Why Healing Your Hormones Before Pregnancy Matters (More Than You Think)
Let’s be honest—none of us are dreaming of barely making it through pregnancy. You don’t want to just survive it, crawling from trimester to trimester, completely depleted. You want to feel good, supported, and strong—physically, mentally, and emotionally.

That kind of readiness doesn’t magically appear the day you see two pink lines. It starts now—before you’re pregnant.

And no, this isn’t about doing “too much” or being extra. It’s not about expensive supplements or perfect routines. Healing your hormones before pregnancy is about setting your body up to have your back when you need it most.

Think of it like this: if your body is a team, your hormones are your captains. When they’re well-fed, rested, and regulated, they communicate clearly. They help your cycle stay regular, your mood stay balanced, and your energy stay steady. They help you feel like yourself.

But if your hormones are already struggling—thanks to chronic stress, poor sleep, or years of birth control—then pregnancy can feel like adding a full-time job to an already maxed-out schedule. It’s harder to conceive, harder to enjoy the process, and harder to bounce back.

That’s why pre-pregnancy hormone support is such a game-changer.

It’s about choosing foods that support blood sugar and reduce inflammation. It’s about managing stress in ways that are actually sustainable. It’s about making small shifts now that help your future self say, “thank you.”

Pregnancy doesn’t have to wreck you. You deserve to feel strong walking into it—and cared for while you’re in it. Healing your hormones now isn’t selfish or unnecessary. It’s smart. It’s proactive. And honestly? It’s one of the kindest things you can do for your body.

So if motherhood is on your heart, start here: give your hormones the support they need today, so they can support you tomorrow.

You’ve got time. You’ve got tools. And you’ve got this.

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Meet Leah Negrin

 
I am a bold, beautiful, sometimes timid, usually happy, essential oil, nutrition junkie. Although at 39 I feel as if I've had several careers over a lifetime (or at least sometimes when I look back at my resume that is what shines through). I've been a paralegal, an office manager, an administrative assistant, worked in commercial lending and have finally landed on nutrition.

My journey to nutrition started many years ago when my sister was diagnosed with celiac disease and food had to change for the family. From there, along my own health journey I’ve helped people not only figure out what to eat but how to do it so that it can work for them sustainably. For almost seven years I’ve been counseling people on their nutrition and weight loss journeys. 

Finally getting some sunshine in Southern California *Photo credit  Brittany Hassett 

I am knowledgeable about what purpose food serves your body and I focus on finding sustainable options when it comes to food; this also led to my love of essential oils. I had the opportunity to attend a workshop where a registered dietitian spoke about using essential oils in her practice to help her patients. I was floored. I knew that #plantsheal but I didn't realize that others in the 'conventional' medical community thought that as well!! Learning that it was possible to incorporate these magical little bottles gave me a huge sense of hope.


Alina, myself and Caitlin (oily bffs) *Photo credit Anne Negrin

 
As I learned more about these oils I was diagnosed with increased intestinal permeability or as many of us know it, leaky gut. Leaky gut has been around for quite awhile but many of us are just learning what this is or why this is even more common these days than ever before. Many issues can be related to leaky gut including autoimmune diseases. Receiving this diagnosis just led me down a path further to learn about nutrition and how to best serve my body and take care of myself.


Enjoying a vegan ice cream cone in Budapest! *Photo credit to Michelle Owen 

Since birthing our sweet baby boy at home earlier this year I’ve been incredibly passionate about helping other women too who are pregnant and new mothers with their nutrition. Eating healthy for your pregnant body and your postpartum self is a game changer for both mother and baby.

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