Dad's B12 & Folate Deficiency Can Lead to Birth Defects.

Dad's B12 & Folate Deficiency Can Lead to Birth Defects.

Author: Mike Berkley September 9, 2026 Duration: 19:30
We’re happy to respond to your emailed questions. A father’s vitamin B12 and folate status may influence the health of a developing baby. Low levels around the time of conception have been associated with a higher risk of certain birth defects, possibly because these nutrients help produce healthy sperm, support normal DNA formation and repair, and regulate gene activity during early development. Men who are trying to conceive should eat foods rich in B12 and folate and ask their healthcare ...

Finding a path to parenthood often involves looking beyond conventional medicine. The Holistic Fertility Show exists in that space, offering conversations that consider the whole person-mind, body, and spirit. This podcast delves into the nuanced world of reproductive health through a lens of integrative care. You’ll hear from practitioners and experts who specialize in areas like nutritional therapy, acupuncture, stress management, and lifestyle adjustments that can create a more supportive foundation for conception. Each episode is built on the idea that knowledge is empowering, providing listeners with actionable insights and compassionate perspectives. Rather than offering a single solution, the discussions explore a tapestry of natural approaches, acknowledging that every fertility journey is unique. Tune in for a thoughtful blend of personal stories, expert interviews, and grounded advice that aims to illuminate the many facets of holistic wellness as they relate to building a family.
Author: Language: en-us Episodes: 50

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The cellular energy crisis in infertile patients [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 22:02
We’re happy to respond to your emailed questions. Many women experiencing infertility may have a cellular energy deficit, particularly within the ovaries. Egg cells contain large numbers of mitochondria—the structures re…
The Berkley Distinction: Mastery in Integrative Reproductive Medicine [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 19:02
We’re happy to respond to your emailed questions. The expected outcomes can differ substantially between treatment delivered by a practitioner with limited training in reproductive medicine and one who has devoted a prof…
How Acupuncture & Herbal Medicine Enhance Egg and Sperm Quality. [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 20:19
We’re happy to respond to your emailed questions. Acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine help support both egg and sperm quality by improving several aspects of reproductive health. Acupuncture has been studied for its…
How to Enhance Fertility Outcomes [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 12:36
We’re happy to respond to your emailed questions. Acupuncture and herbal medicine have been shown in multiple systematic reviews and meta-analyses of randomized controlled trials to support improved egg quality markers a…
How Chinese Herbs Improve Pregnancy Outcomes. [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 19:53
We’re happy to respond to your emailed questions. Herbal medicine may help support oocyte (egg) quality by improving the environment in which eggs develop during the months before ovulation. Certain herbal compounds have…
Failed IVF Cycles? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 19:50
We’re happy to respond to your emailed questions. For patients whose previous IVF cycles failed due to poor egg quality, sperm quality, or a thin/unreceptive uterine lining, acupuncture offers a complementary approach th…
Acupuncture pre & post embryo transfer. Why? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 19:23
We’re happy to respond to your emailed questions. Welcome back to the show. Today we're diving into a question so many people navigating IVF ask: can acupuncture really make a difference around embryo transfer? Emerging…
Nurturing Early Pregnancy with Purposeful Integrative Care [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 19:23
We’re happy to respond to your emailed questions. The first weeks of pregnancy can bring tremendous joy, but for those who have experienced infertility, they may also bring uncertainty, heightened vigilance, and fear. In…