The Fertility Fix with Dr. Jaclyn Smeaton

Dr. Jaclyn Chasse-Smeaton is an international teacher and lecturer who is considered a preeminent expert in integrative and functional medicine approaches to infertility. As a naturopathic physician, she has helped hundreds and hundreds of couples conceive- even in cases that seemed hopeless - through her private practice and mentorship programs. In today’s episode, Dr. Smeaton outlines her approach using root cause medicine and uncovers factors that are often overlooked when it comes to infertility. We discuss diet, nutrition, the gastrointestinal microbiome, exercise, and stress management – and why they matter when it comes to fertility. Today on The Lab Report: 3:30 Meet Dr. Jaclyn Smeaton and hear why she focuses on women’s health 7:15 Lack of options for women hormone imbalances and infertility gender bias 13:30 The microbiome and fertility 15:30 Nutrition optimization in preconception and maintaining a pregnancy 17:15 Using functional medicine testing in fertility 19:10 Debunking exercise myths in pregnancy 20:45 HPA axis balance in motherhood and fertility 22:30 Emerson Ecologics and Wellevate 25:10 The Fireball Additional Resources: Hello Fertility Emerson Ecologics Subscribe, Rate, & Review The Lab Report Thanks for tuning in to this week’s episode of The Lab Report, presented by Genova Diagnostics, with your hosts Michael Chapman and Patti Devers. If you enjoyed this episode, please hit the subscribe button and give us a rating or leave a review. Don’t forget to visit our website, like us on Facebook, follow us on Twitter, Instagram, and LinkedIn. Email Patti and Michael with your most interesting and pressing questions on functional medicine: [email protected]. And, be sure to share your favorite Lab Report episodes with your friends and colleagues on social media to help others learn more about Genova and all things related to functional medicine and specialty lab testing. Disclaimer: The content and information shared in The Lab Report is for educational purposes only and should not be taken as medical advice. The views and opinions expressed in The Lab Report represent the opinions and views of Michael Chapman and Patti Devers and their guests.    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.