Episode 03 | Holistically Well Podcast: Fuel to Flourish — Nourishment for Optimal Conception Health
Preparing for pregnancy is one of the most important times to focus on your nutrition. Your body is laying the foundation for conception. Having the right nutrient stores during the preconception phase can make a significant difference in both fertility and hormonal balance.
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What exactly are nutrient stores? A nutrient store refers to the reserves of essential vitamins and minerals that your body has accumulated. These stored nutrients play a crucial role in overall health, particularly during preconception and pregnancy when your body requires extra nutrient support!
Two of the most essential nutrients for preconception are desiccated beef liver and a quality prenatal vitamin.
Power-packed sources of vitamins and minerals like desiccated beef liver and a quality prenatal vitamin help support egg quality, energy levels, and a healthy pregnancy from the very start.
As a Holistic Doctor of Physical Therapy, Dr. Kayla Borchers emphasizes the importance of understanding the key nutrients that can support your body during the preconception phase. Let’s explore why these nutrients are so crucial and how The Holistically Well by Dr. Kayla Borchers’ Preconception Program can guide you in optimizing your fertility.
Desiccated Beef Liver is Nature’s Ultimate Fertility Superfood
Beef liver is often called “nature’s multivitamin” and for good reason. It’s one of the most nutrient-dense foods available, packed with essential vitamins and minerals that play a direct role in reproductive health.
Why is Beef Liver So Important for Preconception?
✔️ Rich in Bioavailable Iron – Supports healthy red blood cell production and prevents fatigue, which is especially important in early pregnancy.
✔️ Loaded with B Vitamins (Especially B12 & Folate) – Essential for fetal development, hormone balance, and reducing the risk of birth defects.
✔️ High in Vitamin A (Retinol) – Critical for cell growth, immune function, and reproductive health (unlike synthetic vitamin A, liver provides a safe, natural form).
✔️ Supports Detoxification – Helps the liver clear out excess hormones and toxins, creating a more balanced environment for conception.
If eating liver sounds unappealing, desiccated beef liver capsules offer all the benefits without the taste. Simply take it daily as a supplement!
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While beef liver is nature’s multivitamin, a well-formulated prenatal is still a must. Let’s talk about why…
The Non-Negotiable for Preconception: Prenatal Vitamins
A high-quality prenatal vitamin fills in nutritional gaps and ensures your body has everything it needs for conception, pregnancy, and fetal development. But not all prenatals are created equal—many contain synthetic or poorly absorbed nutrients.
What to Look for in a Prenatal Vitamin
✔️ Methylated Folate (NOT Folic Acid) – Supports neural tube development and prevents birth defects. Look for methylfolate, which is better absorbed than folic acid. Many prenatals list Folate, and then have (X amount as Folic Acid) in the fine print. We want all your Folate to be in its natural form!
✔️ Choline – A critical nutrient for baby’s brain development that’s missing in many prenatal vitamins.
✔️ Vitamin D & K2 – Work together to support bone health and immune function.
✔️ Magnesium & Calcium – Help with muscle relaxation, hormone balance, and nervous system health.
✔️ Third Party Testing – for potency, allergens, and contaminants on every lot
FullWell Prenatal is a high-quality option with optimal nutrient forms for preconception, pregnancy and postpartum. Seeking Health and Needed are additional brands that meet these standards, though I personally use and recommend FullWell Prenatal.
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Now that we’ve covered the nutrients, let’s talk about how to put it all together for YOUR body...
How to Start for Preconception Health
Dr. Kayla Borchers’ Preconception Course provides a 6-week, science-backed curriculum that covers essential topics like movement, nourishment, stress reduction, breathing techniques, and hormone balance.
Optimizing your body before pregnancy is one of the greatest gifts you can give your future baby. Focusing on nutrient-dense foods like desiccated beef liver, taking a high-quality prenatal vitamin, and working with an expert to personalize your approach can set you up for success.
What’s Included in the Holistically Well Preconception Course?
✅ Focused Answers from a Doctor of Physical Therapy – The program covers how to support your body through movement, nourishment, stress reduction and breathing techniques to reduce inflammation and promote optimal hormone balance to create generational health before baby with the Holistically Well Method
✅ Weekly Guides & Downloadables – Every week, you’ll gain complete understanding of a new holistic, science-backed topic with easy-to-reference PDFs to support your journey.
✅ Exclusive Discounts – Gain access to ongoing discounts for tools and resources to support your preconception journey.
✅ Lifetime Access – Enjoy lifetime access to all program modules and updates, so you can revisit the material anytime.
✅ Weekly Check-ins with Dr. Kayla – Get exclusive practitioner tips and guidance sent straight to your inbox every week, ensuring you stay on track.
💡 With this program, you’ll receive holistic support to optimize your health before pregnancy—preparing both your body and mind for conception! Created by Dr. Kayla, an Orthopedic and Pelvic Floor Doctor of Physical Therapy, Pre/Postnatal Corrective Exercise Specialist, Certified Yoga Teacher, and mama of three, this resource fills the gaps she found in her own motherhood journey.
