12. When doctors told Juliet she needed a hysterectomy at 41, she did the unthinkable—she said no. Three years later, she defied the odds with a spontaneous pregnancy at 44, and today she’s sharing the exact nutrition and well-being shifts that made her “miracle” possible.
On episode 12: What do you do when a doctor tells you a hysterectomy is your only option at 41? In this powerful episode, fertility well-being practitioner Juliet shares how she navigated a harrowing medical crisis after a trip to Costa Rica and made the brave decision to decline surgery. Her intuition and dedication to healing her body paved the way for an incredible outcome: a spontaneous pregnancy at 44. Juliet’s story is a masterclass in patient advocacy and the profound impact of aligning your health with your fertility goals, even when the odds seem stacked against you.
Beyond her personal miracle, Juliet brings her professional expertise to the conversation, breaking down the vital role of nutrition for fertility over 35. She discusses the specific shifts she made to her lifestyle and mindset that supported her healthy, natural pregnancy later in life. Whether you are facing a difficult medical diagnosis or are currently TTC at 44, Juliet’s journey offers a roadmap for reclaiming your reproductive health and finding hope in the face of “geriatric” labels.
About the Guest
Juliet Owen-Nuttal is a dedicated fertility well-being practitioner specializing in supporting women over 35 on their path to motherhood. After a severe infection led to a recommended hysterectomy in her early 40s, Juliet utilized her deep knowledge of holistic health and nutrition to heal her body and ultimately conceive naturally. Based in the United Kingdom, she now combines her personal experience of a spontaneous pregnancy at 44 with her professional expertise to help women worldwide optimize their fertility and advocate for their own reproductive health.
Connect with Juliet:
- Instagram: @noninvasivewomenshealth
Key Topics
- The Power of Advocacy: Why Juliet declined a hysterectomy at 41 and how to trust your intuition in a medical setting.
- Healing After Infection: The recovery journey from a life-altering infection contracted in Costa Rica.
- Nutrition for Later-in-Life Fertility: The specific dietary foundations Juliet used to support a healthy pregnancy at 44.
- Spontaneous Conception Over 40: Moving past the “geriatric” labels and understanding the potential for natural pregnancy later in life.
- Holistic Well-being: The intersection of mindset, physical health, and professional fertility practices.
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