FCP E186. The Preconception Revolution with Dr. Ann Shippy MD

This week's episode I'm answering your burning question about a very popular vaginal test and how it can help you get pregnant. Is Evvy worth doing when you're TTC? Keep listening to find out my thoughts! You can get 25% off TempDrop until March 31st with the code KELSEYTD in celebration of International Women's Day! Unsure what labs to ask for in order to get more answers on your fertility journey? Or maybe your doctor ordered some labs but you have no idea what they mean, if they're optimal or if they're even the RIGHT labs to help you? Get my complete lab work up to help you get pregnant for just $37. Click here to get access.

This week I sat down with Dr. Ann Shippy to discuss her new book, The Preconception Revolution, and the importance of taking our health seriously before trying to conceive. Not just to help boost our fertility potential, but to positively influence the health of our future children. We talked about different ways you can help to influence your body's ability to get pregnant, like managing environmental toxin load or investigating autoimmunity. Learn more about Dr. Shippy and her book, The Preconception Revolution, on her website https://annshippymd.com/. Don't forget, my free 5-day live Fertility Confidence Bootcamp starts on Monday. We're going to start building your fertility care plan together AND I'm giving away the chance to win a Fertility Confidence Method Scholarship to come work with me and my team. Register at ttc.kelseyduncan.com/bootcamp

In this week's episode we're talking about the top 3 labs you should be running after a miscarriage. These are three things I help my clients order or advocate for immediately - and often are being missed in a fertility work up. Losses do happen, but there are risk factors we can control (that are also backed by science). Find out which ones I feel are important to start with!   Other Resources: Join me inside our free 5-day Fertility Confidence Bootcamp starting March 9th.   Learn more about chemical pregnancies in E152.   Learn more about tracking ovulation in E105.   Get my complete fertility lab guide + be able to interpret your own results inside Fertility Labs 101.   Want a full action plan + my coaching through your fertility journey? Come join me inside Fertility Confidence Method. You can learn more here.  

This week's episode is for the ladies who have been TTC for 6 months and are wondering where the heck to go from here. You've been told you need to wait for a year, but I'm here to tell you - that's a lie. Find out the 5 things you need to be doing now if you haven't gotten pregnant in 6 months of trying.   Helpful Resources I mentioned in the episode: Register for my free 5-day Fertility Confidence Bootcamp here.   Fertility Labs 101 - my complete guide to understanding, advocating and optimizing your TTC lab work for men and women.   Egg Quality Glow Up - my 12-week plan to boost egg quality (without taking 15+ supplements).   E131: How to get a skeptical husband on board.   Read for support? Come work with me and my team. Schedule your free Clarity Call to learn more here.

This episode of Fertility Confidence Podcast I am joined by Dr. Tony Anderson - a founding partner of Pozitif Fertility and CEO of IVF Academy. With over 25 years of experience in embryology, Dr. Anderson has been pivotal in shaping the direction of assisted reproductive technology. He shares insights on IVF success rates, the significance of embryo grading, and the impact of environmental factors on fertility outcomes. Dr. Anderson also highlights innovations in IVF technology and the growing demand for fertility services, emphasizing the need for trust and communication between patients and their healthcare providers. Even if you aren't in the IVF process, this episode brings clarity to what's going on behind the scenes of embryo production! Want my full egg quality plan that's helped over 800 of my clients get pregnant? Check out Egg Quality Glow Up: Boost Your Egg Quality in 12-Weeks (Without Taking 15+ Supplements) for just $27. Click here to learn more.  

In this episode of the Fertility Confidence podcast, I discuss the significance of the 90-day rule in relation to egg quality and help you understand the easy-to-digest science behind why it takes 90 to 120 days for eggs to mature. Understanding this is important for knowing why consistency matters on your TTC journey.    Want to get access to my new egg quality course, 3-Cycle Egg Quality Glow Up, and be one of the first 10 women to snag it for 50% off plus secure the awesome bonuses? Get on the VIP waitlist to get early access when doors open at ttc.kelseyduncan.com/vip-waitlist Check out my favourite cycle tracking device, TempDrop. Eliminate all the annoying and hard rules about BBT tracking. Just turn it on, put it on and sleep soundly. You can get yours for 15% off with the code DRKELSEY at tempdrop.com

This week's episode I'm getting vulnerable! I wanted to share with you my experience with iron deficiency and treating with an iron IV. But why do you care? Well iron deficiency can not only have a large impact on how you feel, but actually on your fertility journey as well. It's very common for this to not be caught in routine testing and in this episode I share some of the fertility research with you, what testing to advocate for, and what symptoms to be watching for to ensure this isn't an unknown piece of your fertility journey.   Thank you to our podcast sponsor, Needed! Needed has some of our favourite TTC supplements and you can enjoy 20% off your first order with the code DRKELSEY at thisisneeded.com  Want to understand your fertility labs better? I have a complete breakdown on what labs to ask for, what they actually mean, and what are the optimal values for your TTC journey. Get your copy inside Fertility Labs 101 at ttc.kelseyduncan.com/fertility-labs

The Fertility Confidence Podcast is back and we're talking about my 3 in's and out's for 2026. What are we leaving behind in 2025 and what do we need to focus more on maybe in the upcoming year to make this YOUR most fertile year yet!   Thank you to our podcast sponsor, Needed! Needed is a top fertility and pregnancy supplement company offering a wide range of products to meet you where you are at, that are backed by the research and science you need to feel confident in the formulations. You can grab 20% off your first order at thisisneeded.com with the code DRKELSEY. Ready to really lock in for 2026 and the support you need to make a baby this year? Check out our Conceive Together Challenge for 7 days of setting both you and your partner up for success, with the research included and easy tips, tools and strategies to begin building out your personal fertility care plans (together!). Learn more at ttc.kelseyduncan.com/ctchallenge

This week's episode I get a little personal on a health journey for our family that has fertility implications. Tune in to learn about my daughter's journey with her Celiac diagnosis and how this matters in the fertility world, will it change the way I screen and practice with my clients, and what you can advocate for to ensure this isn't a silent roadblock on your fertility journey.   Thank you to our amazing podcast sponsor, Needed. Check out their products at thisisneeded.com and use the code DRKELSEY for 20% off your first order.   The Conceive Together Challenge is designed to walk both you and your partner through the important foundational pieces to optimize your chance of getting pregnant ASAP. Grab it today at ttc.kelseyduncan.com/ctchallenge   

This week I got to speak with Claire Tomkins, founder of Future Family, about her personal fertility journey and the importance of financial support in navigating IVF. We discussed the normalization of fertility conversations, the emotional and financial challenges couples face, and the innovative solutions Future Family offers to alleviate stress and provide support for those looking to build their families. Claire emphasizes the importance of community, resilience, and maintaining a positive outlook throughout the fertility journey. You can find out more about Future Family and their financing options at www.futurefamily.com Thank you to our amazing podcast sponsor, Needed! Check out their products at thisisneeded.com and save 20% off your first order with the code DRKELSEY. Sick of Googling what your fertility labs mean and not getting anywhere? Grab Fertility Labs 101 for just $37 and have a full understanding of what to order, what the labs mean, and what is optimal for conception (for both you and your partner!). Check it out at ttc.kelseyduncan.com/fertility-labs