The Hidden Fertility Roadblocks You Might Be Ignoring
You’re eating healthy. Taking your vitamins. You think your body is doing fine. So why is getting pregnant not happening as quickly as you hoped?
The answer: silent fertility roadblocks.
These are the hidden issues that quietly tax your system, even when you feel “mostly fine.” Left unchecked, they can make conception harder and pregnancy riskier.
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.
5 Hidden Fertility Roadblocks I See in My Patients
Subclinical Hormone Imbalances
You might still be ovulating, but imbalances in progesterone, estrogen, thyroid hormones, or cortisol can make conception harder and increase risk of miscarriage.
Subtle shifts that wouldn’t trigger an official “diagnosis” can still impact your fertility.
Blood Sugar Dysregulation
You don’t need to be diabetic for blood sugar swings to affect egg quality, ovulation, and miscarriage risk.
Even healthy, active women can have insulin sensitivity issues impacting fertility.
Micronutrient Depletion
Iron, vitamin D, B12, choline, zinc, and omega-3s are all critical for conception and pregnancy.
Many women are unknowingly depleted (especially after years on birth control).
Gut & Microbiome Imbalances
Bloating, constipation, IBS symptoms? These point to gut dysfunction that can impact immune regulation, inflammation, and nutrient absorption — all tied to fertility.
Chronic Stress & Inadequate Recovery
Busy modern lifestyles keep cortisol elevated.
Why “Just Start Trying” Isn’t Always Enough
Most OBs recommend trying for 6-12 months before investigating fertility issues. But what if these silent roadblocks are already quietly working against you?
This is exactly where holistic, proactive preconception care makes a difference.
You deserve more than "wait and see."
If you're planning to conceive within the next year, now is the time to address these factors — and give your body the best chance for a healthy, easy conception.
Join the Baby Ready Blueprint Waitlist and get the full roadmap to optimize your fertility, naturally.
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!