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Trying!: A Science-Backed Plan to Optimize Your Fertility
Pregnancy, Unlocked.
Ready for a baby? Start here – a no-nonsense guide to getting your body ready for pregnancy, backed by cutting-edge science and real results.
When trying to conceive, most women are given outdated, one-size-fits-all "eat healthy," take prenatals, and "just relax." But these oversimplified solutions ignore how your unique biology actually works.
Through groundbreaking research and success with clients from celebrities to CEOs, fertility expert Rachel Swanson shatters conventional wisdom about pre-pregnancy nutrition. She reveals how factors like blood sugar patterns, microbiome health, and nutrient timing impact your fertility—and how to optimize them for your body's specific needs.
TRYING! isn't just another pregnancy book. Drawing on her clinical expertise, Rachel shows
Why certain "superfoods" might be sabotaging your fertility (and what to eat instead) How to time your meals to maximize nutrient absorption for egg and hormone health Strategic food combinations that enhance fertility—backed by biochemistry Customizable meal plans that adapt to your lifestyle
Whether you're just starting to think about getting pregnant or have been on your fertility journey for a while, this science-backed guide gives you the evidence-based tools to take control of your path to conception.
No more generic advice or unexplained rules. Just smart, personalized strategies validated through clinical success. Start optimizing your fertility today.
Ready for a baby? Start here – a no-nonsense guide to getting your body ready for pregnancy, backed by cutting-edge science and real results.
When trying to conceive, most women are given outdated, one-size-fits-all "eat healthy," take prenatals, and "just relax." But these oversimplified solutions ignore how your unique biology actually works.
Through groundbreaking research and success with clients from celebrities to CEOs, fertility expert Rachel Swanson shatters conventional wisdom about pre-pregnancy nutrition. She reveals how factors like blood sugar patterns, microbiome health, and nutrient timing impact your fertility—and how to optimize them for your body's specific needs.
TRYING! isn't just another pregnancy book. Drawing on her clinical expertise, Rachel shows
Why certain "superfoods" might be sabotaging your fertility (and what to eat instead) How to time your meals to maximize nutrient absorption for egg and hormone health Strategic food combinations that enhance fertility—backed by biochemistry Customizable meal plans that adapt to your lifestyle
Whether you're just starting to think about getting pregnant or have been on your fertility journey for a while, this science-backed guide gives you the evidence-based tools to take control of your path to conception.
No more generic advice or unexplained rules. Just smart, personalized strategies validated through clinical success. Start optimizing your fertility today.
240 pages, Paperback
Published January 6, 2026
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November 10, 2025
I think this book is a good start for someone just starting to navigate their fertility journey. As someone who's been in the infertility realm for awhile, this wasn't necessarily new information. I do appreciate how the information was presented but it seemed very surface-level. Most people know that in order to conceive successfully, you should exercise, eat right, get adequate sleep, reduce toxins, and minimize stress. However, the book does not address what to do if you do or have done these things for awhile and still can't conceive.
It's also worth noting that the author is a Registered Dietician, not a reproductive endocrinologist or fertility specialist. But I am a firm believer that food is medicine so what you eat and how you live is SO important. So please don't think that I am minimizing her credentials or experience by any means. I loved that there was a whole chapter on metabolic health and how important it is for fertility and longevity.
Overall, this book had good information and I appreciate the nutrition tactics but there wasn't really any new information that can't be found in other fertility books.
Thank you to NetGalley and Authors Equity for this ARC in exchange for an honest review.
It's also worth noting that the author is a Registered Dietician, not a reproductive endocrinologist or fertility specialist. But I am a firm believer that food is medicine so what you eat and how you live is SO important. So please don't think that I am minimizing her credentials or experience by any means. I loved that there was a whole chapter on metabolic health and how important it is for fertility and longevity.
Overall, this book had good information and I appreciate the nutrition tactics but there wasn't really any new information that can't be found in other fertility books.
Thank you to NetGalley and Authors Equity for this ARC in exchange for an honest review.
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