Episode 33: Dr. Kate Naumes, Naturopathic Doctor specializing in women’s health, on all things fertility, pregnancy, PCOS, hormones & more
“The most important thing that men and women can do together when they’re trying to conceive as far as diet goes, is to eat a high vegetable and fruit, plant-based diet.”
-Dr. Kate Naumes, naturopathic doctor
Ladies: this one is for you! Although, all are welcome, and men— you may walk away with a lot more knowledge and understanding after tuning in too. Hello and welcome to episode 33— a very informative conversation with a well-respected naturopathic doctor specializing in women’s health, Dr. Kate Naumes. We cover a whole host of topics ranging from preconception to pregnancy to postpartum and a little on infertility and miscarriage too. We also talk about what a healthy cycle looks like, and we have so much to talk about we’re going to have to get her back on the show to answer more of your questions! Let’s dive right in.
In this episode, we talk about:
what a naturopathic does and how Dr. Naumes got into it (+ how to find one)
tips on what to take/eat before TTC (trying to concieve)
when to get off the pill
top things to do when TTC
how to select a prenatal vitamin
what steps your spouse/partner needs to take
pregnancy— how to beat nausea in first trimester, whether ultrasounds are safe
C-vid vaccine— things to consider if pregnant or TTC
postpartum depression & how to detect it
infertility— when to see a doc (naturopathic and/or fertility doc)
miscarriage
what a healthy menstrual cycle looks like
& more
Disclaimer: Kate Naumes operates in Texas as a wellness consultant, not as a physician (MD, DO). These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration and any recommendations or supplements Dr. Naumes provides are not intended to diagnose, treat or cure any disease. This podcast episode is for informational purposes only, please consult with a licensed healthcare professional for your health care. Guidance for Covid-19 continues to evolve. Please see the CDC for the latest.
All about Dr. Naumes:
Dr. Kate Naumes holds a Doctorate in Naturopathy and a Certificate in Midwifery from Bastyr University; she holds a BA in Biochemistry from Mt. Holyoke. Dr. Naumes is a member of the American Association of Naturopathic Physicians and the Texas Association of Naturopathic Doctors. The state of Texas does not currently license Naturopathic Doctors. Thus, she holds her license in Oregon & Washington and acts in Texas as a wellness consultant, not as a physician. Dr. Naumes has been featured as a Natural Health Expert on TV programs such as ABC’s Good Morning Texas, KTXD’s ‘D’ The Broadcast, CW’s DFW CloseUp, and radio programs across the US. She has written for the general public in publications such as D Magazine and scholarly publications such as Naturopathic Doctor News & Review. Dr. Naumes has been a featured speaker for the North Texas Midwives Association and for the Southwest Symposium at AOMA. Dr. Naumes is an expert in natural approaches to pre-conception, fertility, pregnancy, postpartum, PCOS, Endometriosis, cervical health and female hormone health. She is the owner of Holistic Wellness, a telehealth wellness consultancy based in Dallas TX since 2011.
Where to find Dr. Naumes:
Dr. Naumes’ website: https://naumesnd.com/
A few things we mentioned:
Find a naturopathic doc near you: https://npfinder.aanp.org/
Find a Texas naturopathic doc: https://txand.org/Find-a-Doctor
Thorne prenatal: here
Taking charge of your fertility: here
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