Episode 54: Prepping the Body for Pregnancy with Jennifer Falkner

Episode 54 - Jennifer Falkner, Uplift for Her Nurse Practitioner, joins us to talk about the often-overlooked but critical window of preconception care—what women (and their partners!) can do before pregnancy to improve outcomes during pregnancy, postpartum, and beyond. We dive deep into the Uplift for Her approach to preconception health, offering a refreshingly proactive model that focuses on working upstream—long before pregnancy complications arise. Whether you’re thinking about getting pregnant in the next year, supporting a daughter or friend through the journey, or navigating recovery between pregnancies, this episode is full of practical insights and empowering advice. What we cover:  Why conventional preconception care often falls short How optimizing health before pregnancy can prevent complications like gestational diabetes, preeclampsia, and postpartum depletion What the research says (and doesn’t say) about preconception health—and why we shouldn’t wait for perfect data to act. Resources mentioned: Prenatal vitamin brands: Thorne, Pure Encapsulations, Needed Uplift for Her’s Six Pillars of Health handout Functional lab work options for Vitamin D, iron, B12, thyroid, and more Thanks for listening! Visit upliftforher.com to learn more about our clinic and services. New podcast episode every Tuesday! Connect with us on Instagram and YouTube at @upliftforher. If this episode spoke to you, please take a moment to rate, review, or share it with someone who needs to hear it. Your support helps us reach more women with compassionate, evidence-based guidance on their path to wellness.   Support our podcast by using any of the following links & Uplift For Her discount codes:  Amazon Storefront: https://www.amazon.com/shop/upliftforher Coconu: Use code “upliftforher” at checkout for 15% off at coconu.com Fullscript Supplement Shop: https://us.fullscript.com/welcome/mcracroft Just Ingredients: Use code “upliftforher” for 10% off at https://justingredients.us/UPLIFTFORHER LumeBox: Save $250 with our link. Click here to shop Needed: 20% of your first order with our link. Click here to shop Saalt Period Products: Use code “UPLIFTFORHER20” for 20% off. Click here to shop