Ep.231: What to Test and Monitor Throughout Pregnancy

If you’ve been trying to conceive for over a year and want this level of detective work on your case, apply to work with me and my team here: https://drjanelevesque.com/application/?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=podcast_audio_captivate It takes about 5–7 minutes to complete. If we can help, we’ll invite you to a free Fertility Clarity Call with one of my team members. On that call, we’ll go through your story, see what’s been missed, and walk you through our simple 3‑step Clarify → Correct → Conceive process that’s helped over 70% of our clients finally bring home a healthy baby.Episode SummaryIf you just found out you're pregnant, or you're getting ready to start trying, this episode is for you. I walk you through exactly what to test the moment you get a positive result, hCG and progesterone, not just one or the other, and why waiting until your first ultrasound to know if things are okay isn't good enough. You'll learn what I test for in each trimester, from methylation and thyroid function to bile acids and cervical length, why easy conception doesn't mean an easy pregnancy, and two real patient stories where catching something early through testing made all the difference.In this episode, you’ll learn:hCG alone doesn't tell you enough; pairing it with progesterone gives a fuller picture of the pregnancyConventional standards accept progesterone above 10, but levels above 20 offer better supportDon't stop progesterone when a trimester ends; wait until testing confirms the placenta has taken overStruggled to conceive? Underlying issues can resurface during pregnancy, so more monitoring helps, not lessNo symptoms doesn't mean no risk; some complications only show up through testingCatching problems early through regular testing helps prevent emergencies later in pregnancyAbout Dr. Jane’s PracticeI’m a Naturopathic Doctor and Natural Fertility Expert. My team and I work 1:1 with couples who’ve been struggling with infertility for 1+ years to get to the root cause of their fertility issues so they can conceive and bring a healthy baby home, using advanced lab testing and personalized protocols.Our mission is to make science-backed, natural fertility care the standard so more couples can build healthy, thriving families.If you want this level of support on your own case, apply here: drjanelevesque.com/application