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I help couples overcome infertility with natural medicine. Hi, I’m Dr. Jane Levesque, a naturopathic doctor who specializes in fertility. WHY DO I DO THIS?

My mission is to empower ambitious women around the world in maximizing fertility, optimizing pregnancy, and enhancing the postpartum journey, using natural methods. And my ultimate goal is to create a healthy and happy generation of parents and kids! I offer online fertility programs designed to help you increase your chances of conception, foster a thriving pregnancy, and give birth to a healthy

baby. THE OPENING ACT

I’m the mom of two beautiful girls. Getting pregnant for the first time was incredibly easy, but I didn’t prepare for it, and felt very sick as a result. I was so uncomfortable in my own body that I thought: “Wait a minute, pregnancy can’t be this debilitating. There has to be a better way!”

So, I put on my naturopath hat and decided to prepare for my next pregnancy very carefully. I did my homework, boosted my nutrients, took my supplements, changed my exercise routine-the works. Physically, I was in excellent shape. But as a couple, my husband and I weren’t in the right place to bring a life into this world. We were very stressed and had so much going on that we tried to schedule this pregnancy in, no matter how unnatural it felt. THE TURNING POINT

My second pregnancy ended in a miscarriage, and my heart sank. I felt broken, lost, and utterly confused. How could this happen to me? How could my body fail me when I needed it the most? Could I keep trying and risk going through this excruciating pain again? I turned to medical providers searching for answers but quickly learned I was on my own. I had to be my own doctor. After extensive research and lab testing, I realized I hadn’t considered how high stress could impact my pregnancy. It led to poor digestion, nutrient deficiencies, and hormone imbalances, which may have all potentially contributed to my miscarriage. I understood that although I was trying to do everything “right” with my physical health, I underestimated the mental and emotional components that go into creating a life. I couldn’t just pencil this in, I needed space to be present throughout the process. THE SHIFT

I recognized I had to make some changes. I relied on my support network and mindfulness practices to grieve and heal. I fine-tuned my supplements to account for essential building blocks and reinforced my diet with nutrient-rich foods. Most importantly, I stopped scheduling in*******se and relying on an app to track my ovulation. I followed my intuition and regained trust in my body. Once I let go of my expectations and leaned into the experience, I felt ready to try again. Three months later, I was pregnant, and nine months later, I gave birth to a beautiful baby girl. After going through such a transformative experience and seeing how other friends, relatives, and patients struggled with fertility issues, I decided to help. If you feel hopeless, stuck, and neglected by the conventional medical system, I’m here for you. I want to help you take control of your health, optimize your fertility, and build the family you dream of. You just have to commit to the process.

24/04/2026

Are you tracking your cycle…and still feel totally confused (or still not pregnant)?

In my latest solo episode of Natural Fertility with Dr Jane, I take it all the way back to basics and show you how to track your cycle without losing your mind.

We cover:

→ The 3 “levels” of tracking: calendar, cervical fluid, and temperature/wearables

→ What cycle tracking can tell you (hormone patterns, ovulation clues, red flags)

→ What it cannot do (it’s a tool, not a solution)

→ How to use your cycle as a monthly report card instead of a source of anxiety

→ When it’s time to stop obsessing over apps and get deeper testing and support

If you’ve ever thought, “I’ve been tracking for months and nothing is changing,” this episode will help you turn that data into actual decisions: what to change in your lifestyle, when to seek labs, and how we use cycle changes to know if a protocol is working.

To listen to Episode 204, hit follow and comment 204 – I’ll send the link straight to your DMs.

23/04/2026

The thyroid is crucial for fertility and healthy pregnancy outcomes.

But we have to stop acting like it’s the most important hormone.

In practice, I rarely see the thyroid as the root cause of infertility struggles. More often, it’s secondary to deeper issues like:

→ chronic inflammation
→ hidden infections
→ toxic load
→ nervous system dysregulation / chronic stress

When we address those root drivers, thyroid function often improves without chasing TSH forever.

22/04/2026

Ureaplasma: the quiet infection wrecking fertility that almost nobody is testing for.

If you’ve been dealing with “unexplained” infertility, recurrent miscarriage, failed IVF, or chronic pelvic inflammation – and no one has looked at your vaginal microbiome – this is for you.

Ureaplasma is a bacterial pathogen that lives in the urogenital tract. It’s:

- Not on a standard STI screen
- Often asymptomatic
- Rarely checked by GPs or even fertility clinics

Yet studies show it’s found at much higher rates in people with primary infertility compared to fertile controls.

What it can do:

- Drive chronic, low‑grade inflammation in the reproductive tract
- Disrupt s***m function and contribute to male factor infertility
- Displace protective Lactobacillus species and raise vaginal pH
- Increase risk of implantation failure, miscarriage, and preterm birth

When it ascends into the uterus, it can create a pro‑inflammatory endometrium and disturbed immune tolerance – exactly the environment where embryos struggle to implant and thrive.

Testing matters.

Ureaplasma is easiest to detect when the vaginal pH is naturally higher, and the microbiome is shifting, around ovulation. This is the window I prefer to test.

A proper vaginal microbiome panel doesn’t just say “yes/no” to Ureaplasma; it maps:

- Which protective bacteria you *do* have
- Which pathogens are present
- Their relative load

Here’s the good news: Ureaplasma is treatable.

It typically responds well to targeted antibiotics plus microbiome support.

If your fertility workup hasn’t included a vaginal microbiome assessment, you have a gap in your investigation.

Ask for the test. Time it right. Treat what you find.

20/04/2026

It’s hard to admit this because I used to love high-intensity training.

And yes, I still do it sometimes because it feels amazing to get those endorphins up…but doing it regularly no longer fits into my wellness routine.

Your workouts should support your health, not slowly break you down.

If you’re:

→ frequently injured
→ moody or wired-but-tired
→ dealing with low progesterone
→ feeling puffy and inflamed

…it might be a sign your nervous system and hormones need you to scale back, not push harder.

That doesn’t mean no high-intensity training.

It means recovery, nervous system regulation, and hormone health have to be prioritized.

And if you’re trying to conceive, this becomes even more important.

19/04/2026

When embryo quality is “poor,” the blame almost always lands on the woman…that needs to change.

Embryo quality is s***m quality just as much as egg quality.😏

When s***m DNA is damaged, the egg has to use its own energy to repair that DNA before normal fertilization and embryo development can even begin.

Less energy left = poorer embryo development and a higher risk of miscarriage.

But here is the good news…

You can actually test DNA fragmentation in the s***m, and I believe every man should have it done before IVF.

Research shows that when DNA fragmentation is over 15%, miscarriage risk goes up significantly.

So if your fertility clinic dismisses DNA fragmentation testing as “unnecessary,” I’d start looking for a new clinic.

If you’re about to spend tens of thousands of dollars and put your body through IVF…you deserve to have all the information and understand your odds.

***mhealth

18/04/2026

Endometriosis is not just a gynecological condition.

It’s a whole-body, inflammatory, immune-driven process.

Which raises a question 👉 *What is actually driving the inflammation and immune dysregulation?*

Conventional medicine often chalks it up to genetics or bad luck.

As a naturopathic doctor and natural fertility expert, I believe there is much more to the story.

The immune system is not dysregulated for no reason.

It’s toxic load.

It’s hidden pathogens.

It’s unresolved trauma.

It’s a body that is overwhelmed, exhausted, and depleted.

Yes, excision surgery and removing lesions can be very necessary.

But surgery alone does not:

- Clear pathogens
- Unburden the liver
- Rebuild nutrients and reserves

There is a lot you can do to support endometriosis, improve quality of life, and optimize chances of conception.

Share this post to spread awareness for women with endometriosis.

17/04/2026

Before you move forward with IVF, these are the six markers your clinic should be testing to understand how your body will actually respond to treatment.

1️⃣ Thyroid (full thyroid panel, not just TSH)

→ Helps assess whether ovarian and uterine tissues are receiving adequate hormonal signals

→ When overlooked, poor response or implantation failure is often labeled as “low prognosis” instead of a signaling issue

2️⃣ Blood sugar and metabolic markers (fasting glucose, HbA1c, fasting insulin, HOMA-IR, leptin)

→ Reflect how stable hormone signaling and egg development are during stimulation

→ When dysregulated, IVF response and implantation can be affected even if weight appears normal

3️⃣ Inflammation (CRP, ESR, CA-125)

→ Indicates whether the immune environment supports implantation or works against it

→ When elevated, IVF outcomes tend to worsen and cycles are repeated without addressing the underlying issue

4️⃣ Liver enzymes

→ Show how effectively the body can process IVF medications and hormone load

→ When clearance is impaired, cycles can be harder on the body with diminishing benefit

5️⃣ Nutrient status

→ Reflects whether the body has adequate reserves for hormone production and cell division

→ When depleted, stimulation increases demand without improving capacity

6️⃣ Baseline hormones

→ Provide context for how the ovaries are likely to respond before medication doses are chosen

→ When ignored, higher doses often replace thoughtful strategy

15/04/2026

Microplastics are not just tiny bits of plastic.

They behave like **endocrine disruptors** in the body.

Animal and human studies show they can:

→ Disrupt hormone signaling
→ Increase oxidative stress (ROS)
→ Drive chronic, low-grade inflammation

A 2023 review in *Science of the Total Environment* found that nano- and microplastics are linked with **reduced s***m count and motility, impaired egg quality, altered embryonic development, and hormonal disruption** in reproductive tissues (Hong et al., 2023).

Another 2023 review in *Food and Chemical Toxicology* showed that microplastics can cross biological barriers, accumulate in reproductive organs, and trigger DNA damage and cell death in germ cells (Jaafarzadeh Haghighi Fard et al., 2023).

All of this directly impacts:

→ egg quality
→ s***m quality
→ ovarian function
→ the uterine / reproductive environment

And exposure is not occasional. It’s **daily**:

→ food stored or heated in plastic
→ plastic water bottles
→ personal care and beauty products
→ synthetic fabrics and household materials
→ contamination in food and drinking water

You can’t avoid every source. But you *can* significantly reduce the load:

→ Use glass or stainless steel for food and water
→ Avoid heating food in plastic
→ Choose low-tox personal care products
→ Wash new synthetic clothes before wearing and favor natural fibers (ie, organic cotton, wool, etc) when possible

Because over time, that burden adds up. And we are most definitely seeing the effect of it all.

14/04/2026

Pregnancy is one of the most demanding things your body will ever do.

You are literally building a human from scratch.

That deserves preparation, proper testing, and real support…

→ before conception

→ throughout pregnancy

→ and into postpartum.

This window shapes a woman’s long‑term health *and* the health of her future child.

So why wouldn’t we fully support couples as they step into parenthood?

My mission is to change that.

The work my team and I do goes far beyond “just getting pregnant” – it’s about building **generational health**.

When we help future parents heal, their impact ripples into every part of life: stronger families, healthier communities, and a more balanced planet.

13/04/2026

What did I miss?

11/04/2026

We had a fun week 😏

-Rehydrating post flight ✈️
-Iced tumeric latte
-First day on the beach 🏝️
-Going whale watching 🐳
-More fun in the sun ☀️
-Matching 🐆
-Got our pump on 💪
- 🐢
-Pizza at the market 🍕
- Homemade burgers 🍔
-Boogie boarding 🏄‍♀️
-Last day at the beach 😢
-Airport fun

11/04/2026

Tell me I’m not the only one who saw hormones before realizing it was a shoulder

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