How Do I Know If I’m Actually Ready for Pregnancy?
When we start daydreaming about pregnancy, babies, and those delightful newborn snuggles, sometimes we start to think: “Am I actually ready to be pregnant and take this next step?”
For many women, being "ready" means feeling emotionally prepared, financially stable, and having your partner with you on board. But there’s a crucial piece that's often overlooked.
Is your body physically ready for pregnancy?
Pregnancy is one of the most physically demanding things your body will ever experience. And even if you feel "fine," or you had a normal pap, that doesn’t necessarily mean your body is functioning optimally for your best conception and pregnancy.
Why Preconception Health Matters
Eggs and sperm are developing 3–6 months before conception.
Mama's nutrient stores, hormone balance, and metabolic health directly impact egg quality, implantation, miscarriage risk, and your child’s lifelong health.
Optimizing your health ahead of time can reduce the likelihood of unnecessary fertility struggles or complications.
5 Key Areas to Assess Before You Start Trying
Hormone Balance
Are your cycles regular?
Are you ovulating?
Is your thyroid health optimal?
Do you experience PMS, irregular bleeding, or other hormonal symptoms
Nutrient Status
Are your iron, vitamin D, B12, folate, and omega-3 levels optimal?
Deficiencies are common and have known impacts on fertility and pregnancy.
Gut Health & Digestion
Bloating, constipation, food sensitivities?
Gut health affects nutrient absorption, hormones, and immune balance.
Stress & Sleep
High stress and poor sleep disrupt hormones and ovulation.
Blood Sugar & Metabolism
Subtle insulin resistance can impair ovulation, egg quality, and miscarriage risk — even in women who aren’t overweight.
Standard preconception care often misses deeper optimization work that can make a major difference and, in my opinion, is worth looking at before you are actually pregnant!
You Don’t Need to Have It All Figured Out, But You Do Need a Plan
That’s exactly why I created the Baby-Ready Blueprint — my personalized, science-backed roadmap to prepare your body for pregnancy.
Ready to get baby-ready?
Join the Baby-Ready Blueprint Waitlist to learn exactly how to prepare your body for a healthy, thriving pregnancy.
Meet Your Doctor
Hi, I’m Dr. Caitlin Fanning, ND (Naturopathic Doctor),
I help women who are struggling with hormone imbalances, fatigue, and infertility optimize their hormones and get their life back so they can feel like their best self.
If you're ready to take charge of your health and make real, lasting changes to your energy, your hormones, or your overall well-being, I would love to talk more!