If you’re considering expanding your family soon (or someday), now is the time to focus on your health. I am talking before the positive pregnancy test, before the prenatal vitamins, and before the registry.
Preconception health is the foundation for fertility success, a healthy pregnancy, and a smoother postpartum recovery. And it’s not just a feel-good suggestion. This is a national health priority.
According to Healthy People 2030, one of the key objectives is to increase the proportion of women who have a healthy weight before pregnancy (MICH-13). That’s because being underweight or overweight before conception is directly linked to challenges in getting pregnant, as well as higher risks of complications during pregnancy, birth, and beyond. The number of women achieving a healthy weight before conception is declining. The numbers are concerning, considering our country (the U.S.) has a high maternal mortality rate.
The Link Between Preconception Health & Fertility
Let’s talk about the science: Your body is smart. It knows whether it’s nourished, balanced, and ready to support the growth of a tiny human. Nutrition, stress levels, sleep quality, and hormone health all work together to either support or suppress your fertility.
Women who reach a healthy weight range and optimize their nutrient status before pregnancy are more likely to:
- Conceive naturally and sooner
- Have regular ovulatory cycles
- Avoid gestational diabetes or preeclampsia
- Experience fewer miscarriages or pregnancy losses
- Give birth to healthy, full-term babies
- Heal better in postpartum
And here’s something rarely discussed: the postpartum period is often more challenging when your body isn’t fully supported beforehand. Depletion going into pregnancy only exacerbates after birth, especially with breastfeeding, sleep deprivation, and the demands of being a new mother.
The Most Common Preconception Challenges I See
In my work supporting women from fertility through postpartum, I see patterns, most of which are preventable with the proper guidance.
Here are the top preconception struggles:
- Irregular or missing cycles
- Low energy, mood swings, or poor sleep
- Thyroid or blood sugar issues
- Digestive problems or food sensitivities
- Inflammation and nutrient deficiencies
- Over-exercising or chronic under-eating
What do these all have in common? They’re root-cause imbalances that can interfere with hormone function and fertility. The good news? You don’t have to guess your way through this.
Why the Preconception Stage is the Best Time for Personalized Nutrition Support
Think of preconception as your preparation window. It’s a short but powerful opportunity to:
- Build nutrient reserves
- Balance hormones naturally
- Reduce inflammation
- Regulate cycles
- Improve egg quality
- Address gut and immune issues
With a personalized nutrition and lifestyle plan, you can give your body exactly what it needs to thrive and, when the time comes, to carry a pregnancy with strength and resilience.
What Working With Me Looks Like
At SubHerban Wellness Co., I specialize in root-cause, holistic nutrition for women in all life stages, including the often-overlooked preconception phase. As a nutritionist, herbalist, and women’s health coach, I combine science-backed nutrition with lifestyle practices and herbal support tailored to your needs.
Together, we’ll:
- Review your health history, labs (or order them if necessary), and symptoms
- Set realistic fertility and wellness goals together; this is your journey
- Create a customized nutrition, supplement, and herbal plan
- Address stress, movement, and cycle tracking
- Build your body up so your body feels safe to conceive
Whether you’re hoping to conceive in a few months or next year, the steps you take now matter.
Ready to Prep for a Healthy Pregnancy?
The national data is precise: Women who enter pregnancy at a healthy weight and with optimal nutrition have better outcomes for themselves and their babies. Healthy People 2030 was established as a national priority for a reason.
But this isn’t about numbers or stats. It’s about you. Your energy. Your future family. Your peace of mind.
Book your preconception nutrition consultation today, and let’s create a wellness plan that prepares you from the inside out.
Sources:
- Healthy People 2030. (n.d.). Increase the proportion of women who had a healthy weight before pregnancy — MICH‑13. https://health.gov/healthypeople/objectives-and-data/browse-objectives/pregnancy-and-childbirth/increase-proportion-women-who-had-healthy-weight-pregnancy-mich-13/data
- American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG). Prepregnancy Counseling.
