048: How To Prep For Pregnancy: The Nervous System, Epigenetics, and Maximizing Fertility with Dr. Cleopatra

Do you want to get pregnant, stay pregnant, and have the healthiest baby possible? Today’s guest is here to tell you how. Fertility is so much more than just sex hormones. It’s a complex network of systems that encompass everything from your nervous system to the social and cultural factors of your upbringing. Here to tell how you to get these all aligned is Dr. Cleopatra Abdou Kamperveen. Dr. Cleopatra is the Fertility Strategist and Executive Director of the Fertility & Pregnancy Institute. Today we talk about preconception, fertility, making superbabies, and the importance of having a Primemester - a protocol developed and refined by Dr. Cleopatra over the past 24 years. We also dive into The Fertility Pyramid, the most important elements of conception, whether or not infertility is real, and at what point in your conception journey you should think about seeking guidance from a medical professional. Episode Highlights: 5:36 Dr. Cleopatra's "primemester "and why it’s important for getting pregnant 15:19 The 5 levels of The Fertility Pyramid 28:06 Social and cultural factors that impact your ability to get pregnant 34:46 Dr. Cleopatra’s advice for women with autoimmune diseases 45:07 Signs that moving away from natural conception is the right idea for you Links and Resources: Fertility & Pregnancy Institute Dr. Cleopatra on Instagram Fertility & Pregnancy Institute on Instagram Related Episodes: Podcast 027: An Unconventional Approach to Motherhood and Parenting Podcast 041: Navigating Infertility: Causes, Testing And Your Options Before IVF Health Resources: Healing Hashimoto’s Course Thyroid Lab Guide + Tracker (free) Recommended Non-Toxic Products Connect With Carly: Frolicandflow.com Instagram: @frolicandflow Complete Show Notes Here.