Ep. 215: Treating complex recurrent pregnancy loss through restorative reproductive medicine, with Amanda Frederick, NP

One pregnancy loss is too many, but for those who experience it over and over again it’s a special kind of heartbreak. In today’s episode, Caitlin welcomes restorative reproductive medicine nurse practitioner, Amanda Frederick, back to the show to explore the complex and sensitive topic of pregnancy loss, focusing on recurrent miscarriage. We discuss: The prevalence and emotional impact of pregnancy loss, especially for those trying to conceiveThe role of thorough history-taking to identify potential causes of miscarriageCauses of recurrent pregnancy loss, including genetic, structural, hormonal, autoimmune, and microbiome factorsKnowledge about various tiers of testing, from hormone panels to immunology and genetic assessmentsHow targeted treatment plans can improve pregnancy outcomes, including for women over 35Success stories demonstrating the effectiveness of personalized care and deeper investigationNOTE: This episode talks openly about hard topics such as miscarriage and pregnancy loss. GUEST BIO: Amanda Frederick is a board-certified family nurse practitioner at Fiat Integrative Health in Franklin, Tennessee, with a practice focused on women’s health (NaPro Technology), breast-feeding medicine, and functional medicine.  Amanda especially values empowering women to understand their bodies and optimize them. She is especially passionate about optimizing thyroid function for fertility and treating and preventing recurrent pregnancy loss. Amanda lives in Williamson County, Tennessee with her husband David and their four children. SHOW NOTES: Fiat Integrative HealthDr. Boyle's DHEA ResearchEp. 107: Reproductive Immunology & Pregnancy Loss, with Dr. Cynthia MangubatEp. 26: Miscarriage 101Send Us a Text!Support the showOther great ways to connect with Woven Natural Fertility Care: Learn the Creighton Model System with us! Register here!Get our monthly newsletter: Get the updates!Chat about issues of fertility + faith: Substack Follow us on Instagram: @wovenfertilityWatch our episodes on YouTube: @wovenfertilityLove the content? The biggest gift you could give is to click a 5 star review and write why it was so meaningful! This podcast is provided for educational and informational purposes only and does not constitute providing medical advice or professional services. The information provided should not be used for diagnosing or treating a health problem or disease, and those seeking personal medical advice should consult with a licensed physician. Always seek the advice of your doctor or other qualified health provider regarding a medical condition. If you think you may have a medical emergency, call 911 or go to the nearest emergency room immediately. Neither Woven nor its staff, nor any contributor to this podcast, makes any representations, exp...