Ep 72 Why Ovulation is More Than Just Your Fertile Window with Dr. Ellora Pollard, DC

<p>The Rewire for Birth program is currently offering a Mother’s Day special.</p><p>You can receive $100 OFF with code MOTHERSDAYGIFT at checkout:<a href="https://www.rewireforbirth.com"><u>https://www.rewireforbirth.com</u></a></p><p><br></p><p>In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Ellora Pollard for a deeply empowering conversation about fertility, hormones, cycle awareness, and why ovulation is one of the clearest indicators of overall health.</p><p>So many women move through life disconnected from the wisdom of their bodies: never taught how to identify ovulation, understand their hormonal patterns, or recognize the signs their body is constantly communicating.</p><p>This conversation changes that.</p><p>Ellora beautifully bridges science, functional medicine, and clinical experience to break down what is actually happening throughout the menstrual cycle — in a way that feels accessible, grounding, and incredibly empowering.</p><p>Inside this episode, we explore:</p><ul><li><p>Why ovulation is about far more than fertility</p></li><li><p>How cervical mucus can reveal hormonal balance and overall health</p></li><li><p>The role progesterone plays in supporting pregnancy and nervous system regulation</p></li><li><p>Why hormonal birth control is often prescribed without women fully understanding its long-term impact</p></li><li><p>The connection between nutrient depletion, mood changes, and synthetic hormones</p></li><li><p>How cycle awareness can be used for both conception and natural family planning</p></li><li><p>The myth that breastfeeding prevents pregnancy postpartum</p></li><li><p>What the hormone relaxin actually does during pregnancy</p></li><li><p>Why pregnancy can create instability, pain, and pelvic discomfort</p></li><li><p>Practical ways to support the body through pregnancy with movement, strength, chiropractic care, and pelvic floor awareness</p></li><li><p>The Webster Technique, kinesiology taping, and creating balance in the body for birth preparation</p></li></ul><p>More than anything, this episode is a reminder that understanding your body is foundational.</p><p>When women understand their cycles, hormones, and fertility, they are able to make more informed, aligned, and empowered decisions about their health, pregnancy journey, and lives.</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><strong>CONNECT WITH DR. ELLORA POLLARD</strong></p><p><strong> Instagram</strong>:<a href="https://www.instagram.com/dr.ellora/"> <u>https://www.instagram.com/dr.ellora/</u></a></p><p><strong>Website</strong>:<a href="http://www.ladytimelearning.com"><u>www.ladytimelearning.com</u></a></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Listen to Cindy on Ellora’s podcast (</strong><em><strong>Lady Time Learning</strong></em><strong>):</strong><a href="https://open.spotify.com/episode/3bKi9wAK8PLBwp9irSAQ2p?si=ZPWWbx-DTYma_FfCf9HKVQ"><u> https://open.spotify.com/episode/3bKi9wAK8PLBwp9irSAQ2p?si=ZPWWbx-DTYma_FfCf9HKVQ</u></a></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Find a provider trained in the Webster Technique</strong>:<a href="https://icpa4kids.com/training/webster-certification/webster-technique/"><u>https://icpa4kids.com/training/webster-certification/webster-technique/</u></a></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><strong>CONNECT WITH CINDY</strong></p><p>Website: <a href="about:blank"><u>www.cindytahhan.com⁠</u></a></p><p>Instagram:<a href="https://www.instagram.com/drcindytahhan%E2%81%A0"><u>https://www.instagram.com/drcindytahhan⁠</u></a><br>Rewire for Birth:<a href="https://www.instagram.com/rewireforbirth/%E2%81%A0"><u>https://www.instagram.com/rewireforbirth/⁠</u></a></p>