The Journey to Baby Podcast

Ep 022: Just How Much Can Vitamin D Affect Pregnancy?

On today's episode, we are revealing the surpising amount of ways that Vitamin D can affect pregnancy. Vitamin D is usually one of the first things that doctors usually check, but if they haven't checked yours, now may be the time to advocate for it! And friend, Vitamin D deficiency is an epidemic, so it is possible that it could be affecting you even if you don't think it is. Learn why it is so important by listening to this episode!  In this episode, Megan discusses: >> The role of Vitamin D in the female reproductive system >> How adequate Vitamin D levels can be important for anyone: - Trying to improve their egg quality - Dealing with irregular periods or PCOS - Struggling with implantation failure, miscarriages, chemical pregnancy or failed IVF Need help advocating for yourself and your baby? Access these resources: >> Private Fertility Mentoring with Megan [https://www.journeywithconfidence.com/mentoring]>> Advocating for Answers Knowledge Base [https://www.journeywithconfidence.com/answers] (perfect for women who are confident in advocating on their own!) >> Free Blood Work Checklist [https://www.journeywithconfidence.com/checklist] for Recurrent Miscarriages and Implantation Failure Connect with Megan: >> TikTok [https://www.tiktok.com/@journeywithconfidence]>> Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/journeywithconfidence]>> Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/journeywithconfidence]>> Journey with Confidence Website [https://www.journeywithconfidence.com/]

Ep 021: How to Know When You are Ovulating

We are continuing our Back to Basics Series and today we are discussing 5 natural signs that we are ovulating. When you know what to look for, you can start paying close attention and become really in tune with your body. This skill can sometimes also allow you to unlock the shackles of ovilation kits and devices.  In this episode, Megan discusses: >> The 5 natural signs of ovulation >> Healthy cervical discharge >> Why men are sometimes more attracted to women at certain times Need help advocating for yourself and your baby? Access these resources: >> Private Fertility Mentoring with Megan [https://www.journeywithconfidence.com/mentoring]>> Advocating for Answers Knowledge Base [https://www.journeywithconfidence.com/answers] (perfect for women who are confident in advocating on their own!) >> Free Blood Work Checklist [https://www.journeywithconfidence.com/checklist] for Recurrent Miscarriages and Implantation Failure Connect with Megan: >> TikTok [https://www.tiktok.com/@journeywithconfidence]>> Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/journeywithconfidence]>> Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/journeywithconfidence]>> Journey with Confidence Website [https://www.journeywithconfidence.com/]

Ep 020: The Importance of Estrogen

Last week we talked all about progesterone and today we are going over why estrogen is so important! This episode is packed with everything you need to know about this crucial hormone including what to look out for to know if your levels are too low or too high.  In this episode, Megan discusses: >> The role of estrogen in our cycle >> Why estrogen is so important for ovulation, implantation and pregnancy >> Signs of high estrogen and low estrogen >> Precautions surrounding imbalanced estrogen and progesterone and and what that could mean for your trying to conceive journey Mentioned in this episode: >> Register for my FREE Class on What Testing to Ask For If You are Experiencing Recurrent Miscarriages or IVF Failure [https://www.journeywithconfidence.com/ask] and want MORE answers before taking your next steps Need help advocating for yourself and your baby? Access these resources: >> Private Fertility Mentoring with Megan [https://www.journeywithconfidence.com/mentoring] >> Advocating for Answers Knowledge Base [https://www.journeywithconfidence.com/answers] (perfect for women who are confident in advocating on their own!) >> Free Blood Work Checklist [https://www.journeywithconfidence.com/checklist] for Recurrent Miscarriages and Implantation Failure Connect with Megan: >> TikTok [https://www.tiktok.com/@journeywithconfidence] >> Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/journeywithconfidence] >> Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/journeywithconfidence] >> Journey with Confidence Website [https://www.journeywithconfidence.com/]

Ep 019: What You May Not Know About Progesterone

After a total overhaul of the podcast, we are back! And on today's episode, we are going back to basics to discuss the fundamentals of Progesterone. This episode is packed with everything you need to know about this crucial hormone and even more importantly, everything you need to know to ensure your levels are optimized to increase your chances of a successful pregnancy. I also include a FREE Progesterone Resource Guide [https://www.journeywithconfidence.com/progesterone] that will help you do this!  In this episode, Megan discusses: >> The role of Progesterone in our cycle >> Why Progesterone is so important for pregnancy >> Signs of low Progesterone >> Precautions surrounding Progesterone if you have a history of miscarriages, cervical insufficiency, or pre-term labor >> What to be aware of regarding testing Progesterone so you and your medical team aren't accidentally missing potential low levels >> What to advocate for to make sure your Progesterone levels are optimized Mentioned in this episode: >> Grab your FREE Progesterone Resource Guide [https://www.journeywithconfidence.com/progesterone] >> Register for my FREE Class on What Testing to Ask For If You are Experiencing Recurrent Miscarriages or IVF Failure [https://www.journeywithconfidence.com/ask] and want MORE answers before taking your next steps Need help advocating for yourself and your baby? Access these resources: >> Private Fertility Mentoring with Megan [https://www.journeywithconfidence.com/mentoring] >> Advocating for Answers Knowledge Base [https://www.journeywithconfidence.com/answers] (perfect for women who are confident in advocating on their own!) >> Free Blood Work Checklist [https://www.journeywithconfidence.com/checklist] for Recurrent Miscarriages and Implantation Failure Connect with Megan: >> TikTok [https://www.tiktok.com/@journeywithconfidence] >> Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/journeywithconfidence] >> Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/journeywithconfidence] >> Journey with Confidence Website [https://www.journeywithconfidence.com]

Ep 018: The Podcast is Back with Exciting News for Women Experiencing Recurrent Miscarriages

After taking several months off from the Line Eyes Podcast, we are back! In today's episode, I share with you some life updates as well as some exciting news for Journey with Confidence LLC! This news will be especially exciting if you are a woman experiencing recurrent miscarriages who is ready to do everything in her power to get answers and an appropriate protocol. I am SO LOOKING forward to connecting with you again! It feels good to be back!  And heads up - the name of this podcast will be changing soon to "The Journey to Baby Podcast", so keep your eyes open for that!  Looking for the course I mention in this podcast? You can find it here! www.journeywithconfidence.com/answers