What do people wish they knew before pregnancy?
37 people answered this on the record, across 8 organisations. The change they described most often was better family or relationship life — 13 of 37 raised it unprompted. 11 described feeling heard and supported by the provider. Each figure is a count of what someone said in a recorded interview.
Based on interviews recorded up to 2026-08-17. Updated as new interviews arrive.
Individual results vary. This is one customer's first-hand account of their own experience, recorded on camera and published unedited. It is not medical advice, and nothing here is intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any condition. Talk to a qualified healthcare professional before making decisions about your health.
What the answers had in common
Counts of interviews where the person described this in their own words.
| What changed | Interviews | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Family & relationships | 13 of 37 | 35% |
| Felt supported | 11 of 37 | 30% |
| Better systems | 6 of 37 | 16% |
| More energy | 4 of 37 | 11% |
| Digestion | 4 of 37 | 11% |
| Symptom relief | 4 of 37 | 11% |
- “We had moved in 2020 out of the city. knew we wanted to expand our family. we moved for more space and we had started trying, you know, off and on and, we went to some doctors and just, it wasn't happening for us.”Darcie Martin
- “But there's, it's nice to be able to focus on positives now that we have and just having the knowledge that we didn't have beforehand makes you feel just a little more supported going into this.”Darcie Martin
- “I felt like I had a kind of the spiritual component going on in my own life as a Catholic Christian, and also then working with someone else who her philosophy was, "You're fertile, not infertile." And so the other pi…”Virginia Terry
- “I'd been feeling more energy, less bloat.”Darcie Martin
The interviews behind this answer
WatchAchieved Natural Pregnancy in Four Weeks After Struggling with InfertilityDarcie Martin achieved a natural pregnancy with Reimagined Health after traditional doctors only offered IVF. By addressing Hashimoto's thyroiditis and hormonal imbalances through the Fertility Formula program, Darcie reported increased energy and reduced blo…Darcie Martin · Reimagined Health
WatchPersonalized Holistic Care for Nausea Relief and Postpartum Breastfeeding SupportMia Graber utilized Health Youniversity for over four years to manage two pregnancies. Through Dr. Susan Fox’s tailored holistic care, Mia successfully mitigated first-trimester nausea and fatigue, received crucial nutrition tips to support her milk supply du…Mia Graber · Health Youniversity
WatchAnnie Eich Overcame Chronic Health Issues and Achieved Pregnancy with Arbor HealthAnnie Eich achieved pregnancy and resolved chronic anxiety, stomach aches, and menstrual irregularities through Arbor Health. After feeling unheard by traditional doctors, Annie utilized Arbor Health’s data-driven functional medicine approach and prompt care…Annie Eich · Arbor Health
WatchPublic School Teacher Achieves Natural Pregnancy After Identifying Hidden Gluten SensitivitiesVirginia Terry used Fab Fertile to transition from limited medical answers to a successful natural pregnancy. By utilizing functional testing and holistic coaching, she identified specific mineral deficiencies and gluten sensitivities that standard doctors mi…Virginia Terry · Fab Fertile
WatchOvercoming VA Bureaucracy to Honor a Father's End-of-Life WishesLinda Fredin used Empowered Endings to navigate her father's end-of-life care after facing bureaucracy within the VA system. By partnering with Dr. Bob Uslander, Linda achieved a personalized care plan that honored her father's autonomy, provided family couns…Linda Fredin · Empowered Endings- Femme Meets FortuneWatchEmily Wishall Achieved Sustainable Marketing Consistency Through a High-Level Female MastermindEmily Wishall recommends Femme Meets Fortune for providing a clean, non-competitive container for female entrepreneurs. She successfully implemented a sustainable marketing plan and consistent offerings by focusing on long-term life goals rather than just inc…Emily Wishall · Femme Meets Fortune
WatchOvercoming Recurrent Loss to Achieve a Healthy 24-Week PregnancyEmily Magnuson achieved a successful 24-week pregnancy with Denovo Fertility after experiencing a stillbirth and multiple miscarriages. By addressing root causes through HeartMath for stress regulation and Imago dialogue for relational health, Emily moved bey…Emily M Magnuson · Denovo Fertility
WatchAmanda Bianchi Balanced Blood Sugar and Cleared Skin Issues Post-PregnancyAmanda Bianchi used Detox Rejuvenation’s Rapid Gut Reset to resolve two to three years of post-pregnancy health challenges. By addressing root causes like mold and gut health, she balanced her blood sugar, cleared her skin, and eliminated bloating. Amanda rep…Amanda Bianchi · Detox Rejuvenation
WatchNatural Pregnancy in One Month After Seven Failed IUI CyclesKelsey and Kole Hinker used Reimagined Health to overcome three years of infertility. After seven failed IUI cycles and a miscarriage, they achieved a natural pregnancy in their first month of trying after completing the program. They are now 13 weeks pregnan…Kelsey · Reimagined Health
What they doubted first
- “I think just the time, the money—is this really going to fix my problems? Is what I'm dealing with really worth all of this time or worth all of this money? I just decided that it was worth a shot. It was better than not feeling well, and I felt like I was ti…”Annie Eich
- “I felt FabFertil was fair for their cost for what they offered.”Virginia Terry
- “Something that almost prevented me from getting started was honestly time. I tend to over-commit and be a part of a lot of business groups and business coaches because I always think I need more and more help. When I looked at my calendar and really looked at…”Emily Wishall
Follow-up questions they answered
- Is Reimagined Health better than traditional IVF for unexplained infertility?
- Darcie felt traditional doctors didn't provide answers and rushed her toward IVF despite normal labs. She found Dr. Latib's approach superior because it bridged the gap between naturopathic and traditional medicine to find the root cause. — Darcie Martin
- Can you manage Hashimoto's symptoms while trying to conceive?
- Yes, Darcie reported that through the program her thyroid symptoms were under control, she had more energy, and experienced less bloating before successfully becoming pregnant. — Darcie Martin
- Is the Reimagined Health community support effective?
- Darcie found the weekly community calls and the 'safety net' of Dr. Latib's support to be a vital resource, even if she didn't have specific questions herself. — Darcie Martin
- How can I treat first trimester nausea and fatigue naturally?
- Mia Graber found relief through Health Youniversity’s holistic care, which included acupuncture, specific foods to eat, and at-home remedies. She noted that after appointments with Dr. Susan Fox, she consistently felt better and received concrete guidance when she was unsure how to treat her symptoms. — Mia Graber
- Can Health Youniversity help with breastfeeding and milk supply?
- Yes, Mia Graber reported receiving unexpected and crucial postpartum support. Dr. Susan Fox provided nutrition tips and tailored ways to support both Mia's own health and her milk supply as she learned to feed her baby for the first time. — Mia Graber
- Does Dr. Susan Fox have experience with rare autoimmune conditions?
- Mia Graber was surprised to find that Dr. Fox had in-depth knowledge of her relatively unknown autoimmune syndrome. Dr. Fox immediately suggested diet and lifestyle adaptations to help Mia feel better while navigating pregnancy with the condition. — Mia Graber
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