topic that it is ridiculous, and I’m happy to have Marc here to talk more about this.

    Topics discussed in today's episode

    • Why focusing on sperm health is a hit to the male ego
    • How to approach your male partner about having his sperm tested
    • Why you should have your male partner's sperm tested ASAP when you're trying to conceive
    • Why fertility issues are just as much a man's issue as a woman's -- it's just as likely to be his
    • Why are we more likely to assume it's a woman's issue?
    • How a man's semen analysis is an indicator of his overall health
    • How testing your male partner's semen right off the bat can save you 6 months or more later on
    • How what we consider to be a "normal" sperm count has changed over the past 50-100 years
    • What are the 3 main parameters that determine sperm health?
    • Why has the "normal" sperm count declined by 75% over the past 50 or 60 years?
    • What is considered to be a "normal" sperm count
    • What is considered to be normal motility and morphology?
    • Why the majority of the sperm men produce is abnormal
    • What can be done to improve sperm quality?
    • Why excessive exercise can be a problem
    • Why it's important that his testicles stay cool
    • How long does it take to see the change in his lab results?
    • The truth about IUI
    • What actually constitutes "trying" from both Marc and My perspective
    • Specific supplements to support sperm quality

    Connect with Marc

    You can connect with Marc on his Website, his clinic Reproductive Wellness, and on Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube!

    Resources mentioned

    • FFP 032 | Acupuncture for Fertility | Male Factor Infertility | Marc Sklar
    • Snow Balls Underwear | Cooling Underwear for Men
    • Reproductive Wellness | Acupuncture and Integrative Medicine
    • Marc Sklar | The Fertility Expert

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    Music Credit: Intro/Outro music Produced by J-Gantic

    Fertility Friday | Fertility Management Masterclass

    This episode is sponsored by my Fertility Management Masterclass! Gain clarity and confidence using the Fertility Awareness Method and improve your cycle health at the same time! Click here for more information!

    1 hr
  • FFP 133 | Preparing for Pregnancy and Childbirth Naturally | Mama Natural {Genevieve Howland}

    Genevieve, who you may know as Mama Natural has shared hundreds of hilarious and informative videos that have empowered millions of women to embrace natural pregnancy, birth, and parenting. Her YouTube channel gets over a million video views each month, and she has just released her first book The Mama Natural Week to Week Guide to Pregnancy & Childbirth. Her new book is a great resource for mamas to be coming from a natural perspective. What I love about Genevieve's approach is that she recognizes that pregnancy and birth are normal and natural -- not a medical crisis. She is on a mission to inform you of your choices, because as the saying goes...knowledge is power.

    Topics discussed in today's episode

    • What was the inspiration behind the Mama Natural YouTube channel?
    • Genevieve shares her experience birthing her first child and why she made completely different choices the second time around
    • How to manage an un-medicated childbirth, how to stay focused without freaking out, and how to stay on top of the mental game during labour
    • Recognizing that labour is temporary and the real work starts once your baby arrives
    • The cascade of interventions -- how interventions early on increased the chance that you'll need more serious interventions down the line.
    • Presenting the routine testing and procedures done in pregnancy as options that you can choose instead of mandatory actions you must take
    • What you need to know in each trimester of pregnancy
    • How to manage your risk of developing gestational diabetes, or having a positive test for Group B strep by developing healthy eating habits
    • Setting yourself up for the healthiest pregnancy and birth from the start

    Connect with Genevieve {Mama Natural}

    You can connect with Mama Natural on her Website, on Facebook, Twitter, and on her YouTube Channel

    Resources mentioned

    • The Mama Natural Week-to-Week Guide to Pregnancy and Childbirth {Book} | Mama Natural {Genevieve Howland}
    • The Mama Natural Week-to-Week Guide to Pregnancy and Childbirth {Website} | Mama Natural {Genevieve Howland}
    • FFP 016 | Real Food for Gestational Diabetes | Pre-conception & Pregnancy Nutrition | Lily Nichols
    • FFP 025 | How Much Should Women Exercise During Pregnancy? | The Good, The Bad and the Uncomfortable | Lily Nichols
    • Misconceptions: Truth, Lies, and the Unexpected on the Journey to Motherhood {Book} | Anchor
    • The Business of Being Born {Documentary} | Ricki Lake | Abby Epstein

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    Music Credit: Intro/Outro music Produced by J-Gantic

    Fertility Friday | Fertility Management Masterclass

    This episode is sponsored by my Fertility Management Masterclass! Gain clarity and confidence using the Fertility Awareness Method and improve your cycle health at the same time! Click here for more information!

    58 min
  • [On-Air Client Session] FFP 132 | Fertility Awareness Reality Series | Using FAM for Birth Control Successfully & Confidently | Emily & Lisa

    In this edition of my Fertility Awareness Reality Series, I am sharing a client session with Emily. Emily was a member of my recent group and is actively avoiding pregnancy at the moment. Emily shares her experience of learning to trust the method and describes the phases she had to go through to get to the point where she feels confident using the method to prevent pregnancy.

    In this episode, as in the other episodes in my Fertility Awareness Reality Series, I pull back the curtain and show you inside a real client session. You get to see exactly what it's like to work with me one-on-one!

    You still have about 2 weeks to join my April 2017 Group Programs! Make sure to head over to the group program page and apply today to reserve your spot.

    Topics discussed in today's episode
    • What Emily gained from the group program after a full year of charting
    • How Emily went from thinking she never had any dry days to discover that most of her cycle days are actually dry
    • The process of deprogramming that has to happen to allow your partner to ejaculate inside of you on your infertile days (i.e. going fully unprotected)
    • Emily talks about how she manages her fertile window to manage using the method with her comfort level
    • How your birth control changes change with age and time
    • The lack of information about the common side effects of the pill given by healthcare providers.
    • The effect of hormonal contraceptives on testosterone and cervical mucus
    • Nutrient deficiencies related to the hormonal contraceptive use
    • Why it's easier to chart when your cycles are healthy even when you're trying to avoid pregnancy
    • Why the side effects associated with hormonal contraceptives tend to be downplayed by your physician
    • Why it's important to have all of the information to make informed choices about birth control
    Resources mentioned
    • FFP 095 | No More Periods? The Blessings of the Curse | Menstrual Suppression | The Pill | Dr. Susan Rako
    • Efficacy and Safety of an Injectable Combination Hormonal Contraceptive for Men (research study)
    • Clitoral vascularization and sexual behavior in young patients treated with drospirenone-ethinyl estradiol or contraceptive vaginal ring: a prospective, randomized, pilot study
    Related Podcast Episodes
    • [On-Air Client Session] FFP 131 | Fertility Awareness Reality Series | Managing Hashimoto’s Naturally | Going Gluten Free | Kelly & Lisa
    • [On-Air Client Session] FFP 130 | Fertility Awareness Reality Series | Transitioning from Hormonal Birth Control To Fertility Awareness | Coming Off The Pill | Lisa & Amy
    • [On-Air Client Session] FFP 129 | Fertility Awareness Reality Series | Shifting Your Mindset from Predicting Your Cycle (Rhythm Method Thinking) to Fertility Awareness | Lisa & Leda
    • [On-Air Client Session] FFP | 113 Fertility Awareness Reality Series | Hypothalamic Amenorrhea | Making Fertility Awareness Work for You | FAM & Breastfeeding | Managing Your Fertile Window | Sarah, Lisa, & Rose Yewchuk
    • [On-Air Client Session] FFP 112 | Fertility Awareness Reality Series | Low Progesterone, Miscarriage, Stress & The Menstrual Cycle | Overcoming Fertility Challenges | Amelia & Lisa
    • [On-Air Client Session] FFP 107 | Fertility Awareness Reality Series | Fertility Awareness Method | Low Hormone Cycle | Impact of a Long-Term Vegetarian Diet on the Menstrual Cycle | Carolina & Lisa
    • [On-Air Client Session] FFP 105 | Fertility Awareness Reality Series | Fertility Awareness Method | PCOS | Balancing Blood Sugar | Nutrition for Fertility | Teri & Lisa

    Join the community! Find us in the Fertility Friday Facebook Group

    Subscribe to the Fertility Friday Podcast on iTunes!

    Fertility Friday | Fertility Friday Group Programs

    This episode is sponsored by my Fertility Friday Group Programs! Gain clarity and confidence using the Fertility Awareness Method and improve your cycle health at the same time! New groups are starting in April 2017: Click here for more information!

    Music Credit: Intro/Outro music Produced by J-Gantic

    1 hr 9 min
  • [On-Air Client Session] FFP 131 | Fertility Awareness Reality Series | Managing Hashimoto’s Naturally | Going Gluten Free | Kelly & Lisa

    In this edition of my Fertility Awareness Reality Series, I am airing a client session with Kelly. Kelly is a member of my most recent Fertility Friday Group Program. She recently came off hormonal contraceptives and joined the group in preparation for pregnancy. Although Kelly isn't actively trying to conceive at the moment, she joined the group as a way to better understand her cycles and focus on improving her menstrual cycle health before she starts trying to conceive later on this year.

    One of the themes that arise in this episode is the importance of self-advocacy. Kelly recently received a diagnosis of Hashimoto's Thyroiditis as a result of our sessions together during the group program. In light of her new diagnosis, she has been making a number of changes to her diet and lifestyle to address this, and she is also working closely with a functional practitioner who is supervising her care. With that being said, in Kelly's case, this issue was only identified because she requested testing. An important reminder that we have to take an active role in our own healthcare.

    In this episode, as in the other episodes in my Fertility Awareness Reality Series, I pull back the curtain and show you inside a real client session. You get to see exactly what it's like to work with me one-on-one!

    You still have about 2 weeks to join my April 2017 Group Programs! Make sure to head over to the group program page and apply today to reserve your spot.

    Topics discussed in today's episode
    • Kelly's experience with hormonal contraceptives
    • Kelly's recent diagnosis of Hypothyroid (Hashimoto's Thyroiditis)
    • The impact of thyroid disorders on the menstrual cycle chart
    • What days are optimal for trying to conceive?
    • Why it's important to have your partner's sperm analyzed right off the bat
    • The role of cervical mucus in filtering out defective sperm
    • How to manage a gluten-free diet?
    • A whole food gluten-free diet vs a junk food gluten-free diet
    Resources mentioned
    • FFP 032 | Acupuncture for Fertility | Male Factor Infertility | Marc Sklar
    • Justisse User Guide
    • Fertility Friday Group Programs
    Related Podcast Episodes
    • [On-Air Client Session] FFP 130 | Fertility Awareness Reality Series | Transitioning from Hormonal Birth Control To Fertility Awareness | Coming Off The Pill | Lisa & Amy
    • [On-Air Client Session] FFP 129 | Fertility Awareness Reality Series | Shifting Your Mindset from Predicting Your Cycle (Rhythm Method Thinking) to Fertility Awareness | Lisa & Leda
    • [On-Air Client Session] FFP | 113 Fertility Awareness Reality Series | Hypothalamic Amenorrhea | Making Fertility Awareness Work for You | FAM & Breastfeeding | Managing Your Fertile Window | Sarah, Lisa, & Rose Yewchuk
    • [On-Air Client Session] FFP 112 | Fertility Awareness Reality Series | Low Progesterone, Miscarriage, Stress & The Menstrual Cycle | Overcoming Fertility Challenges | Amelia & Lisa
    • [On-Air Client Session] FFP 107 | Fertility Awareness Reality Series | Fertility Awareness Method | Low Hormone Cycle | Impact of a Long-Term Vegetarian Diet on the Menstrual Cycle | Carolina & Lisa
    • [On-Air Client Session] FFP 105 | Fertility Awareness Reality Series | Fertility Awareness Method | PCOS | Balancing Blood Sugar | Nutrition for Fertility | Teri & Lisa

    Join the community! Find us on the Fertility Friday Facebook Fan Page

    Subscribe to the Fertility Friday Podcast on iTunes

    Fertility Friday | Fertility Friday Group Programs

    This episode is sponsored by my Fertility Friday Group Programs! Gain clarity and confidence using the Fertility Awareness Method and improve your cycle health at the same time! New groups are starting in April 2017: Click here for more information!

    Music Credit: Intro/Outro music Produced by J-Gantic

    1 hr 1 min
  • [On-Air Client Session] FFP 130 | Fertility Awareness Reality Series | Transitioning from Hormonal Birth Control To Fertility Awareness | Coming Off The Pill | Lisa & Amy

    In this special edition of my Fertility Awareness Reality Series, I interview Amy. Amy is a member of my most recent Fertility Friday Group Program. Amy joined the group program right at the time she decided to come off hormonal contraceptives. Amy shares what she has discovered so far. She used the pill for the past 10 years, and although she didn't really experience any side effects, now that she's off the hormones she's since realized how it was affecting her.

    One of the key takeaways that Amy shares in this episode are how coming off the pill has reunited her with her sex drive. She had chalked up her lack of interest in sex to a personality trait, but since coming off the pill it is clear the pill was at fault for suppressing her sex drive.

    We also spend some time talking about what's normal after coming off hormonal contraceptives, especially when you're wanting to jump in and transition to using fertility awareness for birth control.

    In this episode, I pull back the curtain and show you inside a real client session, and you get to see exactly what it's like to work with me one-on-one!

    There is still time for you to apply to join my April 2017 Group Programs! Make sure to head over to the group program page and apply today to reserve your spot.

    Topics discussed in today's episode
    • Amy's experience with hormonal contraceptives
    • How Amy discovered the pill had killed her libido, and why she didn't notice over the past 10 years of using it
    • Transitioning from hormonal contraceptives to fertility awareness
    • What is "normal" after you come off the pill?
    • How to rely on fertility awareness when your temperatures are all over the place?
    • Why the process of learning fertility awareness for birth control takes 3-5 months to gain complete confidence
    • Is it possible to rely on fertility awareness for birth control?
    • What steps are involved in gaining complete confidence in the method?
    • The role of cervical mucus in fertility
    • The rationale behind the fertility awareness method
    Resources mentioned
    • FFP 005 | Using Fertility Awareness when trying to conceive | Allison Macbeth
    • Justisse User Guide
    • Fertility Management Masterclass
    • Fertility Friday Group Programs
    Related Podcast Episodes
    • [On-Air Client Session] FFP 129 | Fertility Awareness Reality Series | Shifting Your Mindset from Predicting Your Cycle (Rhythm Method Thinking) to Fertility Awareness | Lisa & Leda
    • [On-Air Client Session] FFP | 113 Fertility Awareness Reality Series | Hypothalamic Amenorrhea | Making Fertility Awareness Work for You | FAM & Breastfeeding | Managing Your Fertile Window | Sarah, Lisa, & Rose Yewchuk
    • [On-Air Client Session] FFP 112 | Fertility Awareness Reality Series | Low Progesterone, Miscarriage, Stress & The Menstrual Cycle | Overcoming Fertility Challenges | Amelia & Lisa
    • [On-Air Client Session] FFP 107 | Fertility Awareness Reality Series | Fertility Awareness Method | Low Hormone Cycle | Impact of a Long-Term Vegetarian Diet on the Menstrual Cycle | Carolina & Lisa
    • [On-Air Client Session] FFP 105 | Fertility Awareness Reality Series | Fertility Awareness Method | PCOS | Balancing Blood Sugar | Nutrition for Fertility | Teri & Lisa

    Join the community! Find us on the Fertility Friday Facebook Fan Page

    Subscribe to the Fertility Friday Podcast on iTunes!

    Fertility Friday | Fertility Friday Group Programs

    This episode is sponsored by my Fertility Friday Group Programs! Gain clarity and confidence using the Fertility Awareness Method and improve your cycle health at the same time! New groups are starting in April 2017: Click here for more information!

    Music Credit: Intro/Outro music Produced by J-Gantic

    1 hr 2 min
  • [On-Air Client Session] FFP 129 | Fertility Awareness Reality Series | Shifting Your Mindset from Predicting Your Cycle (Rhythm Method Thinking) to Fertility Awareness | Lisa & Leda

    In this special edition of my Fertility Awareness Reality Series, I interview Leda. Leda is one of my current clients, and she wanted to be part of the series to share her experience learning fertility awareness to use as hormone free birth control.

    One of the key takeaways that Leda shares in this episode how she has learned to interpret her fertility on a day to day basis instead of using past charts to predict her fertility. Leda's experience is also unique, because she somehow managed to escape hormonal contraceptive use altogether, and has what I lovingly refer to as "virgin cycles".

    In this episode, I pull back the curtain and show you inside a real client session, and you get to see exactly what it's like to work with me one-on-one!

    There is still time for you to apply to join my April 2017 Group Programs! Make sure to head over to the group program page and apply today to reserve your spot.

    Topics discussed in today's episode
    • Leda's story & how she managed to avoid ever using hormonal contraceptives
    • How to get used to the idea that you can't predict when you'll ovulate
    • Being patient through the learning process, which typically takes 2-3 full cycles
    • Using fertility awareness successfully to avoid pregnancy
    • Is your period fertile?
    • What is the semen elimination technique and how does it help you use fertility awareness more effectively?
    • What is the difference between arousal fluid and cervical mucus?
    • What factors can throw off your temperatures?
    Resources mentioned
    •  Justisse User Guide
    • Fertility Management Masterclass
    • Fertility Friday Group Programs
    Related Podcast Episodes
    •  [On-Air Client Session] FFP | 113 Fertility Awareness Reality Series | Hypothalamic Amenorrhea | Making Fertility Awareness Work for You | FAM & Breastfeeding | Managing Your Fertile Window | Sarah, Lisa, & Rose Yewchuk
    • [On-Air Client Session] FFP 112 | Fertility Awareness Reality Series | Low Progesterone, Miscarriage, Stress & The Menstrual Cycle | Overcoming Fertility Challenges | Amelia & Lisa
    • [On-Air Client Session] FFP 107 | Fertility Awareness Reality Series | Fertility Awareness Method | Low Hormone Cycle | Impact of a Long-Term Vegetarian Diet on the Menstrual Cycle | Carolina & Lisa
    • [On-Air Client Session] FFP 105 | Fertility Awareness Reality Series | Fertility Awareness Method | PCOS | Balancing Blood Sugar | Nutrition for Fertility | Teri & Lisa

    Join the community! Find us on the Fertility Friday Facebook Fan Page

    Subscribe to the Fertility Friday Podcast on iTunes!

    Fertility Friday | Fertility Friday Group Programs

    This episode is sponsored by my Fertility Friday Group Programs! Gain clarity and confidence using the Fertility Awareness Method and improve your cycle health at the same time! New groups are starting in April 2017: Click here for more information!

    Music Credit: Intro/Outro music Produced by J-Gantic

    48 min
  • FFP 128 | The Biggest Myths About Sex and Female Orgasm | 5 Practical Ways To Have Better Sex | The Key To Orgasms During Sex | Sex & Fertility Awareness | Lisa | Fertility Friday

    In this special solo episode, I address some of the common myths about sex, female sexual response. There are a number of misconceptions about sex that prevail and can have a negative impact on your sexual experiences with your partner, and I decided to tackle them in today's show.

    This is a topic that comes up in my one-on-one work with clients as well as within my group programs, and I wanted to share with you some practical ways to transform your sexual experience with your partner and have better sex.

    In addition to this episode, I wrote a blog post about female orgasm and sexuality called 5 Ways to Have Better Sex if you'd like to dive deeper into this topic.

    Topics discussed in today's episode

    • Is there something wrong with you if you don't orgasm from intercourse alone?
    • Why you might want to consider "foreplay" real sex
    • Why we should develop a broader definition sex
    • Why scheduling sex is actually sexy
    • Why it is important to show up intentionally for sex with your partner
    • Practical ways of staying in the moment during sex
    • The benefits of using fertility awareness to identify your fertile window
    • Why you should have sex outside of your fertile window when you're trying to conceive
    • Why you should take more time for foreplay, and while you're at it, stop calling it foreplay

    Resources mentioned

    • 5 Ways to Have Better Sex| Fertility Friday
    • She Comes First (Book) | Ian Kerner
    Related Podcast Episodes
    • FFP 034 | Healthy Sexuality, Orgasms, and Female Pleasure | Kim Sedgwick
    • FFP 039 | Sexuality in Relationships, Sexuality and Aging, and Sex Education | Dr. Melanie Davis

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    Fertility Friday | Fertility Friday Group Programs

    This episode is sponsored by my Fertility Friday Group Programs! Gain clarity and confidence using the Fertility Awareness Method and improve your cycle health at the same time! New groups are starting in April 2017: Click here for more information!

    Music Credit: Intro/Outro music Produced by J-Gantic

    45 min
  • FFP 127 | What Does a Normal Period Look Like? | How Much Am I Supposed To Bleed During My Period? | Lisa | Fertility Friday

    In this special solo episode, I address some common menstruation questions. Unfortunately, periods are talking about enough so, often times, women never truly understand what a normal period is supposed to like.

    I get asked questions about this topic time and time again by the women in the various programs and groups I run. I realized, if they have these questions, it’s likely you do as well.

    In addition to this episode, I’ve also written a blog post about this topic called How Much Am I Supposed to Bleed During My Period.

    Topics discussed in today's episode

    • How long does a normal period last and what is the bleeding pattern like?
    • How hormonal contraceptives impact your period
    • Is the period you have on the pill a real one?
    • How does a menstrual cup change your relationship with your period?
    • Variations of blood colors and what they may indicate
    • What are natural ways to improve your cycle?
    • What does the amount of blood say about your health and your hormonal profile?
    • Researching your Endometrial lining and how well it is developed
    • Focusing on your cycle and taking the time to learn about your body
    • How intimately connected your cycles are with your health
    • How does your cycle change after coming off hormonal contraceptives?

    Resources mentioned

    • How Much Am I Supposed to Bleed During My Period
    • FFP 018 | Arvigo Abdominal Therapy | Vaginal Steaming | Traditional Maya healing for Fertility and Menstrual Cycle Irregularities| Dr. Rosita Arvigo
    • FFP 014 | What does a Healthy Menstrual Cycle look like? | The Menstrual Cycle as the 5th Vital Sign | Colleen Flowers

    Join the community! Find us on the Fertility Friday Facebook Fan Page

    Subscribe to the Fertility Friday Podcast on iTunes!

    Music Credit: Intro/Outro music Produced by J-Gantic

    Fertility Friday | Fertility Friday Group Programs

    This episode is sponsored by my Fertility Friday Group Programs! Gain clarity and confidence using the Fertility Awareness Method and improve your cycle health at the same time! Click here for more information!

    37 min
  • FFP 126 | Does Your Diet Impact Your Breastmilk? | Eating for Two: How to Produce the Most Nutritious Breastmilk | Managing the Postpartum Period | What Breastfeeding is Really Like | Lily Nichols

    I’m excited to have Lily Back on the show for a record 4th appearance! Make sure to check out the resources section below for the list of our previous episodes together. We’ve covered Gestational Diabetes, Exercise during Pregnancy, and A Real Food Diet for PCOS so far and, in today’s show, we talk about breastfeeding nutrition.

    Although your doctor might tell you that it doesn’t much matter what you eat when you’re breastfeeding, Lily begs to differ. We talk about what to do to make sure you’re making the most nutritious milk for your baby and also how to make sure that you’re getting enough nourishment during the critical few months after birth.

    Topics discussed in today's episode

    • What happens to the body during breastfeeding?
    • How do nutritional requirements for a woman differ when pregnant, trying to conceive, and breastfeeding?
    • What happens to women when they’re not prepared for being as hungry as you get when breastfeeding?
    • How does the quality of the food you eat relate to the quality of your breastmilk?
    • How to be prepared for healthy options when you’re breastfeeding
    • Good fats vs. Bad fats: what to look for and what to avoid
    • What is breastmilk made of and how does it change to meet the requirements of the age and gender of your child?
    • How different kinds of breastmilk impact babies
    • Details about important nutrients when breastfeeding, such as Choline and Vitamin D
    • Why do some women have trouble producing breastmilk and what can be done about it?
    • Debunking the concept of a “pre-pregnancy body” and other myths about breastfeeding
    • Postpartum depression: How nutrition and diet relate to it, what steps to take if you experience it, and advice on getting help.
    • The importance of having a lactation consultant

    Connect with Lily Nichols

    You can connect with Lily on her Website and on Facebook and Twitter

    Resources mentioned

    • FFP 016 | Real Food for Gestational Diabetes | Pre-conception & Pregnancy Nutrition | Lily Nichols
    • FFP 025 | How Much Should Women Exercise During Pregnancy? | The Good, The Bad and the Uncomfortable | Lily Nichols
    • FFP 103 | Real Food for PCOS | PCOS, Insulin Resistance & Diabetes | Managing PCOS Naturally with Diet |  Balancing Blood Sugar | Lily Nichols
    • Real Food for Gestational Diabetes
    • Real Food For Gestational Diabetes by Lily Nichols
    • Real Food For Gestational Diabetes by Lily Nichols | Book Review
    • Why (Almost) Everything You Were Taught About Prenatal Nutrition is Wrong

    Join the community! Find us on the Fertility Friday Facebook Fan Page

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    Music Credit: Intro/Outro music Produced by J-Gantic

    Fertility Friday | Fertility Friday Group Programs

    This episode is sponsored by my Fertility Friday Group Programs! Gain clarity and confidence using the Fertility Awareness Method and improve your cycle health at the same time! Click here for more information!

    1 hr 23 min
  • FFP 125 | Bonus Episode | All About Baby Sleep | Fostering Good Sleep Habits Early | What You’re Not Thinking About When You’re Pregnant | Dana Obleman

    Dana Obleman is the founder and creator of The Sleep Sense™ Program. Not only does she support new mothers when they need it most in those first few months and years if you find that your baby isn’t sleeping well, she also trains and certifies sleep consultants worldwide.

    In today’s show, we talk about one of the things that you never really think about when you’re planning to have a family or even when you’re pregnant! We’re going to talk about baby sleep.

    Topics discussed in today's episode

    • What inspired Dana to create The Sleep Sense™ Program
    • Why you shouldn’t expect to have poor sleeping habits after you give birth
    • Is wanting more sleep a selfish desire as a new mother?
    • Typical sleep expectations in the first few months after giving birth
    • What can you do in the first few weeks to help your baby’s future sleep habits?
    • The first step to creating great sleep habits
    • The #1 mistake parents make that interferes with creating good sleep habits
    • Why being too strict in creating good sleep habits can lead to burnout
    • How to find a balance between working on sleep habits and not being too hard on yourself
    • The ongoing sleep conversation with your child
    • How do you know when it’s time to make a change in your child’s sleep habits?
    • How poor sleep can affect your child’s development and behavior
    • What are the two things Dana wants you to know?

    Connect with Dana Obleman

    You can connect with Dana Obleman on her website.

    Resources mentioned

    • Dana's Sleep Sense™ Program

    Join the community! Find us on the Fertility Friday Facebook Fan Page

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    Music Credit: Intro/Outro music Produced by J-Gantic

    Fertility Friday | Fertility Management Masterclass

    This episode is sponsored by my Fertility Management Masterclass! Gain clarity and confidence using the Fertility Awareness Method and improve your cycle health at the same time! Click here for more information!

    56 min

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