One pregnancy loss is too many, but for those who experience it over and over again it’s a special kind of heartbreak. In today’s episode, Caitlin welcomes restorative reproductive medicine nurse practitioner, Amanda Frederick, back to the show to explore the complex and sensitive topic of pregnancy loss, focusing on recurrent miscarriage. We discuss:

• The prevalence and emotional impact of pregnancy loss, especially for those trying to conceive
• The role of thorough history-taking to identify potential causes of miscarriage
• Causes of recurrent pregnancy loss, including genetic, structural, hormonal, autoimmune, and microbiome factors
• Knowledge about various tiers of testing, from hormone panels to immunology and genetic assessments
• How targeted treatment plans can improve pregnancy outcomes, including for women over 35
• Success stories demonstrating the effectiveness of personalized care and deeper investigation

NOTE: This episode talks openly about hard topics such as miscarriage and pregnancy loss.

GUEST BIO: Amanda Frederick is a board-certified family nurse practitioner at Fiat Integrative Health in Franklin, Tennessee, with a practice focused on women’s health (NaPro Technology), breast-feeding medicine, and functional medicine. Amanda especially values empowering women to understand their bodies and optimize them. She is especially passionate about optimizing thyroid function for fertility and treating and preventing recurrent pregnancy loss.

Amanda lives in Williamson County, Tennessee with her husband David and their four children.

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Fiat Integrative Health

Dr. Boyle's DHEA Research

Ep. 107: Reproductive Immunology & Pregnancy Loss, with Dr. Cynthia Mangubat

Ep. 26: Miscarriage 101

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Did you know that midwives can provide gynecological care outside of pregnancy and postpartum? While this used to be the standard practice, more and more medicine has moved inside of hospitals and toward physicians, but the role of midwife to the local community shouldn't be overlooked. Because of their unique skills and training, they can provide gynecological care that may better meet your preferences and needs. Certified Nurse Midwife, Hamilton Yarbrough, joins us to talk about her midwifery practice and the services she offers to women who are not pregnant or postpartum.

NOTE: This episode is appropriate for most audiences but does mention birth and trauma.

GUEST BIO: Hamilton Yarbrough is a wife to her wonderful husband Jordan of 10 years; they have two wild little boys Charlie and Lewis, both born at home (which is what sparked her desire to move into midwifery model with Homebirth). She has been practicing as a midwife for 8 years now and has had her own clinic for 5. She has helped over 500 mothers, sisters, and friends navigate the ups and downs of GYN care, pregnancy, loss, birth, and everything in between and loved every second of it!

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Aurora Midwifery: https://www.aurorabhm.com/

Ep. 174: Faith over fear during pregnancy and labor, with Laura Ducote

Ep. 71: Advocating in the Dr.'s Office: Pelvic Exam

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Fellow FertilityCare Practitioner at Woven Natural Fertility Care, Laura Ducote, joins Caitlin again to talk about ways to steward our female body and fertility as a gift. This honest conversation explores the first steps that help you see them as a gift more than a burden and how this transforms the, often broken, relationships we have with what makes us female. This episode is full of hope and encouragement for every woman of reproductive years, regardless of family make up or reproductive struggles.

NOTE: This episode is appropriate for all audiences.

GUEST BIO: Laura Ducote is a Family Nurse Practitioner with training in NaProTechnology and is currently a FertilityCare Practitioner at Woven Natural Fertility Care.

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Ep. 28: When your body feels broken

Ep. 38: Prayer Guide for the Female Body

Ep. 192: Releasing rigidity & embracing curiosity for your cycles, fertility, and beautiful female body, with client, Kelley (Part 1)

Ep. 193: Releasing rigidity & embracing curiosity for your cycles, fertility, and beautiful female body, with client, Kelley (Part 2)

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Let's talk about period blood clots. Are they normal? A problem? Why doesn't your OBGYN seem to know what to do with them? As a Certified FertilityCare Practitioner, I get these questions a lot. Western medicine doesn't have a lot to offer, though. So, what about eastern medicine? Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) has long focused on the quality of menstruation and has developed patterns related to period clots. This episode with licensed acupuncturist and Chinese herbalist, Emily Kuentz, explains this eastern perspective and how it can provide resources to women struggling with blood clots. In this episode, we explore:

⭐️ The five reasons women may have period clots, according to Traditional Chinese Medicine

⭐️ The eastern vs western explanations for period clots

⭐️ One surprising thing you can start doing to potentially help blood clots like this

NOTE: This episode is appropriate for all audiences.

GUEST BIO: Emily Kuentz, M.S., L.Ac., Dipl. Ac. (NCCAOM)®, Dipl. C.H. (NCCAOM)® is a licensed Acupuncturist, Chinese Herbalist, Fertility Coach, and owner of Trinity Oak Acupuncture. She has been in practice for over 20 years. She earned her Master of Science degree from Pacific College of Oriental Medicine in San Diego and completed advanced training at Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, along with an intensive apprenticeship under renowned herbal gynecologist Steven Clavey in Melbourne, Australia. Emily specializes in Women’s Health, including hormonal imbalances, PMS, infertility, IVF and IUI support, endometriosis, PCOS, and pregnancy care. She integrates Eastern and Western medicine to create powerful, personalized treatment plans. With a gentle, faith-centered approach, Emily views each patient as God’s unique design and is passionate about restoring balance, empowering women, and guiding them toward abundant health and healthy pregnancies.

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Trinity Oak Acupuncture & Wellness

The Fertility Breakthrough Program

Emily on Instagram

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After repeated pregnancy losses without answers, and trying every natural remedy from supplements to diet to cleanses, Bethany went in search of new options. She wanted the best of the best, but where could she even begin looking? It was her husband that first suggested, "Maybe we should start by addressing your period pain. That isn't normal." (Way to go, husband!) That conversation led her to working with Dr. Patrick Yeung at Restore Endo Clinic and finally getting the dignified care--and treatment--she has long deserved. Hear Bethany's story and be sure to go back to listen to Dr. Yeung himself share about his clinic and his technique.

NOTE: This episode does discuss early pregnancy loss.

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**Don't miss last week's episode with Dr. Yeung: Ep. 210: What to Look for in an Endometriosis Surgeon for a "One and Done" Surgery, with Dr. Patrick Yeung

Ep. 10: Endometriosis 101

Ep. 11: Ikea's Story – Endometriosis

Ep. 139: Preventing scarring, adhesions, and repeat endometriosis surgery, with Dr. Naomi Whittaker

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New research says that 50% of women who have infertility but no painful periods have endometriosis. Those with painful periods and infertility are *90%* likely to have it. But diagnosis isn't always the hardest part. Many physicians will say they can treat it, but very few have the specialization needed to provide a "one and done" surgery, leaving many women with only temporary symptom relief, years of endo suppression medications, and the need for repeat surgeries. Is there a different way? YES. Dr. Patrick Yeung shares the key things to look for in an endometriosis specialist to help you find someone who can provide you with high quality care that doesn't require IVF for pregnancy or suppression medications for pain.

NOTE: This episode is appropriate for most audiences and does use the term sexual functioning.

GUEST BIO: Dr. Patrick Yeung Jr. is Fellowship-trained in Minimally Invasive Gynecologic Surgery and spent most of his career in academics - at Duke University and still as Adjunct Professor at Saint Louis University, for 15 years, almost 4,000 cases, with multiple landmark publications. He founded the RESTORE Center for Endometriosis to pay forward what benefitted his own wife in relieving debilitating pain and leading to recurring natural fertility, and to enter the conversation among Centers of Endometriosis as the only Center dedicated to removing endometriosis and optimizing the anatomy that does not rely on IVF or post-operative hormonal suppression

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Journal article: https://rrmjournal.org/index.php/jrrm/article/view/13/17

Ep. 10: Endometriosis 101

Ep. 139: Preventing scarring, adhesions, and repeat endometriosis surgery, with Dr. Naomi Whittaker

Ep. 190: Unblocking Fallopian Tubes for Natural Conception with Dr. Naomi Whittaker

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Does the Bible say anything more about sex than "thou shalt not"? From married couples using natural family planning or struggling with infertility to single women noticing elevated estrogen and sexual desire around ovulation, it's worth it to explore what role sex could play in our lives not only physically but spiritually. Today, Dr. Juli Slattery from Authentic Intimacy joins Caitlin to talk about these things and describe the beautiful narrative around sex laid out for us in Scripture. This episode is not just for married couples or those who are sexually active, but all believers who want to dive deeper into understanding how our sexuality reflects our faith.

NOTE: This episode may not be appropriate for all audiences due to the topic, which openly discusses sex and sexuality.

GUEST BIO: Dr. Juli Slattery is the president and co-founder of Authentic Intimacy, a ministry helping women and people overall make sense of God and sexuality. She's the host of a weekly podcast, Java with Juli, and has authored or co-authored 14 books, including God, Sex, and Your Marriage and Rethinking Sexuality.

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Authentic Intimacy website

Java with Juli podcast

Ep. 29: Should we think theologically about fertility? with Dr. Cameron Jorgenson

Ep. 18: Nurturing Intimacy while practicing NFP and beyond

Ep. 80: Intimacy with NFP (Natural Family Planning)

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When Magan and her husband weren't conceiving easily like they did with their first, she did everything in her power to see change. She worked with a chiropractor, tried Whole30, used supplements, and met with her local OB. One year later, nothing had changed. She wanted answers quick, but when she read about NaProTechnology and a restorative approach to reproductive health issues, she decided to give it a try. From there, she learned more about herself than she ever thought she would and found a new motivation and peace that she didn't think possible. She was pretty pleased with the outcome, too. I know you'll enjoy hearing the honest story of Magan's journey with secondary infertility.

NOTE: This episode is appropriate for most audiences, but does include discussion of intercourse.

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Ep. 102: Client Story - Rebecca (Secondary Infertility)

Ep. 10: Endometriosis 101

Ep. 11: Ikea's Story – Endometriosis

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