Personalized Support for Every Stage of the Reproductive Journey

Starting a family is a deeply personal journey, and every person’s path to conception, pregnancy, and postpartum recovery is unique. At Peninsula Integrative Medicine, we take a comprehensive, root-cause approach to reproductive health by evaluating the interconnected factors that influence fertility, pregnancy wellness, and recovery after birth.

Our integrative approach combines advanced diagnostic testing, nutrition, lifestyle medicine, hormone support, and evidence-informed natural therapies to help optimize health before conception, support a healthy pregnancy, and promote postpartum healing.

Whether you are preparing for pregnancy, experiencing fertility challenges, navigating pregnancy symptoms, or recovering after childbirth, our providers work alongside you and your healthcare team to create a personalized plan focused on your goals and overall wellbeing.

What Is Natural Fertility Support?

Fertility is influenced by many factors beyond reproductive hormones alone. Natural fertility support focuses on identifying and addressing the underlying factors that may impact reproductive health, including hormone balance, nutrient status, inflammation, thyroid function, metabolic health, stress, gut health, and environmental influences.

At Peninsula Integrative Medicine, we support individuals and couples who are trying to conceive naturally or alongside assisted reproductive treatments such as IUI or IVF. Our goal is to help optimize the body’s overall health and create the strongest possible foundation for conception.

Fertility support may include:

• Hormone and cycle evaluation
• Ovulation tracking and cycle support
• Nutritional optimization
• Targeted supplementation
• Thyroid and metabolic support
• Stress and nervous system regulation
• Gut health optimization
• Acupuncture and integrative therapies
• Preconception wellness planning
• Collaboration with fertility specialists when needed

What Is Pregnancy Support?

Pregnancy brings significant physical, hormonal, and emotional changes. Integrative pregnancy support focuses on helping patients maintain optimal health throughout each stage of pregnancy while addressing common symptoms and supporting maternal and fetal wellness.

We collaborate with OB-GYNs, midwives, and other prenatal providers to provide complementary, evidence-informed care that supports the unique needs of each pregnancy.

Pregnancy support may include:

• Prenatal nutrition guidance
• Support for nausea and morning sickness
• Energy and fatigue support
• Digestive health support
• Sleep support
• Stress management
• Healthy weight and metabolic support
• Hormone balance
• Preparation for labor and postpartum recovery

What Is Postpartum Support?

The postpartum period is a time of significant physical, hormonal, and emotional transition. Many new parents experience fatigue, nutrient depletion, sleep disruption, mood changes, and challenges adjusting after childbirth.

Postpartum support focuses on helping the body recover, replenish, and rebuild after pregnancy and birth while supporting long-term health and wellbeing.

Our approach may include:

• Nutritional replenishment
• Hormone recovery support
• Energy and fatigue support
• Mood and emotional wellness support
• Sleep optimization
• Breastfeeding nutrition support
• Thyroid and metabolic evaluation when indicated
• Stress management
• Recovery and resilience support

Why Patients Seek Fertility, Pregnancy & Postpartum Support

Patients seek integrative reproductive care for many reasons, including:

• Preparing for a healthy pregnancy
• Difficulty conceiving
• Irregular menstrual cycles
• Hormonal imbalance
• PMOS (formerly PCOS) support
• Recurrent pregnancy loss support
• Optimizing fertility before IVF or IUI
• Managing pregnancy symptoms
• Supporting nutritional needs during pregnancy
• Postpartum fatigue and depletion
• Hormonal changes after birth
• Emotional wellness during major life transitions

Conditions and Concerns We Commonly Support

Our providers support patients experiencing a variety of reproductive health concerns, including:

• Infertility support
• PMOS (formerly PCOS)
• Irregular cycles
• Ovulation challenges
• Endometriosis support
• Thyroid-related fertility concerns
• Hormone imbalance
• Recurrent miscarriage support
• Nutrient deficiencies
• Pregnancy nausea and fatigue
• Digestive concerns during pregnancy
• Postpartum fatigue
• Postpartum mood concerns
• Breastfeeding nutrition needs

Advanced Diagnostic Testing

A comprehensive evaluation helps identify factors that may influence fertility, pregnancy wellness, and postpartum recovery. Depending on your individual needs, testing may include:

• Hormone and Fertility Testing
  • Fertility hormone panels
  • Ovulation assessment
  • Menstrual cycle evaluation
  • DUTCH hormone testing
  • Progesterone and estrogen evaluation

• Thyroid and Metabolic Testing
  • Thyroid function testing
  • Thyroid antibodies when indicated
  • Blood sugar and insulin markers
  • Metabolic health evaluation

• Nutritional Testing
  • Vitamin and mineral assessment
  • Iron studies
  • Vitamin D testing
  • Nutrient deficiency evaluation

• Functional Health Testing
  • Inflammatory markers
  • Comprehensive stool testing when indicated
  • Gut health evaluation
  • Additional testing based on symptoms and history

Personalized Treatment Plans

Every fertility, pregnancy, and postpartum journey is different. Recommendations are personalized based on your health history, symptoms, goals, and stage of life.

Care may include:

• Personalized nutrition plans
• Targeted supplementation
• Hormone support
• Lifestyle medicine
• Stress and nervous system support
• Acupuncture
• Botanical medicine when appropriate
• Gut health support
• Metabolic optimization
• Preconception planning

Our goal is to support your overall health and provide the foundation needed for a healthy reproductive journey.

Which Provider Should I See for Fertility, Pregnancy & Postpartum Support?

Our providers have different areas of focus and expertise, and we can help guide you toward the best fit based on your goals and needs.

If you are preparing for pregnancy or experiencing fertility challenges:

• Dr. Meghan Kemnec, ND
  • Best fit for: Women seeking support for fertility optimization, menstrual health, hormone balance, and preconception wellness.
  • Dr. Kemnec takes a root-cause approach to evaluating factors that may impact fertility, including nutrition, thyroid health, stress, cycle concerns, and overall wellness before pregnancy.

• Dr. Alicia Masiulis, DACCHM, L.Ac.
  • Best fit for: Patients interested in combining naturopathic medicine and acupuncture to support fertility, hormone balance, stress regulation, and reproductive wellness.
  • Dr. Alicia incorporates integrative therapies to support the body’s natural balance and optimize overall health.

• Dr. Rebecca Moragne, ND
  • Best fit for: Women seeking fertility support, cycle optimization, PCOS support, and reproductive hormone balance.
  • Dr. Moragne uses a personalized, root-cause approach to address the interconnected factors that influence fertility, including nutrition, hormones, metabolism, and overall wellness.

• Dr. Rebecca Green, ND
  • Best fit for: Patients seeking comprehensive preconception care focused on foundational health, hormone balance, nutrition, metabolism, and optimizing overall wellness before pregnancy.
  • Dr. Green takes a systems-based approach to preparing the body for a healthy reproductive journey.

If you are currently pregnant and looking for integrative pregnancy support:

• Dr. Alicia Masiulis, DACCHM, L.Ac.
  • Best fit for: Patients seeking acupuncture and integrative support during pregnancy, including stress management, relaxation, pain support, and common pregnancy-related concerns.
  • Dr. Alicia combines acupuncture and naturopathic principles to support whole-body wellness throughout pregnancy.

• Dr. Meghan Kemnec, ND
  • Best fit for: Patients seeking comprehensive pregnancy support focused on nutrition, digestion, energy, hormone changes, and maternal wellness.
  • Dr. Kemnec provides personalized guidance to support a healthy pregnancy journey and address common concerns throughout each stage of pregnancy.

• Dr. Rebecca Moragne, ND
  • Best fit for: Patients seeking personalized pregnancy wellness support, including nutrition, digestive health, energy, hormone changes, and overall health optimization during pregnancy.
  • Dr. Moragne focuses on supporting the body’s changing needs throughout pregnancy.

If you are recovering postpartum or feeling depleted after childbirth:

• Dr. Meghan Kemnec, ND
  • Best fit for: Patients seeking postpartum support for fatigue, nutrient depletion, hormone changes, sleep concerns, stress, and overall recovery after childbirth.
  • Dr. Kemnec focuses on restoring balance and helping patients rebuild energy and resilience during the postpartum transition.

• Dr. Tediana Torrens, ND
  • Best fit for: Patients seeking support with postpartum recovery, including hormone shifts, nutrient depletion, fatigue, stress, and overall wellness after childbirth.
  • Dr. Torrens focuses on helping patients restore vitality and feel supported during this important stage of life.

• Dr. Rebecca Moragne, ND
  • Best fit for: Patients needing postpartum support for nutrition, energy, hormone recovery, thyroid health, mood, and long-term wellness after pregnancy.
  • Dr. Moragne takes a personalized approach to helping patients restore balance and rebuild health after childbirth.

If you are seeking a more comprehensive hormone or metabolic evaluation:

• Dr. Rebecca Green, ND
  • Best fit for: Patients with complex fertility concerns, hormone imbalance, thyroid issues, metabolic challenges, fatigue, or multiple factors affecting reproductive health.
  • Dr. Green specializes in comprehensive functional medicine evaluations that explore the connections between hormones, nutrition, inflammation, metabolism, and whole-body wellness.

Not sure who is the right fit?

Our team is happy to help match you with the provider whose experience best aligns with your health goals. Contact our office and we can help guide you toward the right next step.

Call (650) 485-2758, Monday through Friday 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. or send us a message!