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

EPISODE #45 — JUN 20, 2025

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.

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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 

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