Ep 30 Understanding Bloodwork in Preconception, Pregnancy and Postpartum

Ep 30 Understanding Bloodwork in Preconception, Pregnancy and Postpartum

Author: Jensen Schoonover April 4, 2024 Duration: 35:06

In this episode, we're exploring lab work for preconception, pregnancy, and postpartum with MaryAnn Marks and Sara Russell. MaryAnn, the brains behind LabSmarts, and Sara, a nutritional therapy practitioner, have teamed up to educate on the nuances of blood work analysis through the perinatal phase of life. Throughout, they shed light on why "normal" blood work values may not be so normal during pregnancy and why understanding these changes is crucial for optimizing perinatal health.

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Ever finish a nutrition or wellness certification and realize there's a whole world of functional lab testing nobody covered in class? That's exactly where host Jensen Schoonover found himself, and it's the spark for Test Don't Guess-Functional Lab Chats. This podcast digs into the practical, often overlooked tools that can transform a practice, moving beyond theory into the tangible data of gut health, hormone panels, mold exposure, and mineral balances. Each conversation is a deep dive with practitioners who are in the trenches, lab experts who interpret the numbers, and educators who design the courses. You’ll hear how they navigate the complexities of different tests, apply the results to real client scenarios, and build more confident, evidence-based approaches to care. It’s for the curious, the detail-oriented, and those tired of guessing. Jensen’s discussions strip away the intimidation, making advanced functional lab work feel accessible and actionable. Tune in to find clarity, learn from colleagues' experiences, and discover how to integrate these powerful assessments into your own work. This isn't about abstract science; it's about the applied art of using data to guide genuine healing, one insightful chat at a time.
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