Fertility Mini-Series, Ep 3: Holistic Pregnancy Support Through Every Trimester

Fertility Mini-Series, Ep 3: Holistic Pregnancy Support Through Every Trimester Welcome back to our Fertility mini-series! Today we're diving into pregnancy—from a truly functional and holistic lens. Whether you're currently pregnant, planning to conceive, or just want to better understand what happens during this season, this episode is for you. We walk through each trimester – breaking down the key hormonal shifts, functional lab markers to track, nutrient priorities, and supportive lifestyle practices that will help you feel more balanced throughout pregnancy. You'll learn how to catch early deficiencies, what your OB might be missing in standard labs, and how to nourish and protect your body during this incredibly transformative season.   Resources: • Message me your questions! → • Personalized fertility + hormone testing →   In this episode: 01:05 – Pregnancy from a functional perspective 02:15 – First trimester hormone shifts and symptoms 03:42 – Key nutrients to check in early pregnancy (resource) 05:26 – Nervous system and lifestyle support 07:02 – What's happening in the second trimester 08:07 – Thyroid, nutrients, glucose testing (resource) 09:24 – Core nutrients in the second trimester 10:28 – Lifestyle adjustments to make  11:16 – Third trimester shifts: estrogen, oxytocin, prolactin 11:48 – Nutritional priorities in the third trimester 12:54 – Preparing your body for birth + postpartum    I'm so grateful to have you here, friend. If you love the show, be sure to follow and leave me a review. New episodes drop every Friday!