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Plantful Fertility & Pregnancy Podcast

Helping busy women confidently eat vegan, vegetarian and predominantly plant-based during their fertility and pregnancy journey without overwhelm. Join Dietitian Nutritionist Bec for weekly episodes on how to use nutrition to improve your fertility - that's your egg quality, sperm quality, uterine health and early embryo development.
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Episodes

Q&A with Fertility Specialist Dr James Brown

Welcome to the Plantful Fertility & Pregnancy Podcast In this episode, Dietitian Bec dives into the Q&A session with Dr James Brown. A Genea Fertility Specialist, Dr Brown is a Fellow of Royal Australian & New Zealand College of Obstetricians & Gynaecologists (FRANZCOG), holds Master of Public Health (MPH), University of Sydney and Bachelor of Medicine & Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS), University of Sydney and is currently completing a PhD in Health Economics. If you loved this e...

Apr 02, 202530 min

Kit's story - Part 2

Welcome to the Plantful Fertility & Pregnancy Podcast In this episode, Kit shares part 2 of starting her family and bringing her daughter into the world after ovulation induction and completing a PhD at the same time. To listen to part 1 of Kit's story, click here In her personal fertility journey as a 33-year-old who discovered she had a lower-than-normal egg reserve (AMH of 2.0). She talks through her experience of testing her egg reserve and facing the emotional challenges of learning the...

Mar 19, 202533 min

gut health & fertility - Is this your missing link?

Welcome to the Plantful Fertility & Pregnancy Podcast In this episode, Dietitian Bec tackles a fascinating and somewhat trending topic—the connection between gut health and fertility. You may have heard that diet and supplements play a role in fertility, but what about your gut microbiome? Research suggests that gut health can influence hormone balance, inflammation, nutrient absorption, and even implantation success. But how much does it really impact your chances of getting pregnant? And w...

Feb 26, 202525 min

3 Mistakes Women Make When Trying to Conceive

Welcome to the Plantful Fertility & Pregnancy Podcast In this episode, Dietitian Bec shares three big mistakes I see women make when trying to conceive—and what to do instead. How I can help you get pregnant & stay pregnant: Download my free fertility cheatsheet - 7 tweaks to get pregnant in 12 weeks. Boost your progesterone levels with the Implantation Success Bundle Shop my favourite protein powders here at Happy Way (use happyplantful ) or Nuzest...

Feb 19, 202520 min

The Controversy: Can You Really Improve Egg Quality?

Welcome to the Plantful Fertility & Pregnancy Podcast In this episode, Dietitian Bec tackles a controversial topic—whether improving egg quality before IVF, egg freezing, or trying to conceive is a myth or a reality. A board-certified OBGYN and fertility doctor in New York City recently shared her view that taking 3-6 months to optimize egg quality is largely a misconception. But is this true? How I can help you get pregnant & stay pregnant: Download my free fertility cheatsheet - 7 twea...

Feb 12, 202518 min

Eat THIS Christmas Morning (Fertility Friendly Chia Pudding)

Welcome to the Plantful Fertility & Pregnancy Podcast In this episode, Dietitian Bec shares a yummy high protein breakfast option for Christmas Eve. It'll keep you going when you're on the go and help you stay nourished during the festive period. How I can help you get pregnant & stay pregnant: Download my free fertility cheatsheet - 7 tweaks to get pregnant in 12 weeks. Boost your progesterone levels with the Implantation Success Bundle Shop my favourite protein powders here at Happy Wa...

Dec 18, 202410 min

Delicious & Healthy Rocky Road (Festive Season Recipe)

Welcome to the Plantful Fertility & Pregnancy Podcast In this episode, Dietitian Bec shares fertility friendly recipe perfect for the festive season. How I can help you get pregnant & stay pregnant: Download my free fertility cheatsheet - 7 tweaks to get pregnant in 12 weeks. Boost your progesterone levels with the Implantation Success Bundle Shop my favourite protein powders here at Happy Way (use happyplantful ) or Nuzest...

Dec 11, 202411 min

How to 10x implantation success

Welcome to the Plantful Fertility & Pregnancy Podcast In this episode, Dietitian Bec shares how to boost progesterone levels naturally to thicken your uterine lining and support healthy blood flow to your growing embryo. How I can help you get pregnant & stay pregnant: Download my free fertility cheatsheet - 7 tweaks to get pregnant in 12 weeks. Boost your progesterone levels with the Implantation Success Bundle Fast track your fertility & bring home a healthy baby with my proven ste...

Dec 02, 202422 min

ttc for 16 months, living low-tox lifestyle (so why can't she get pregnant)

Welcome to the Plantful Fertility & Pregnancy Podcast In this episode, Dietitian Bec answers what she would do when posed with the following real life scenario "ttc for 16 months, living low-tox lifestyle (so why can't she get pregnant)" Link to order your Semen Anaysis Test Kit with Sapyen . How I can help you get pregnant & stay pregnant: Download my free fertility cheatsheet - 7 tweaks to get pregnant in 12 weeks. Boost your progesterone levels with the Implantation Success Bundle Fas...

Nov 27, 202416 min

HELP! I have low iron, had multiple chemical pregnancies + have a uterine lining thickness of 6mm

Welcome to the Plantful Fertility & Pregnancy Podcast In this episode, Dietitian Bec answers what she would do when posed with the following real life scenario "I have low iron, am struggling to conceive, had multiple chemical pregnancies and have a uterine lining thickness of 6mm. HELP!". Tune into discover the answers. How I can help you get pregnant & stay pregnant: Forget tracking your cycle! Start here Download the 7 tweaks to get pregnant Fertility Nutrition Intensive - Apply Now! ...

Nov 20, 202421 min

Low AMH? 3 signs you need to improve egg quality

Welcome to the Plantful Fertility & Pregnancy Podcast In this episode, Dietitian Bec discusses 3 signs you need to improve your egg quality. We can't test egg quality with a blood test but if you're struggling with low AMH anxiety make sure you look out for these signs and follow the suggested strategies to follow. Doors open to the 8 week live round of Prep Your Body For Baby opens 3 times a year, join the waitlist here . How I can help you get pregnant & stay pregnant: Forget tracking ...

Nov 06, 202414 min

13 healthy embryos after Overcoming Extreme Fatigue, Adenomyosis & A stressful job

Welcome to the Plantful Fertility & Pregnancy Podcast In this episode, Tamara opens up about her fertility journey, sharing how she discovered she had Adenomyosis after years of being told her heavy periods were normal. Struggling with extreme fatigue and wanting to feel confident meeting her nutrient needs as a vegan, Tamara joined Prep Your Body For Baby as she prepared for IVF. She reveals how she balanced her busy lifestyle, including overseas travel, with IVF preparation. In an amazing ...

Sep 25, 202438 min

33 & Facing AMH 2.0: How Kit Achieved a Healthy Pregnancy in 12 Weeks

Welcome to the Plantful Fertility & Pregnancy Podcast In this episode, Kit shares her personal fertility journey as a 33-year-old who discovered she had a lower-than-normal egg reserve (AMH of 2.0). She talks through her experience of testing her egg reserve and facing the emotional challenges of learning the results. As a Bee Scientist, Kit emphasizes the importance of using a science-backed fertility framework to guide her decisions and how joining Prep Your Body For Baby helped her meet h...

Sep 18, 202431 min

Is oxidative stress hurting your egg quality?

Welcome to the Plantful Fertility & Pregnancy Podcast In this episodee Fertility & Pregnancy Dietitian Bec dives into the impact of oxidative stress on your eggs. If you are over the age of 30 or you have recently had your egg reserve tested and it's showing a results less than ideal for your age, you need this episode to understand how oxidative stress can get in the way of you trying to conceive. How I can help you get pregnant & stay pregnant: Forget tracking your cycle! Start her...

Sep 11, 202416 min

3 dietitian recommended protein powders

Welcome to the Plant-based Pregnancy Podcast. In this episode Plant-based Pregnancy Dietitian Bec provides 3 suggested products if you are looking for a protein powder. How I can support you: Pregnant? Join the Plant-based Pregnancy Foundations & eat with confidence in less than 3 hours Got a question you would like me to answer on the podcast. Submit it anonymously here. Trying to get pregnant naturally before the end of the year? Download the 7 tweaks to get pregnant Protein Powders: Nuzes...

May 26, 202413 min

How to choose a safe protein powder

Welcome to the Plant-based Pregnancy Podcast. In this episode Plant-based Pregnancy Dietitian Bec steps you through what to look for when choosing a protein powder. How I can support you: Join the Plant-based Pregnancy Foundations & eat with confidence in less than 3 hours Got a question you would like me to answer on the podcast. Submit it anonymously here. Trying to get pregnant naturally before the end of the year? Download the 7 tweaks to get pregnant...

May 19, 202418 min

GROW - 3 BEST tips to reduce nausea during pregnancy

Welcome to the Plant-based Pregnancy Podcast. In this episode Plant-based Pregnancy Dietitian Bec talks through how to reduce and manage nausea during pregnancy with her top 3 recommendations. How I can support you: Join the Plant-based Pregnancy Foundations & eat with confidence in less than 3 hours Got a question you would like me to answer on the podcast. Submit it anonymously here. Trying to get pregnant naturally before the end of the year? Download the 7 tweaks to get pregnant...

Apr 28, 202412 min

PREP: Are you really ovulating? How to tell

Welcome to the Plant-based Pregnancy Podcast. In this episode Plant-based Pregnancy Dietitian Bec talking through the common causes of anovulation (a lack of ovulation) and what you can do to kick start ovulation with food and nutrition. How I can support you: Got a question you would like me to answer on the podcast. Submit it anonymously here. Trying to get pregnant naturally before the end of the year? Download the 7 tweaks to get pregnant naturally in 12 weeks. Ready to get pregnant & st...

Apr 21, 202422 min

PREP: 4 sustainable swaps to boost your fertility

Welcome to the Plant-based Pregnancy Podcast. In this episode Plant-based Pregnancy Dietitian Bec shares 4 swaps you can make in your kitchen and bathroom that are good for the planet and your fertility. How I can support you: Got a question you would like me to answer on the podcast. Submit it anonymously here. Trying to get pregnant naturally before the end of the year? Download the 7 tweaks to get pregnant naturally in 12 weeks. Ready to get pregnant & stay pregnant? Book a free call here...

Feb 25, 20249 min

PREP: Cooking methods to boost fertility

Welcome to the Plant-based Pregnancy Podcast. In this episode Plant-based Pregnancy Dietitian Bec shares how it's not always about how "healthy your diet is" but also how you're cooking your food. How I can support you: Got a question you would like me to answer on the podcast. Submit it anonymously here. Trying to get pregnant naturally before the end of the year? Download the 7 tweaks to get pregnant naturally in 12 weeks. Ready to get pregnant & stay pregnant? Book a free call here. Waitl...

Feb 18, 202412 min

2 mistakes making it HARDER to stay pregnant

Welcome to the Plant-based Pregnancy Podcast. In this episode Plant-based Pregnancy Dietitian Bec shares common mistakes making it harder for you to stay pregnant. How I can support you: Got a question you would like me to answer on the podcast. Submit it anonymously here. Trying to get pregnant naturally before the end of the year? Download the 7 tweaks to get pregnant naturally in 12 weeks. Ready to get pregnant & stay pregnant? Book a free call here. Waitlist for PYBB - get $200 off Get 5...

Feb 11, 202428 min

PREP: How to choose the best prenatal?

Welcome to the Plant-based Pregnancy Podcast. In this episode Plant-based Pregnancy Dietitian Bec shares the key steps you want to go through to choose the best or right prenatal in the lead up to and during pregnancy. How I can support you: Got a question you would like me to answer on the podcast. Submit it anonymously here. Trying to get pregnant naturally before the end of the year? Download the 7 tweaks to get pregnant naturally in 12 weeks. Ready to get pregnant & stay pregnant? Book a...

Jan 28, 202442 min

PREP: Essential steps when you have low AMH

Welcome to the Plant-based Pregnancy Podcast. In this episode Plant-based Pregnancy Dietitian Bec shares essentials steps to take when you have low egg reserve (low AMH) How I can support you: Got a question you would like me to answer on the podcast. Submit it anonymously here. Trying to get pregnant naturally before the end of the year? Download the 7 tweaks to get pregnant naturally in 12 weeks. Ready to get pregnant & stay pregnant? Book a free call here. Waitlist for PYBB - get $200 off...

Jan 14, 202419 min

PREP: 8 bloods to get for a healthy pregnancy in 2024

Welcome to the Plant-based Pregnancy Podcast. In this episode Plant-based Pregnancy Dietitian Bec shares 8 blood tests to get before your start trying for a baby. How I can support you: Got a question you would like me to answer on the podcast. Submit it anonymously here. Trying to get pregnant naturally before the end of the year? Download the 7 tweaks to get pregnant naturally in 12 weeks. Ready to get pregnant & stay pregnant? Book a free call here. Waitlist for PYBB - get $200 off Get 5%...

Jan 07, 202418 min

PREP: Insulin resistance & pregnancy loss... a link?

Welcome to the Plant-based Pregnancy Podcast. In this episode Plant-based Pregnancy Dietitian Bec share how insulin resistance nay be increasing the risk of pregnancy loss and what do to about it. How I can support you: Got a question you would like me to answer on the podcast. Submit it anonymously here. Trying to get pregnant naturally before the end of the year? Download the 7 tweaks to get pregnant naturally in 12 weeks. Want to feel confident meeting your nutrient needs during pregnancy? Le...

Dec 31, 202316 min

PREP: 6 sign & symptoms of low egg quality

Welcome to the Plant-based Pregnancy Podcast. In this episode Plant-based Pregnancy Dietitian Bec share 6 signs and symptoms that low egg quality could be stopping you from getting pregnant and staying pregnant. How I can support you: Got a question you would like me to answer on the podcast. Submit it anonymously here. Trying to get pregnant naturally before the end of the year? Download the 7 tweaks to get pregnant naturally in 12 weeks. Want to feel confident meeting your nutrient needs durin...

Dec 24, 202320 min

GROW: 5 pregnancy-safe mocktail recipes

Welcome to the Plant-based Pregnancy Podcast. Thirsty? In this episode Plant-based Pregnancy Dietitian Bec shares 5 mocktail recipes that are good for you and your baby. Are you newly pregnant and navigating the world of vegan or vegetarian nutrition? Do you find yourself worrying about meeting your and your baby's nutrient needs? 'The Plant-based Pregnancy Foundations' is here for you. Join the Plant-based Pregnancy Foundations and get TWO bonus guides when you join before Dec 31st, 2023 How I ...

Dec 18, 202324 min

GROW: 6 tips to avoid food poisoning during Christmas

Welcome to the Plant-based Pregnancy Podcast. The festive season can be notorious for food poisoning and when you're pregnant the risk goes up because you're vulunerable. Tune into this episode to learn how to minimise the risk of food poisoning during this festive period. Want to go deeper? Join the Plant-based Pregnancy Foundations How I can support you: Got a question you would like me to answer on the podcast. Submit it anonymously here. Trying to get pregnant naturally before the end of the...

Dec 12, 202324 min

GROW: What's The Best Prenatal?

Welcome to the Plant-based Pregnancy Podcast. Wondering what the best prenatal supplement is? Tune into this episode to discover how your a personalised supplement plan can help you feel confident meeting your nutrient needs during pregnancy. Ready to book a Comprehensive Prenatal Supplement Check-Up? Go here. How I can support you: Got a question you would like me to answer on the podcast. Submit it anonymously here. Trying to get pregnant naturally before the end of the year? Download the 7 tw...

Dec 03, 202335 min

PREP: 3 EDC's To Reduce When TTC

Welcome to the Plant-based Pregnancy Podcast. In this episode we're diving Endocrine Distrupting Chemical and their negative impact on female fertility. How I can support you: Got a question you would like me to answer on the podcast. Submit it anonymously here. Trying to get pregnant naturally before the end of the year? Download the 7 tweaks to get pregnant naturally in 12 weeks. Want to feel confident meeting your nutrient needs during pregnancy? Learn how we can work together. Book a free ca...

Nov 26, 202312 min
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