Preconception Preparation Appointments, Providers, and Labs

[@LiveFertile]

Thanks for watching! Let me know in the comments below, what's the first appointment you'll be scheduling to get the ball rolling on preparing for conception?

[@rhi963]

dental for sure 😅 im pretty good at staying up to date with my other bodily areas

[@LiveFertile]

@@rhi963 As much as I love teeth, going to the dentist can be frightening for me. So I'm with you!

[@rhi963]

@@LiveFertile the crux of it is that i have weak throat/tongue muscles and it takes a lot of sustained effort to keep water and dental material out of the back of my throat 🙃

[@LiveFertile]

Oh man! That would make dental exams uncomfortable 😣

[@Jinxi928]

I really love your videos Kendra! Your voice is so relaxing!

[@LiveFertile]

Aww. Thanks, Julia!

[@JessicaMacKlein]

I just found this series and am loving it. I'm currently trying to work on improving my diet and working with my therapist to let go of fear around pregnancy. I had twin boys in 2022 and they were born premature and only lived a few days in the NICU. I know I want to be a mom again, but tbh I'm struggling with the anxiety. I'm also over 40 now, which is adding some anxiety. Do you have any dietary, yoga, or other advice for over 40 moms?

[@LiveFertile]

I'm so sorry for your loss, Jessica. That couldn't have been easy. I'm really proud of you for getting support from your therapist. The recommendations I would make for someone in their 40s are the same that I would make for someone in their 30s. So any of the videos I've shared to support fertility can be helpful. These four are a good starting place: - kzbin.info/www/bejne/i5mwp6dpaLKso68 - kzbin.info/www/bejne/nme9Y2qug9WtbK8 - kzbin.info/www/bejne/o33Rioxrl9CdrZY - kzbin.info/www/bejne/h2m9ppdvec6gm80 I'm rooting for you!

[@kalystaleona]

I've been struggling with getting everything together. The medical doctors are not as cooperative with working with my functional maternity specialist/acupuncturist. And I have had a huge problem getting into the pelvic floor PT. apparently there is only one that my insurance covers in the 3 largest cities near me. I'm about ready to just pay out of pocket as I already have issue from previous pregnancies. I agree with needing a mental health provider but that has also been a challenge to find. My next confirmed appointment is with the RE (reproductive endocrinologist) to talk about my possible blocked right ovary and hormone levels. I am glad I have found your channel.

[@LiveFertile]

Whew! Our healthcare system can be so complicated and inaccessible. So many unnecessary barriers to quality care. I almost didn't make this video because I was so concerned that people would feel stressed just thinking about how hard it can be to get the care they want and need. I applaud you for being willing to dive in and attempt to get the services you know are best for you. Best wishes with everything!

[@loveyourchichos]

amh is giving bmi 😂😂 this was really helpful, thank you.

[@LiveFertile]

Man, the parallels run deep! AMH definitely has its place under certain circumstances (unlike BMI, which has no redeeming qualities). But outside those circumstances, it's just distracting and making a lot of folks anxious for no reason.

[@lizziedm9763]

Tomorrow I have to have a hysteroscopy and biopsy to prepare for fertility treatments, bit nervous

[@LiveFertile]

Nerves are understandable, Lizzie. I'm sending you hugs and hope.