49: Conception and Beyond - Preparing our Bodies for Optimum Health with Dr. Aumatma Simmons

On this episode of the Soaring Child, my guest is a double board certified naturopathic doctor and endocrinologist in practice for 15 years, Dr. Aumatma. Dr. Aumatma supports couples to create the family of their dreams and also trains doctors who want to specialize in fertility. She is the best-selling author of Fertility Secrets: What Your Doctor Didn't Tell You About Baby-Making, and she's on a mission to help bring healthier, happier babies into the world by creating healthier parents. Dr. Aumatma has been featured on ABC, Fox, CBS, KTLA, Mind, Body Green, and The Bump. Fertility might seem like an odd topic for the Soaring Child podcast, but there were a lot of amazing tips dropped in this episode that will not only benefit those that are trying to get pregnant, but also those who have had babies in the past.  Did you know the postnatal period lasts for several years? If you've had a baby in the last four years, this is an episode not to miss. If you are planning to have a baby in the next four years, this is an episode not to miss. And even if you are not planning to have any more children, this is an episode not to be missed. Dr. Aumatma shares critical tips in this episode that can help us reset the nervous system and maintain optimum health.  Key Takeaways [7:31] The postpartum period and why it lasts longer than most people assume [9:45] How to reset our nervous systems [11:01] Meditation [12:25] Tips to optimize sleep [14:25] Melatonin disruptors [15:28] Favorite supplements to support the nervous system and sleep [16:46] Appropriate doses of melatonin [19:02] How to boost oxytocin  [22:20] The importance of asking for support [24:03] What to do if having trouble conceiving [28:45] The importance of diet and lifestyle [34:00] Supplements for optimum health   Memorable Quotes: "That postpartum period, which generally is thought to be three months, is actually more like three years." "Restoring the nervous system is such a big component of this, and there are some really easy things that we can do to help the nervous system." "Sunlight in the first 30 minutes of waking up actually supports the production of cortisol. It's called the cortisol awakening response." "Melatonin is thrown off or will not kick into production anytime it sees light."  "Having that awareness of what is it that we need and how do we get that support, is going to help relax your nervous system."  "Oxytocin really takes us into parasympathetic mode… It supports the production of serotonin, dopamine, literally all of our inhibitory neurotransmitters, and it's going to help us feel supported." "If you are not getting your menstrual cycle yet, then to me that's a sign that your body's not ready to get back into the game of conception." "The nervous system is the foundation of everything. So if you take nothing from this interview, then work on the nervous system." "We are potentially pinning on age what has to do with diet, lifestyle, lack of nutrients, and lack of honest good support. " How to Connect with Dr. Aumatma Simmons Website: https://www.holisticfertilityinstitute.com/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/holisticfertilitydoctor/?hl=en  TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@holisticfertilitydoctor    Dana Kay Resources: Website: https://adhdthriveinstitute.com/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ADHDThriveInstitute/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/adhdthriveinstitute/  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/ADHDThriveInstitute  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/adhd-thrive-institute/mycompany/  Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.ph/adhdthriveinstitute/  Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@adhd_thriveinstitute    International Best Selling Book, Thriving with ADHD – https://adhdthriveinstitute.com/book/  Free Reduce ADHD Symptoms Naturally Masterclass – https://bit.ly/3GAbFQl   ADHD Parenting Course – https://info.adhdthriveinstitute.com/parentingadhd ADHD Thrive Method 4 Kids Program – https://adhdthriveinstitute.com/packages/