Practically Fertile

Today's podcast episode is all about money- or rather deciding which blood work panels and diagnostics are TRULY WORTH the financial investments that come with them.

Today's episode kicks off a new mini-series I'm doing called, "Where Should I Spend My Money?" For today, we'll talk about:

----> The standard tests you should ALWAYS ask for…

----> The test to get if you haven't had your period in 3+ months…

----> When a uterine biopsy makes sense… and when it doesn't.

----> What tests your partner should be getting...

----> And you'll get my thoughts on the HSG test, sonograms, laparoscopies…

Listen, I know it's overwhelming just to read that list above… and depending on your insurance or the type of test, you're probably seeing $$$ all over the place.

But this is important- and with new advice, information and "internet experts" coming from all aspects of your life- I promise this episode will help break it down CLEARLY and CONCISELY so you spend money on the right things at the right time.

Today’s podcast episode is all about money- or rather deciding which blood work panels and diagnostics are TRULY WORTH the financial investments that come with them.

It's hard to let things go sometimes- especially when we're looking for answers. You're not getting pregnant so CLEARLY it's something you're doing wrong, right?

Well… no, not always.

Sometimes it simply is just the timing... and has absolutely nothing to do with what flavor tea you're drinking.

Yes, you do need to pay attention to lifestyle habits…

Yes, you do need to cut certain things from your diet…

And HECK YES, you do need to understand your cycle…

But still, there are just some things that you can officially toss in the "WHO CARES BUCKET!"

And that's what we're going to gab about today!

On today's episode I'm going to:

----> Break down the top 4 things I hear people worrying about most…

----> Explain why they aren't worth becoming a worry-wart over…

----> And there's a little bonus "ah ha" moment about spleen energy and digestion I think you're going to like…

Quit pulling your hair out over every little thing and join me to catch a breather.

TTC is exhausting YOU control the level of chaos… and I think you'll feel much better for doing so!

Links mentioned:

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It’s hard to let things go sometimes- especially when we’re looking for answers. You’re not getting pregnant so CLEARLY it’s something you’re doing wrong, right?

Angie and I met over 10 years ago when we shared a mutual working space. Basically, as a fertility acupuncturist I helped women get pregnant and then as a massage therapist- with a focus on fertility and prenatal care- Angie helped them through their pregnancies.f

She was like the PB to my Jelly <3

And now she's here to talk with us today! She's basically a self-care guru and today we'll be talking about the things you can do to help increase fertility and decrease pain or discomfort throughout the pregnancy from home.

In today's episode of the How to Get Healthy and Get Pregnant podcast you'll hear us dishing on:

---> All things massages: how it works for fertility, why to get them while pregnant, and how to find a massage therapist who specializes in them near you.

---> Castor Oil… and how to use it most effectively.

---> And of course more #selfcare hacks so you can take care of your body before, during and after baby!

Links mentioned:

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So many of you have been asking whether fertility massage will help you get pregnant.

There's nothing worse. Like literally… nothing.

Here you are doing EVERYTHING you're supposed to be doing: eating healthy, tracking your cycle, keeping your stress as low as possible and reading- or listening- up on #AllTheThings… and yet, there it is AGAIN!

So much for that stress.

It's almost like it's mocking you- telling you you're not worthy

Still, it hurts. Stings. Breaks you down and sometimes makes you want to throw in the towel. Trust me, after 10+ years in this sacred space, I've seen and heard it all- and I promise, you're not alone.

On today's episode of the How to Get Healthy and Get Pregnant podcast, I'm going over the 5 steps to overcoming disappointment after a BFN:

---> Yes, it is similar to the stages of grief- and owning those emotions is essential!

---> I'm going to open up about some of my own struggles in life and how I overcame those moments of being ready to quit…

---> And I have a freebie to help you outline the emotions you go through to help you walk through to the other side quicker and more effectively than letting it continue to build up and break you down.

Will the BFN ever get easier? Unfortunately not- but that doesn't mean we give up our dream of starting a family, right?

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Episode 74 Freebie

There's literally NOTHING WORSE than a BFN after you've done all the right thing. But that doesn't mean we have to give up on our dreams of starting a family.

My guest today is Jocey Rodriguez, my right hand person. She has been on show multiple times and if you're part of our private Facebook group, you certainly have benefited from her expertise.

A couple of weeks ago, Jocey and I were discussing cases, and we got on the topic of fertility urban legends that people believe to be true and how we wish these urban legends didn't spread like wildfire.

And you know what I'm talking about. "Eat pineapple and drink pomegranate juice." "Use Robitussin to thin the cervical mucus."

Listen we totally get it, when nothing is happening the way you envisioned, you want answers and you want to know what you can do today to fix it all.

I asked Jocey to be on the show today because 1) It gets lonely sometimes flying solo and 2) I wanted a little extra help to debunk some of the popular fertility legends that are out there.

These urban legends, while none of them are harmful, and in fact they might help some people, they are not the best way to approach your fertility.

OK, so we're going to:

• Debunk the top 6 urban legends when it comes to TTC
• The alternatives and practical actions you can take instead.

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You know what I’m talking about.  “Eat pineapple and drink pomegranate juice.” “Use Robitussin to thin the cervical mucus.” These urban legends, while none of them are harmful, and in fact they might help some people, they are not the best way to approach your fertility.