We’re told that getting pregnant is the hard part… but for many women, staying pregnant is the real challenge. And what’s often missing from the conversation? The immune system.

In today’s episode, I’m breaking down the overlooked (and under-tested) connection between immune dysregulation, toxin burden, and miscarriage—especially in the first trimester. We’ll explore how functional medicine and reproductive immunology both point to the same core truth: your immune system plays a critical role in whether your body accepts and sustains a pregnancy.

Whether you’ve experienced recurrent pregnancy loss, chemical pregnancies, failed IVF cycles, or you’re just trying to better prepare your body before conception—this episode is a must-listen.

In this episode you'll learn:

• Why pregnancy is an immune event, not just a hormonal one
• How immune dysregulation can lead to early loss—even when your labs are “normal”
• What reproductive immunologists look for (and what they often miss)
• How toxins like mold, heavy metals, and chemicals interfere with early pregnancy signaling
• The functional medicine approach to calming the immune system and supporting implantation
• Why the first trimester is a critical immune checkpoint—and what that means for preconception care
• What labs and systems we assess in our Reversing Infertility Program to reduce miscarriage risk

➡️ Apply to work with us in the Reversing Infertility Program (visit https://www.always-growing.com/reversing-infertility)
➡️ Follow along on Instagram @reversing_infertility for more education

Disclaimer: The content of this podcast is for informational and educational purposes only and is not intended to a be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Please consult your physician for medical advice. We always recommend working with a trained practitioner if you would like to do any testing and/or commence any protocols.