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#217 Preconception & Naturopathic Care with Jennifer Ward

Release Date: 02/26/2024

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Today, Tahnee welcomes Naturopath Jennifer Ward of Halsa Health onto the show. Jennifer specialises in women's health, particularly in preconception, pregnancy and postpartum care.

The women share a beautiful conversation surrounding preconception, what it is, what it entails, the role diet, lifestyle and stress play in hormonal health and why both women and men need to share the load when it comes to fertility and conception.

Throughout their chat, Tahnee and Jennifer explore the intricacies of preconception, delving into the many elements that are involved on the journey of preparing the body and psyche to carry and birth a child.

Jennifer, through her extensive work within a holistic and clinical setting, emphases the importance of an individualised approach, one that involves simple, sustainable, daily health practices to create an environment in which the body feels safe to host a growing child.

Jennifer highlights that ideally fertility is engaged with as a daily practice, and not thought of as something that is only tended if and when a woman wants to become pregnant.

Offering practical advice on managing stress and tuning into the body's natural rhythms through simple acts such as getting enough sleep, spending time in nature, and practicing gratitude.

The women explore the nuanced balance between being informed and becoming overwhelmed by the plethora of information available on preconception care, and the often overlooked role that male partners play in the preconception process overall. With attention called to the fact that their health and stress levels also play a crucial role in a successful conception.

This episode is a reminder that the journey to motherhood and beyond is deeply personal, and that women, by taking the time to listen to their bodies and seek support from the modalities and practitioners that feel aligned with their innate and individual needs can make all the difference.

After all each woman is the oracle of her own living system.

For those interested in learning more about Jennifer's work or seeking personalised support, find her at Halsa Health, and the links below.

Jennifer & Tahnee discuss:

- Body literacy and the menstrual cycles.
- The importance of preconception care for both women and men.
- How diet, lifestyle and stress influence fertility and hormonal health.

- Embracing preconception as a long term daily practice.
- The connection between diet culture and nutrient deficiencies in women.

Resource Guide:

Guest Links
Jennifer's Website
Jennifer's Instagram
Jennifer's Facebook
Halsa Health Website
Halsa Health Instagram
Halsa Health Facebook

Mentioned In This Episode
Jennifer's Preparing The Body For Pregnancy Online Course

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https://www.superfeast.com.au/blogs/articles/preconception-naturopathic-care-with-jennifer-ward-217

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