The Fertility Myths That Are Keeping You Stuck
Let me say this loud and clear: The fertility misinformation women are fed? Infuriating.
We’re in 2025, infertility rates are rising, and yet women are still told to “just relax,” “hop on birth control,” or “don’t worry, everything looks normal.”
Enter Dr. Samantha… a naturopathic doctor who’s been helping women conceive naturally after multiple failed IVF cycles. Yes, even after six, seven, eight rounds of heartbreak.
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When “Beautiful” Turned The Fertility Myths We Grew Up With
We were spoon-fed lies like:
Myth #1: Your teen cycle should be regular right away.
👉 Nope. Your body takes years to stabilize.
Myth #2: Birth control fixes periods.
👉 Nope again. It covers symptoms, doesn’t fix the cause.
Myth #3: You can get pregnant any day of the month.
👉 Reality check: Only 6 days per cycle are fertile.
Myth #4: As soon as you try, you’ll conceive.
👉 If only it were that simple.
The Coffee Question ☕
Every fertility patient asks: “Can I drink coffee?”
Dr. Sammy’s answer: Yes—but not on an empty stomach. Pair it with food, add cream, keep it under 200mg. Coffee isn’t the enemy; how you drink it matters.
Woooo, if you know me, you know I am soo happy I don’t have to ditch my morning iced coffee!
Why Preconception Care Is Non-Negotiable
Nobody talks about this enough: The 3–6 months before conception are just as critical as pregnancy itself.
Dr. Sammy’s basics:
80/20 Mediterranean diet (pizza is still invited 🍕)
Filtered water, less plastic
7–9 hours of sleep (women need more than men, btw)
Stress management + nervous system support
Gut + thyroid health checks
Gut Health = Fertility Health
This one blew my mind: H. pylori (a gut bacteria) can migrate into cervical mucus and slow sperm motility.
Translation? A gut infection could be the reason conception isn’t happening.
Dr. Sammy has seen women labeled infertile get pregnant naturally after healing their gut. Even women told they’d “need a surrogate.”
We cover so much more!
IVF
3 Gut Red Flags
What a Healthy Cycle Actually Looks Like
The Question That Changes Everything
If you’ve been stuck in fertility limbo, cycle confusion, gut issues, etc. This episode will give you the proper tools, strategies, and real answers to finally start healing.
Watch the full episode with Dr. Samantha Ess below!
