Women’s Health RD Kaely McDevitt breaks down the phases of our cycle and how to use that data to not only prevent or get pregnant, but also to align what’s happening in your life based on what’s happening in your body. We take a deep dive into tracking your cycle using basal body temperature, cervical fluid and positioning, as well as all of the different options for hormonal or non-hormonal birth control. Kaely explains some of the pros and cons of different methods through a non-judgmental and informative lens. She shares tips for monitoring your hormone health and addressing any imbalances. At the time of recording Kaely is 35 weeks pregnant and shares what she did to prepare for pregnancy and get ready for postpartum.
We discuss:
-How to align your life with the different phases of your cycle
-Tracking your cycle with basal body temperature, cervical fluid, cervical positioning and ovulation tests, known as the Fertility Awareness Method (FAM)
-Birth control methods including the differences between hormonal and non hormonal options
-The roles of hormones in our body like progesterone, estrogen and cortisol
-Detecting and addressing common hormone imbalances
-Common diet and lifestyle mistakes to avoid when balancing your hormones
-How Kaely prepped her body for conception, her pregnancy self-care and what she’s doing to get ready for postpartum
-Kaely’s tips for getting enough protein and protein packed breakfast ideas
If you’re overwhelmed by, but want to understand and optimize your hormone health, this episode is for you!
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This podcast is for informational purposes only and is not intended to replace professional medical advice.
