#391: Building a Strong Fertility and Postpartum Foundation with Ryan Woodbury

Every mom deserves to know the truth about what her body actually needs for fertility, pregnancy and postpartum, and most of us have never been told the full story. In this powerful conversation, Needed co-founder Ryan Woodbury shares the surprising gaps in conventional prenatal care, how evidence-based nutrient protocols can radically shift outcomes and why moms deserve better support at every stage of the motherhood journey. We talk about fertility prep for both partners, postpartum recovery, immune health for the whole family and how Needed's research-backed formulations are changing lives. You'll walk away feeling informed, empowered and inspired to nourish yourself with intention. Topics Covered In This Episode: Fertility and preconception support Prenatal and postpartum nutrient needs Immune support for families Evidence-based supplement protocols Optimizing maternal wellbeing Show Notes: Follow @nourishmentisneeded on Instagram Learn more about Needed Click here to learn more about Dr. Elana Roumell's Doctor Mom Membership, a membership designed for moms who want to be their child's number one health advocate! Click here to learn more about Steph Greunke, RD's online nutrition program and community, Postpartum Reset, an intimate private community and online roadmap for any mama (or mama-to-be) who feels stuck, alone, and depleted and wants to learn how to thrive in motherhood. Listen to today's episode on our website Ryan Woodbury is the Co-founder and Co-CEO of Needed, a company championing radically better nutrition for women, their families, and our earth. She is a lifelong environmentalist, a holistic nutritionist with training in folk herbalism, and a mother of two children, and two rescue mutts. This Episode's Sponsors Enjoy the health benefits of PaleoValley's products such as their supplements, superfood bars and meat sticks. Receive 15% off your purchase by heading to paleovalley.com/doctormom Discover for yourself why Needed is trusted by women's health practitioners and mamas alike to support optimal pregnancy outcomes. Try their 4 Part Complete Nutrition plan which includes a Prenatal Multi, Omega-3, Collagen Protein, and Pre/Probiotic. To get started, head to thisisneeded.com , and use code DOCTORMOM20 for 20% off Needed's Complete Plan! Active Skin Repair is a must-have for everyone to keep themselves and their families healthy and clean. Keep a bottle in the car to spray your face after removing your mask, a bottle in your medicine cabinet to replace your toxic first aid products, and one in your outdoor pack for whatever life throws at you. Use code DOCTORMOM to receive 20% off your order + free shipping (with $35 minimum purchase). Visit BLDGActive.com to order. INTRODUCE YOURSELF to Steph and Dr. Elana on Instagram. They can't wait to meet you! @stephgreunke @drelanaroumell Please remember that the views and ideas presented on this podcast are for informational purposes only. All information presented on this podcast is for informational purposes and not intended to serve as a substitute for the consultation, diagnosis, and/or medical treatment of a healthcare provider. Consult with your healthcare provider before starting any diet, supplement regimen, or to determine the appropriateness of the information shared on this podcast, or if you have any questions regarding your treatment plan.

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#391: Building a Strong Fertility and Postpartum Foundation with Ryan Woodbury is an episode from "Doctor Mom" Podcast by Elana Roumell.

This episode is 43:19 long.

This episode was published on Dec 23, 2025.

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