Everything You Need to Know About Home Birth with Katelyn Fusco

Join Loren Sofia, Functional Fertility Coach and founder of Innate Fertility, and her husband, Alex, for the story of her baby’s birth and how her postpartum experience so far. In this episode, you’ll hear about:An update on my pregnancy-related abdominal wall neuropathy (PRAWN)The last few weeks of pregnancy, my energy levels, how I was carrying, and moreSurprising things I had to create boundaries for before deliveryHow I prepared for birth & possible painMy due date and whether I was early, late or on-timeThe events that led up to my labor startingAt-home testing for amniotic fluidWho I wanted at my birth & whyWhat my husband did to prepare & support me at my birthWhat I ate & drank during laborMy plans A, B and C — and the important reasons I had 3!Why my birth was like a scene from a movieWhether I opted into any medication during my birthTechniques I used to cope with transitionIf I ever reached a point where I was freaking out or couldn’t do itWhere I actually gave birthHow long my labor really wasIf I knew I was having a boy or girl, and how I could tell which one I was havingMy laboring position and movement during birthWhich newborn interventions (cord clamping, eye drops, Vitamin K, etc.) I opted into and out ofWhether I had tearing, prolapse, diastasis rectiWhat I decided to do with my placentaMy decision on whether I would home birth againThings I did to support my body after birth, from nutrition to supplementsPrepping for breastfeeding successThe hardest thing for me postpartumMental health considerations postpartumThe truth about postpartum hair lossMy postpartum must-havesAnd more!Episode Links:My Fertility & Pregnancy Journey Episode: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/overcoming-amenorrhea-hypothyroidism-candida-autoimmune/id1653885700?i=1000641686717My Postpartum Must-Haves: More Resources 👇 Follow Loren Sofía on IG: instagram.com/innate_fertility Follow the podcast on IG: instagram.com/theinnatewisdompodcast Get pregnant & grow your family with Conscious Conception, my pregnancy prep eCourse: innatefertility.org/get-pregnant FREEBIES: innatefertility.org/freebies Learn how to track your cycle with Fertility Awareness: innatefertility.org/join-fertility-awareness-masterclass Nourish your fertility from preconception through postpartum: innatefertility.org/innate-nourishment-recipe-guide Check out my favorite products & more: innatefertility.org/store If you think our podcast is 5-stars, please leave us a review! It would mean the world to us. <3

Join Loren Sofia, Functional Fertility Coach and founder of Innate Fertility, and Dr. Carolyn Dean, the author of The Magnesium Miracle, as they discuss the importance of the miracle mineral, magnesium.In this episode, you’ll learn about:How much nutrition training doctors (MDs) really getThe truth about “bio-hacking” and what “bio-hackers” get wrongThe key symptoms you probably have if you’re deficient in magnesiumWhat you need to know about the types of magnesium — which forms are actually absorbable versus what is just marketingThe top reasons you need magnesium for optimal wellness, fertility, pregnancy, postpartum, nursing and mental health if you’re a womanThe essential reasons you need magnesium for optimal wellness, fertility and mental health if you’re a manIf your diagnosis is really a magnesium deficiency in disguiseThinking about detox? You need to know this about magnesium firstThe relationship between magnesium, yeast and estrogenWhich key nutrients you need to be getting for magnesium to work properly in your bodyHow magnesium helps support the mitochondria in your cells, energy production (ATP-Mg) and muscle recoveryCan you really take magnesium if you have “bad kidneys”?Simple things you can do to replenish your magnesium levels in your bodyHow to test for inflammation at home (it’s super easy!)And more!Episode Links:Dr. Dean's Website: drcarolyndean.com/Dr. Dean's New Book: amzn.to/4aOISpjDr. Dean's Instagram: @drcarolyndean/Dr. Dean's Facebook: drcarolyndeanmdndDr. Dean's Twitter: @DrCarolynDeanDr. Dean's YouTube: youtube.com/@drcarolyndeanmdnd4601More Resources 👇 Follow Loren Sofía on IG: instagram.com/innate_fertility Follow the podcast on IG: instagram.com/theinnatewisdompodcast Get pregnant & grow your family with Conscious Conception, my pregnancy prep eCourse: innatefertility.org/get-pregnant FREEBIES: innatefertility.org/freebies Learn how to track your cycle with Fertility Awareness: innatefertility.org/join-fertility-awareness-masterclass Nourish your fertility from preconception through postpartum: innatefertility.org/innate-nourishment-recipe-guide Check out my favorite products & more: innatefertility.org/store If you think our podcast is 5-stars, please leave us a review! It would mean the world to us. <3

Join Loren Sofia, Functional Fertility Coach and founder of Innate Fertility, and Morley Robbins, the founder of the Root Cause Protocol, as they discuss the myths about maintaining a healthy pregnancy, including the important role of the antioxidant ceruloplasmin.In this episode, you’ll learn about:The truth about low iron in pregnancyWhat are the healthiest hemoglobin levels in the third trimester?The “love hormone” and why it does way more than you thinkOxytocin's role in labor & delivery (and important nutrients you need to make it)Iron, Vitamin D & Folic Acid in formula: Are they really needed? How your Iron status can influence your breastfeeding journeyWhat you need to know about measuring Ferritin and what your results really meanThe importance of Ceruloplasmin and Copper for vibrant fertility and a healthy pregnancy Magnesium’s overlooked role in pregnancy and why you night not be getting enough Identifying risk factors for pregnancy complications like preeclampsia and how to strengthen your weak spotsAnd more!Episode Links:Root Cause Protocol Website: http://therootcauseprotocol.comCuRE Your Fatigue Book: https://www.amazon.com/Cu-RE-Your-Fatigue-Root-Cause/dp/1662910282/ref=nodl_ Recuperate IQ: https://activatefiq.com/product/recuperate-iq/ More Resources 👇 Follow Loren Sofía on IG: instagram.com/innate_fertility Follow the podcast on IG: instagram.com/theinnatewisdompodcast Get pregnant & grow your family with Conscious Conception, my pregnancy prep eCourse: innatefertility.org/get-pregnant FREEBIES: innatefertility.org/freebies Learn how to track your cycle with Fertility Awareness: innatefertility.org/join-fertility-awareness-masterclass Nourish your fertility from preconception through postpartum: innatefertility.org/innate-nourishment-recipe-guide Check out my favorite products & more: innatefertility.org/store If you think our podcast is 5-stars, please leave us a review! It would mean the world to us. <3

Join Loren Sofia, Functional Fertility Coach and founder of Innate Fertility, Chloe and Keshia, from the Road to Wisdom podcast as they discuss their fertility and birthing journeys..In this episode, you’ll learn about:How Chloe & Keshia birthed The Road to Wisdom podcastHow they’re both preparing to each go from 4 kids to baby number 5How Chloe & Keshia are each preparing for their own birthsChloe’s fertility journey and experience with the hormonal birth control pillKeshia’s fertility journey and experience with trying to conceiveChloe’s birth experiences, from good midwives to bad midwivesKeshia’s birth experiences, from giving birth in a conventional hospital setting to freebirthingHow to choose the right birth setting for yourselfHow to create trust in yourself regardless of where you birthThe importance of re-evaluating the relationships in your life during pregnancy and howAnd so much more!Episode Links:Chloe’s IG: @chloepaceyKeshia IG: @Keshia_tognazzini The Road to Wisdom Podcast IG: @theroadtowisdom.podcastThe Road to Wisdom Podcast available on all podcast platforms: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-road-to-wisdom-podcast/id1688912558The Road to Wisdom Podcast episode featuring Loren: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/full-circle-nourishment-loren-sofias-path-from-conception/id1688912558?i=1000631517751The Road to Wisdom Podcast Website: www.theroadtowisdompodcast.comThe Road to Wisdom Podcast Youtube: @TheRoadToWisdomPodcast/videosMore Resources 👇 Follow Loren Sofía on IG: instagram.com/innate_fertility Follow the podcast on IG: instagram.com/theinnatewisdompodcast Get pregnant & grow your family with Conscious Conception, my pregnancy prep eCourse: innatefertility.org/get-pregnant FREEBIES: innatefertility.org/freebies Learn how to track your cycle with Fertility Awareness: innatefertility.org/join-fertility-awareness-masterclass Nourish your fertility from preconception through postpartum: innatefertility.org/innate-nourishment-recipe-guide Check out my favorite products & more: innatefertility.org/store If you think our podcast is 5-stars, please leave us a review! It would mean the world to us. <3

Join Loren Sofia, Functional Fertility Coach and founder of Innate Fertility, and Nick and Nathan of Mitigate Stress as they discuss the missing links to sustainable health and wellness.In this episode, you’ll learn about:Nick & Nathan’s personal storyThings that are draining holes in your health routineThe 4 pillars of their unique philosophy for achieving better healthHow to navigate what to actually eat in the complicated world of wellnessHow to hydrate the right way How to tell if you’re exercising too much and not recovering enough How your fascia impacts your posture and beyondPractical things you can do daily that regulate blood sugarAnd more!Episode Links:Nick & Nathan’s Website: mitigatestress.com/ (use code INNATE for a 10% discount)Nick & Nathan’s IG: @mitigatestressMore Resources 👇 Follow Loren Sofía on IG: instagram.com/innate_fertility Follow the podcast on IG: instagram.com/theinnatewisdompodcast Get pregnant & grow your family with Conscious Conception, my pregnancy prep eCourse: innatefertility.org/get-pregnant FREEBIES: innatefertility.org/freebies Learn how to track your cycle with Fertility Awareness: innatefertility.org/join-fertility-awareness-masterclass Nourish your fertility from preconception through postpartum: innatefertility.org/innate-nourishment-recipe-guide Check out my favorite products & more: innatefertility.org/store If you think our podcast is 5-stars, please leave us a review! It would mean the world to us. <3

Join Loren Sofia, Functional Fertility Coach and owner of Innate Fertility, and Panquetzani, traditional herbalist, healer, birth keeper and owner of Indigemama, as they talk about the healing magic of Traditional Mexican Medicine.In this episode, you’ll learn about:Panquetzani’s personal journey into Traditional Mexican MedicineThe mismatch: ancestral healing in a modern society How to maintain the sacredness of our food when honor is lostWhy womb care is essential for every womanWhat causes a “dropped” and “cold” uterus, and the consequencesMayan abdominal massage & real womb care tipsHow womb care can support you on your fertility journeyThe undertaking of healing generational traumaAnd so much more!Episode Links:Panquetzani’s Website: indigemama.comPanquetzani’s IG: @indigemama  http://indigemama.com/book More Resources 👇 Follow Loren Sofía on IG: instagram.com/innate_fertility Follow the podcast on IG: instagram.com/theinnatewisdompodcast Get pregnant & grow your family with Conscious Conception, my pregnancy prep eCourse: innatefertility.org/get-pregnant FREEBIES: innatefertility.org/freebies Learn how to track your cycle with Fertility Awareness: innatefertility.org/join-fertility-awareness-masterclass Nourish your fertility from preconception through postpartum: innatefertility.org/innate-nourishment-recipe-guide Check out my favorite products & more: innatefertility.org/store If you think our podcast is 5-stars, please leave us a review! It would mean the world to us. <3

Join Loren Sofia, Functional Fertility Coach and owner of Innate Fertility, and Tara Menzies of Christian Hypnobirthing, as they discuss the hypnobirthing approach to labor and delivery, and so much more.In this episode, you’ll learn about:How Tara got into Christian HypnobirthingWhat Christian Hypnobirthing is & the benefits Tara’s birth storyUnresolved trauma and its effect on getting pregnant The difference between hypnobirthing and LamazeAll of the important hormones involved in giving birth Why the words you use can make a big difference when giving birth Breathing practice to support your nervous systemDifferences between Christian hypnobirthing and standard hypnobirthingHow to get your partners involved in your hypnobirthing experiencePreparing for labor & deliveryAnd so much more!Episode Links:Tara’s Website: christianhypnobirthing.comTara’s IG: https: @christianhypnobirthingFacebook: facebook.com/ChristianHypnobirthingChristian Hypnobirthing Facebook Community: facebook.com/groups/1152085825539713More Resources 👇 Follow Loren Sofía on IG: instagram.com/innate_fertility Follow the podcast on IG: instagram.com/theinnatewisdompodcast Get pregnant & grow your family with Conscious Conception, my pregnancy prep eCourse: innatefertility.org/get-pregnant FREEBIES: innatefertility.org/freebies Learn how to track your cycle with Fertility Awareness: innatefertility.org/join-fertility-awareness-masterclass Nourish your fertility from preconception through postpartum: innatefertility.org/innate-nourishment-recipe-guide Check out my favorite products & more: innatefertility.org/store If you think our podcast is 5-stars, please leave us a review! It would mean the world to us. <3

Join Loren Sofia, Functional Fertility Coach and owner of Innate Fertility, and Arden Cartrette, Certified Birth and Bereavement Doula, and Trauma Support Specialist. In this episode, you’ll learn about:Arden’s journey to becoming bereavement doulaWhat is a bereavement doula & how one can support youWhy miscarriage is such a taboo topic in today’s society?Learning how to listen and be comfortable with silence The reality of loss and deathThe misconceptions about miscarriageThe side effects & impact of loss What the grieving process can look like What conventional medicine misses when it comes to miscarriage Miscarriage & what to expect when experiencing oneArden’s top recommendations to support yourself as you miscarryHow to honor your babyAnd much more Episode Links:Arden’s IG: @themiscarriagedoula/Arden’s Website: themiscarriagedoula.co/ Arden’s Podcast: podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/arden-cartrette More Resources 👇 Follow Loren Sofía on IG: instagram.com/innate_fertility Follow the podcast on IG: instagram.com/theinnatewisdompodcast Get pregnant & grow your family with Conscious Conception, my pregnancy prep eCourse: innatefertility.org/get-pregnant FREEBIES: innatefertility.org/freebies Learn how to track your cycle with Fertility Awareness: innatefertility.org/join-fertility-awareness-masterclass Nourish your fertility from preconception through postpartum: innatefertility.org/innate-nourishment-recipe-guide Check out my favorite products & more: innatefertility.org/store If you think our podcast is 5-stars, please leave us a review! It would mean the world to us. <3

Join Loren Sofia, Functional Fertility Coach and owner of Innate Fertility, and Tiffany, over at @toxinfree.tiffany as they discuss living a less toxic lifestyle, from not just the physical side of things, but the emotional and mental side too. In this episode, you’ll learn about:Tiffany’s nontoxic journeyToxins and pregnancyPrimary toxins we’re being exposed to daily The huge toxin you’re probably missingHow mindset plays a role in detoxingLearning how to compromise with your partner when making non-toxic choices for your familyToxins to avoid and their alternatives Navigating pregnancy lossWhat you should eat to support detoxSelf-forgiveness and compassion: important detox ingredientsVaccinations for childrenSimple and easy steps to create a less toxic lifeEpisode Links:Tiffany’s Instagram: www.instagram.com/toxinfree.tiffanyMore Resources 👇 Follow Loren Sofía on IG: instagram.com/innate_fertility Follow the podcast on IG: instagram.com/theinnatewisdompodcast Get pregnant & grow your family with Conscious Conception, my pregnancy prep eCourse: innatefertility.org/get-pregnant FREEBIES: innatefertility.org/freebies Learn how to track your cycle with Fertility Awareness: innatefertility.org/join-fertility-awareness-masterclass Nourish your fertility from preconception through postpartum: innatefertility.org/innate-nourishment-recipe-guide Check out my favorite products & more: innatefertility.org/store If you think our podcast is 5-stars, please leave us a review! It would mean the world to us. <3

Join Loren Sofia, Functional Fertility Coach and owner of Innate Fertility, and Andrea Olson, mother and owner of Go Diaper Free and Tiny Undies, as they talk all about potty training your baby.In this episode, you’ll learn about:When can you really start potty training?What is elimination communication (EC)?Signs your baby gives you that they need to go pottyEC for boys versus girlsWhat you need to get startedHow you can realistically incorporate elimination communication into your daily routine as parents with different schedulesWhy your baby doesn’t like wearing diapersWhere to start if you’re unsure about beginning ECEpisode Links:Andrea’s IG: @godiaperfree Andrea’s Website: godiaperfree.comFree Elimination Communication Starter Guide: godiaperfree.com/easystartGo Diaper Free Podcast: godiaperfree.com/podcastMore Resources 👇 Follow Loren Sofía on IG: instagram.com/innate_fertility Follow the podcast on IG: instagram.com/theinnatewisdompodcast Get pregnant & grow your family with Conscious Conception, my pregnancy prep eCourse: innatefertility.org/get-pregnant FREEBIES: innatefertility.org/freebies Learn how to track your cycle with Fertility Awareness: innatefertility.org/join-fertility-awareness-masterclass Nourish your fertility from preconception through postpartum: innatefertility.org/innate-nourishment-recipe-guide Check out my favorite products & more: innatefertility.org/store If you think our podcast is 5-stars, please leave us a review! It would mean the world to us. <3