Could your bathroom habits be quietly sabotaging your chances of getting pregnant? If you’ve been struggling to conceive, you may not realize how much your digestion impacts your fertility. When your body can’t properly eliminate excess estrogen through daily bowel movements, it can throw off your hormones, disrupt your cycle, and make conception more difficult. Read More

Is your fertility struggle really about MTHFR—or could your genes be pointing to a much bigger story? If you’ve ever been told that an MTHFR mutation explains why you can’t conceive—or if you’ve tried all the “clean living” advice and still aren’t seeing results—this episode is for you. We explore how genetics, oxidative stress, and hidden nutrient weaknesses can quietly impact egg and sperm health, making pregnancy feel out of reach even when you’re doing everything “right.” Read More

Did you know that the vitamin best known for fighting colds could also boost your fertility and protect your reproductive health? If you’ve been trying to conceive, chances are you’ve focused on tracking cycles, hormones, and protocols—yet one simple nutrient may be quietly making a big difference. Vitamin C not only strengthens immunity but also helps reduce inflammation, protect eggs and sperm from oxidative stress, and support implantation—all key factors in increasing your chances of a healthy pregnancy. Read More

Could hidden inflammation be the reason you’re struggling to conceive or experiencing recurrent miscarriage? Chronic inflammation is one of the most overlooked yet powerful factors impacting conception and miscarriage risk. Many women are told their symptoms are “normal” or that their “eggs are old,” but in reality, unaddressed inflammation could be the real reason your body isn’t creating a fertile environment for pregnancy. Read More

Could the hidden bacteria in your vaginal microbiome be the reason you’re struggling to get pregnant—or experiencing miscarriage? Most fertility advice focuses on hormones, ovulation, or sperm health. But the truth is, your vaginal microbiome is the gatekeeper for conception. When this delicate ecosystem is out of balance—even without symptoms—it can sabotage sperm survival, block implantation, and raise your risk of miscarriage. Read More

Have you been told your miscarriages are just “bad luck”? If you’ve experienced two or more pregnancy losses and your doctor says it’s common or nothing to worry about yet, you’re not getting the full picture. Miscarriages are not random. There are hidden, testable root causes that conventional fertility care often overlooks—things like thyroid dysfunction, clotting disorders, infections, hormone imbalances, and even sperm DNA fragmentation. Read More

Feeling stressed and worried it’s hurting your chances of getting pregnant? Even short bursts of stress can send your hormones into chaos, disrupting ovulation, lowering progesterone, and making your body feel unsafe to conceive. In this quick episode, Dr. Katie shares three fast, proven stress relief techniques you can do anywhere—no yoga mat, no meditation app, no extra time required—to instantly calm your nervous system and protect your fertility. Read More

Could hidden stress be the real reason you’re not getting pregnant? Stress doesn’t just make you “feel” tense—it changes your hormones, disrupts ovulation, affects implantation, and tells your body it’s not a safe time to conceive. In this episode, Dr. Katie reveals the five sneaky ways stress sabotages fertility and how to break the cycle so your body feels ready for pregnancy. Read More

Think melatonin is just for sleep? This overlooked hormone could be the missing link in your fertility journey. Melatonin isn’t just about better sleep—it’s a powerful antioxidant that protects egg quality and supports ovarian function. In today’s Get Pregnant Now Quickie, Dr. Katie breaks down how this sleep hormone plays a vital role in regulating ovulation, balancing progesterone, and even boosting IVF outcomes. Read More

What if the key to improving your fertility and regulating your hormones was as simple as adjusting when you sleep, eat, and get sunlight? In this powerful episode, Dr. Katie Wood sits down with functional dietitian Jillian Greaves to uncover the science behind your circadian rhythm and how it directly impacts fertility, hormone health, and PCOS. If you’ve been doing “all the things” and still struggling to conceive—or worried about miscarriage risk—your body’s natural clock could be the missing piece. Read More