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Dr. Irena Bergmann, ND

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Dr. Irena Bergmann, ND

I help women and couples by using Naturopathic fertility support and acupuncture to get pregnant.

With over 15 years of experience working with women in this field, I understand the struggles that couples go through when they are unable to conceive.

02/16/2026

Ferritin is one of those labs that’s easy to overlook, especially if your hemoglobin comes back “normal.” But iron stores play a much bigger role in fertility than most people realize.

Ferritin supports ovulation, egg quality, thyroid function, and remember pregnancy increases iron needs very quickly. Starting with low stores can make it harder for the body to keep up later on.

This is why I always recommend testing ferritin before supplementing. The goal isn’t just to be in range, it’s to be in a place that actually supports conception and early pregnancy.

If you’re trying to conceive, ferritin is worth checking.

02/13/2026

If you know, you really know.
The two-week wait has its own sense of time. Every hour feels longer, every day moves slower, and suddenly you’re aware of every sensation in your body.

It’s normal to feel impatient, hopeful, distracted, and emotionally tired all at once. Nothing about this phase is “easy,” even when you’re doing everything right.

If you’re in it right now, you’re not alone. And yes… it really does feel this slow.

02/11/2026

Male-factor health is never an afterthought in fertility care. It’s part of the plan from the start.

S***m are highly responsive to lifestyle, timing, and overall health, especially in the weeks leading up to IUI or IVF. Small, intentional changes can meaningfully influence s***m quality, DNA integrity, and overall outcomes.

This isn’t about perfection or blame. It’s about understanding what matters, when it matters, and making informed adjustments that support the bigger picture.

If you’re preparing for treatment, this is work worth doing together.
And if you’re earlier in the process, it’s worth saving for later.

02/09/2026

If you’re doing a semen analysis as part of a fertility workup, this is something I always want people to know about.

A standard semen analysis gives us helpful information, but it doesn’t tell us anything about the quality of the DNA inside the s***m. And that genetic integrity matters for embryo development, implantation, and pregnancy outcomes.

This is where DNA Fragmentation Index (DFI) comes in. It can help explain situations where everything looks “normal” on paper, but conception isn’t happening or cycles keep failing. It also gives us insight into things like inflammation, oxidative stress, lifestyle factors, and environmental exposures, many of which are actually modifiable.

Including DFI can change the direction of care, help guide next steps, and sometimes prevent a lot of unnecessary frustration or delay. It’s one more piece of the puzzle that helps us make smarter, more informed decisions.

02/06/2026

Endometriosis can influence fertility through more than one pathway, and often through several at the same time. Inflammation, hormonal signaling, immune regulation, and pelvic anatomy all play a role, which is why the impact can look very different from one person to the next.

For some, inflammation alone can affect ovulation, egg quality, or implantation even when anatomy appears normal. For others, lesion location, adhesions, or ovarian involvement matter more. Pain, stress, and disrupted sleep can also quietly influence cycle regularity and timing. This complexity is exactly why a one-size-fits-all approach doesn’t work.

Understanding how endometriosis may be affecting your fertility is the first step toward making informed decisions and building a plan that actually fits your body.

02/04/2026

Digestive health often gets overlooked when trying to conceive, but it plays a much bigger role than most people realize.

Your gut is where key fertility nutrients are absorbed, where hormones are metabolized, and where inflammation and immune balance are regulated. If digestion is off, even a great diet or high-quality supplements may not be doing what you expect them to do.

Chronic bloating, constipation, diarrhea, or “IBS-type” symptoms are often signs that inflammation or stress is present in the system. And inflammation, elevated stress hormones, and immune imbalance can quietly interfere with ovulation, implantation, and cycle regularity.

Supporting gut health isn’t about perfection or doing everything at once. It’s about creating a more supportive internal environment so your body can do what it’s designed to do.

This is why digestion is often one of the first places I look when supporting fertility.

02/02/2026

When someone asks how I work, this is usually what I mean.
Not a quick fix. Not a generic plan. A thoughtful, evidence-informed process that’s built around your body and your context.

I take the time to understand the full picture first, then create a strategic plan that actually makes sense for your physiology and your life. And we adjust as we go, because good care responds, it doesn’t stay rigid.

This is the kind of work I love doing and the kind of care I believe in.
Grounded, personalized, and designed to support real, lasting change.

If this approach resonates, you can find more details about working together in my bio.

01/28/2026

Preparing for IVF often feels like everything suddenly becomes urgent. But what’s easy to miss is that IVF preparation isn’t something that starts the week before stimulation. It starts months earlier, quietly, with the choices you make day to day.

I like to think of the three months leading up to IVF as a window of opportunity. A time to support egg and s***m quality, hormones, inflammation, and overall resilience so your body is as supported as possible going into treatment. This isn’t about doing everything perfectly or following a rigid checklist. It’s about understanding the physiology, using evidence to guide decisions, and building a plan that fits your real life.

Your IVF cycle itself is a medical process. Your preparation, though, is holistic. And when those two pieces work together, that’s where individualized care really shines.

If you’re planning IVF and want guidance that complements your fertility clinic and focuses on the whole picture, I’d love to work together to create a personalized preparation plan.

01/26/2026

This question comes up a lot, especially when people are getting ready to try to conceive.

The idea of doing a “detox” before TTC sounds appealing, but here’s the evidence-based reality: your body already has a highly effective detox system. Your liver, kidneys, gut, lungs, skin, and lymphatic system are working around the clock. They don’t need juice cleanses, laxative teas, or extended fasts to do their job.

In fact, aggressive cleanses can backfire. Rapid calorie restriction, long fasts, or harsh detox products can disrupt ovulation, increase stress hormones, deplete nutrient reserves, and potentially impact egg quality. That’s the opposite of what we want when preparing for pregnancy.

Those so-called “detox symptoms” like headaches, fatigue, or irritability are often signs of under-fueling, low blood sugar, dehydration, or poor sleep, not toxin overload.

If you want to support detoxification in a fertility-friendly way, think daily habits instead of short-term resets. Adequate protein, fiber, cruciferous vegetables, hydration, sleep, regular movement, sweating, and reducing alcohol all support the body’s natural detox pathways. Limiting endocrine disruptors like plastics, fragrances, and thermal receipts matters too.

Preconception is a time to build up, not strip down. Early pregnancy depends entirely on your nutrient stores. If you’re craving a “reset,” choose nourishment and sustainable lifestyle shifts, not restriction.

01/23/2026

If 2026 is the year you’re thinking about trying to conceive, this is a really good time to zoom out and focus on preparation rather than pressure.

So much of fertility care is about building a strong foundation before you start. Supporting your body with the right nutrients, moving regularly, sleeping well, and understanding your health through labs and assessments can give you clarity and confidence instead of guesswork.

This isn’t about doing everything perfectly or all at once. It’s about knowing where you stand, identifying what might matter most for your body, and making thoughtful changes that support your timeline and goals.

If you’re planning ahead and want a more personalized approach to TTC in 2026, I’d love to work together to help you feel prepared and supported as you move forward.

01/19/2026

Reducing exposure to endocrine-disrupting chemicals doesn’t mean throwing everything out or living perfectly.

For most people, it’s about focusing on a few high-impact areas and making gradual, realistic changes. Things like how you store and heat food, the cookware you use, what’s in your personal care products, and the water you drink tend to matter more than chasing every “clean” trend.

This isn’t about doing it all at once or doing it perfectly. It’s about awareness, choosing what’s manageable, and building habits that fit your real life.

If this feels overwhelming, start small. One swap is better than none. And over time, those small shifts add up.

Save this for later and come back to it when you’re ready to make a change.

01/16/2026

It’s easy to think a success story is just one moment. A positive test. A good update. A screenshot that fits neatly into a square.

But most of the patient wins I share are built on weeks, months, sometimes years of quiet, unglamorous work.

They look like pill organizers filled every day, even when motivation was low. Nutrition changes that felt hard at first, but started to feel worth it. Finding time for movement when the day already felt full. Choosing sleep over scrolling. Saying no to plans that felt too heavy. Trying acupuncture despite being nervous, and realizing it could actually feel grounding.

These wins don’t come from doing everything perfectly. They come from showing up consistently, making small but meaningful changes, and staying supported through the process.

If you’re in the middle of this right now and it feels slow or invisible, I see you. This part of the journey matters more than you think.

Your work counts. And your win is coming.

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Tuesday	9am - 6pm
Thursday	10am - 6pm
Friday	10am - 3pm

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