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The postpartum period can be extremely challenging for new and veteran parents alike. Not only has your life changed, and a whole new person entered the picture, but your body must recover from labor or major surgery! No matter what your labor looked like, the...
If you’ve always imagined being a mom one day, you might be left wondering, is it too late to optimize my fertility? There are a lot of misconceptions about fertility in your 30s. The good news is that it’s NOT too late! Women are giving birth later, and it’s no...
Ladies, if you’re trying to get pregnant and looking for natural ways to support your fertility, there is no better place to start than by optimizing your eggs with nutrition. The fact of the matter is that what you eat directly affects your health, especially the...
There are a million different advice columns on what you should or should not do when pregnant. After all, you’re growing a baby which is difficult work. Regardless, it begs the question what should you do when you’re trying to get pregnant? How can you prepare your...
You didn’t know what love was until you had a baby. For new moms taking care of a newborn is the most exciting and overwhelming experience of your life. Your thoughts are constantly on your new bundle of joy. Is she sleeping well? Is she too cold? Too hot? Does she...
If you’re anything like most new moms, you’ve done extensive research on how to take care of your body during pregnancy. You’ve probably made a detailed birth plan and spent hours prepping the nursery. One thing you might not have considered amidst all the other new...
There are a lot of reasons women choose to stop taking hormonal birth control, but the transition can be difficult. If you’re like most females, you’ve been taking birth control since your early teens and haven’t had a period for months, maybe years! Unfortunately,...
You’ve probably seen exercise balls used in yoga class or at the gym, but did you know they can also be used for birth?! When an exercise ball is used to prepare for labor it is called a “birth ball.” Read on because it may just become one of your favorite purchases...
It’s safe to say that a woman knows what happens to her body once a month for the majority of her adult life. Women have about 450 menstrual cycles in their lifetime. It’s not something that we’re likely to forget about. While most of us know the basics of what goes...
As a mama-to-be, you are probably worried about a million things at once. Trust me, I’ve been there! When you become pregnant your own health comes crashing into perspective. Or, you may not be a mama yet. Your thoughts are consumed by preconception care and getting...
Swollen ankles, stretch marks, indigestion, and constipation phew! Pregnancy can come with a lot of annoying symptoms. It’s also a time of intense joy and excitement. You feel those little arms and legs kicking away in your belly and can’t help but smile. As a mom,...
Would you believe me if I told you that there is a connection between the food you eat and your hormones? The truth is, nutrition is extremely powerful. It has the ability to make or break your health. Specific nutrients, dietary patterns, and overall nutrition can...
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dr. mandy patterson, ND, fertility practitioner, & speaker
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Using a lifetime of experience and science-backed recommendations, I help women like you get to the root cause of your health issues and find optimal health by educating, inspiring, and empowering you to be your own best health advocate.
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If you’re ready to successfully overcome your fertility struggles, boost your overall wellness and health, and invite joy and happiness into your life - I can’t wait to get to know you!