“Our reproductive health signals to us about our overall health at every stage of life.” 

“Improving digestive and metabolic health, blood sugar regulation and insulin sensitivity profoundly improves reproductive health and cycle regularity for women.”

“Digestive and liver health are critical for hormone health. Your quality of your nutrition and the diversity of your gut microbiome play a key role in estrogen metabolism.”

“A diet rich in produce, olive oil, eggs, nuts, seeds, beans, legumes, and leaner meats are important for reproductive health at any age.”

“The nutrition and lifestyle choices women and men make three months prior to conceiving is critical for the health of the pregnancy, and the long-term health of mom and baby.”

“Vitamin D has a profound effect on the reproductive system. Get your levels to a healthy place prior to conceiving, and keep them up through pregnancy and postpartum, and also during perimenopause and menopause.”

“Our circadian rhythm influences hormone production and secretion, insulin sensitivity, sleep quality, and digestion. Cultivate consistent meal times, bedtime, and wake times, and get outside for light exposure in the morning. The body loves predictability.”

“Men’s reproductive health matters. Semen quality has a larger impact on the development of the placenta than the health of the woman. Pregnancy risks such as preterm birth, preeclampsia, and gestational diabetes can be traced back to the man's pre-conception health.”

“Prior to conceiving, women and men should do blood work to test for vitamin D and iron stores, and do a full thyroid panel and comprehensive metabolic profile. Men should also do semen analysis.”

“Protein needs consistently rise as the pregnancy goes on. During breastfeeding, it's as high as it probably will ever be. Protect your stores of key nutrients to make sure the baby is not taking it from skeletal mass or minerals from your teeth during pregnancy and breastfeeding.”

“Hydrolyzed collagen peptides have a nice balance of amino acids, are easy to digest, and signal to your joints and bones to heal and rebuild. During perimenopause, collagen helps lower core body temperature to support deeper sleep.”

“In the initial weeks and months after giving birth, your nutrients needs increase while recovering from pregnancy and for breastfeeding. The placenta leaves a dinner-sized plate hole in your uterus. That wound needs to be filled.”