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S4 Ep. 31: After Miscarriage: Healing Your Body, Understanding Your Hormones & Preparing for Pregnancy

The Hormone Genius Podcast

Miscarriage can be heartbreaking, and too often, women are left wondering what happened and what they can do next. In this episode of The Hormone Genius Podcast, Teresa and Jamie welcome Becca Yan, FEMM educator, Fiat hormone coach, and host of For the Love of Hormones, to discuss supporting women after miscarriage and preparing for a healthy pregnancy. Becca shares from both personal experience and her work with women and couples nationwide, offering practical insights into fertility awareness, hormone health, and the healing process after pregnancy loss. We explore the role progesterone plays in reproductive health, why the luteal phase matters, and how charting your menstrual cycle can reveal important information about ovulation and hormonal patterns. Cervical mucus, luteal phase length, premenstrual spotting, and other cycle observations can help identify patterns worth investigating with a qualified healthcare professional. We also discuss why it is important to look upstream. Rather than focusing on progesterone alone, women may benefit from evaluating ovulatory health, hormone levels, and potential underlying contributors to miscarriage. Becca shares simple lifestyle considerations for supporting reproductive health, including adequate protein, healthy fats, balanced nutrition, and attention to both egg and sperm health. Most importantly, we talk about giving yourself permission to grieve, honoring the baby you have lost, and finding compassionate support. Miscarriage is not something women should have to navigate alone, and women should never automatically blame themselves for a pregnancy loss. Working with a knowledgeable healthcare professional can help identify possible contributing factors and determine appropriate next steps. Our conversation is a reminder that information alone is not transformation. Start with one meaningful step, whether that is seeking support, learning to chart your cycle, or finding a healthcare professional who will help you investigate the root causes of your reproductive health concerns. Connect with Becca: Listen to For the Love of Hormones and learn more about her fertility education and coaching at Becca’s website. Today's Sponsor — Whole Mission Learn to chart your fertility simply and objectively with a professional fertility awareness educator. Whole Mission offers Marquette Method instruction for women and couples at different stages of life, from understanding your cycle to postpartum charting and perimenopause. Learn more at WholeMission.com. At The Hormone Genius Podcast, our mission is to empower women to become the genius of their own hormones through body literacy, education, and a deeper understanding of their reproductive health. Medical Disclaimer: This podcast is for educational purposes only and is not a substitute for individualized medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Consult a qualified healthcare professional