Why Prepping for Pregnancy Matters: My Miscarriage Story + The Functional Testing That Changed Everything

In December 2024, I had a miscarriage.

It was baffling... though on some level, I anticipated it.  

Here is what I want every woman to know regarding pregnancy preparation throughout my experience.  

These Are The Signs of My Body That Recently Suggested Changes Of Some Kind:  

Prior to discovering I was pregnant, I got a full panel of functional lab tests done. With a two year old to nurse, I was off the wellness routine. After almost three years due to the summer stress alongside pregnancy and nursing, my body was starting to show symptoms.

My GI-MAP test revealed:  

• Parasites  
• Candida overgrowth  
• H. pylori  
• Leaky gut  
• Inflammatory dysbiosis  
• Digestive dysfunction  
• Low SIgA (gut immune suppression)  
  

Furthermore, my MRT food sensitivity test results were also unexpected, indicating inflammation from not just the anticipated sugar, dairy, and soy, but also strawberries, parsley, scallions, yeast, eggplant, and clams.  

If I received these results from a patient, my response would have been, "Let’s hold off on trying to conceive for six months."  

Then I got a positive pregnancy test just one week later.  

Physically and Emotionally, I Didn't Feel Prepared  

My initial response wasn't joy and excitement. It was pure panic considering how I knew getting pregnant wasn't in the cards for me mentally or physically.  

I began worrying about:  

Candidiasis and gut imbalance issues that persist post pregnancy  

Food sensitivity and allergen potential  

Inability to detox or heal at this stage of life  

By week six or seven, I started coming to terms with my situation. “Do everything I can now, and commit to supporting their microbiome from day one once this baby is born,” I kept reassuring myself.  

That's when I learned I was having a boy.

My midwives and doula are onboard. I wanted to keep the pregnancy under wraps. I did not want unwanted opinions or pressure regarding weaning, school decisions, or parenting styles.  

My goal for this pregnancy was to make it an intimate affair.  

And Then, The Bleeding Started  

At 9 weeks, I experienced very light spotting. Compared to my prior pregnancy, I had absolutely no spotting; therefore, I called my midwife abruptly. During the ultrasound, we noticed a heartbeat, however, my bloodwork showed low levels of progesterone.  

That's when it clicked for me:  

I used progesterone cream from day one with my first pregnancy.  

Did I really forget?  

Of course—I had no prep.  

I did not have a strategy this time. With my first, I had a meticulously crafted 6-months pre-pregnancy checklist that included running labs, working on detox pathways, hormone balancing, and body nourishment. The lack of these foundations during this pregnancy was evident.  

I chose not to take progesterone. My belief is that if I was miscarrying a pregnancy that had high chances of not surviving, then I don't want to forcefully keep it.

Miscarriage Isn't Necessarily Immediate

For me, miscarriage was not an intense, singular event. It consists of multiple daily parts. I tried continuing to work, grieving, wishing my maternal instincts would take over, stabilize, and provide the comforting blanket that serves as hope.  

My doctor confirmed some doubts for me:  

 “Your baby’s heartbeat is dropping. You’ll likely miscarry tonight.”

 That night I lost my child.

 At home.

 In the bathroom.

 In the toilet.

 It is something no one prepares you for, and frankly, it makes sense.  

The lesson: Try to conceive, then prepare. 

It took me half a year to narrate the incident due to the emotional and physical healing I needed, yet at the end of the day, I’m here trying to drive your attention to why being pregnancy prep ready needs focus.  

Having a deep understanding and maintaining balance of gut health, hormones, immune resilience, and even holistic view mental and emotional state streams affects—directly, underpinning—shaping:  

The ability to conceive  

The experience during pregnancy  

The risk for miscarriage  

The recovery after pregnancy  

The health throughout a life for the baby

These impacts matter and pose a difference.   

I was able to achieve a miscarriage recovery by tailoring functions to my endocrine system cysts with tactical inflammation block plans, adrenal rebuild, gut control, and fixed Phase I and II hepatic pathways afterward. I’m proceeding with waiting for my lab results before attempting again, and now relapsing all my tests from GI Map, hormone and adrenal panel tests.

What if the tests suggest that I require additional time? I will allow myself that additional time.  

Because preparing for a pregnancy isn’t simply about curating outcomes; rather, it’s about giving you and your future baby a solid health foundation.  

Your final thoughts:  

If you feel ‘off’, trust your instincts and do not dismiss any warning signals.  

If you’re considering getting pregnant within the next 6-12 months, carry out the tests as soon as possible.  

It’s time to start mending your gut, balancing your hormones, and supporting body detox and inflammation.  

Allow yourself the privilege of being properly pampered by taking time off work.  

This is critical because your maternal health before conceiving a child affects the child’s overall well-being in the years that follow.  

Also, you need to feel nourished, strong, and whole while bringing a new life.  

If this story resonates with you, or if you are getting ready for pregnancy and need assistance, I am available. My expertise lies in functional testing and whole-body healing, and I develop personalized protocols to prepare expectant mothers for pregnancy.  

✨ Feeling ready was never optional, but for you, it is a birthright.  

✨ A strong, robust foundation is essential for a newborn.  

✨ The possibility for healing is limitless.