Make Women Fertile Again 2026

An Ancestral Guide to Reclaiming Female Fertility

Fertility is not a switch you flip when you are ready for a baby. It is not a productivity metric, a supplement stack, or a medical event reserved for nine months of pregnancy planning. Fertility is a long-term state of nourishment, safety, rhythm, and resilience.

And right now, something is deeply off.

Across North America and much of the Western world, female fertility rates are declining at historic speed. More women are struggling with irregular cycles, painful periods, hormonal imbalances, unexplained infertility, early miscarriages, and difficulty conceiving well into their thirties. At the same time, women are doing more than ever. More workouts, more supplements, more information, more pressure to optimize every aspect of life.

This is not a coincidence.

The fertility crisis is not a mystery that requires more technology. It is a signal that modern life has drifted too far from the biological conditions that allow women to thrive.

The solution is not extreme. It is simple. Ancient, even. And it starts with remembering that the female body is designed for reproduction when it feels safe, nourished, warm, rested, and supported.

This is a call to make women fertile again. Not through force, fear, or hustle, but through return.

The Fertility Epidemic We Are Not Talking About

Fertility rates have been steadily declining for decades. While mainstream conversations tend to focus on delayed motherhood or personal choice, the biological reality tells a deeper story.

More women are experiencing:

• Irregular or missing ovulation
• Estrogen dominance or low progesterone
• Thyroid dysfunction
• Insulin resistance and blood sugar dysregulation
• Chronic inflammation
• Nervous system burnout
• Low libido and vaginal dryness
• Early perimenopause symptoms

These are not isolated issues. They are interconnected signals of a body under chronic stress.

From an ancestral lens, fertility is a luxury function. The body will only prioritize reproduction when the environment signals abundance, safety, and stability. When energy is scarce or danger feels constant, fertility is the first system to downregulate.

Modern women live in a state of perceived emergency.

Artificial light late into the night. Constant notifications. Ultra-processed food. Endocrine-disrupting chemicals. High-intensity exercise layered on top of under-eating. Chronic cold exposure. Emotional stress disguised as ambition.

The body does not differentiate between a saber-toothed tiger and an inbox that never closes.

It simply adapts by conserving energy. Fertility shuts down.

Fertility Is Not a Nine-Month Project

One of the most damaging myths of modern fertility culture is the idea that you can ignore your reproductive health until you are ready to conceive.

Fertility is built years before pregnancy. In the quality of your cycles. In how well you sleep. In how nourished your tissues are. In the health of your skin, hair, digestion, and nervous system.

The eggs you will ovulate in your thirties were formed when you were still in the womb. Their health reflects decades of environmental input.

This is why an ancestral approach matters.

Traditional cultures did not wait until conception to care about fertility. Women were supported long before pregnancy, long after birth, and through every transition in between.

Food was nutrient dense. Rest was respected. Warmth was prioritized. Cycles were honored.

Fertility was not forced. It was cultivated.

Why Going Backward Is the Most Radical Move

The modern wellness industry often markets fertility as something to hack. More biohacking. More protocols. More expensive interventions.

But biology does not respond to pressure. It responds to consistency.

The most powerful fertility interventions are also the least glamorous.

Eating enough. Sleeping deeply. Seeing sunlight. Reducing chemical exposure. Touching the earth. Sweating gently. Feeling pleasure. Being held in community.

This is not about doing more. It is about doing less, better.

Below, we break down the core pillars of fertility from an ancestral lens and explain how each supports hormonal health at the root level.

Eat This: Fertility Begins With Nourishment

Animal Fats and Organs

Fat is not optional for fertility. Cholesterol is the backbone of all sex hormones, including estrogen, progesterone, and testosterone. Diets too low in saturated fat starve the endocrine system.

Organ meats provide bioavailable iron, vitamin A, B vitamins, zinc, and copper, all essential for ovulation, implantation, and healthy cervical mucus.

Custard and Gelatin-Rich Foods

Traditional custards made with eggs, milk, and sugar offer a balance of protein, fat, and carbohydrates that stabilizes blood sugar and supports progesterone production.

Gelatin supports connective tissue, gut integrity, and the uterine lining.

Raw Honeycomb

Honey is a fertility food across cultures. It supports liver detoxification, provides quick glucose for hormonal signaling, and contains trace minerals that nourish reproductive tissues.

Soft Cheeses and Kefir

Fermented dairy provides calcium, fat-soluble vitamins, probiotics, and easily assimilated protein. Gut health and fertility are deeply linked through estrogen metabolism and immune regulation.

Oysters

Oysters are one of the richest natural sources of zinc, a mineral critical for ovulation, egg quality, and libido.

Raspberries

Low-glycemic fruits provide antioxidants that protect egg cells from oxidative stress while supporting gentle detoxification pathways.

Drink This: Hydration as Hormonal Support

Pomegranate Juice

Pomegranate supports uterine blood flow and has been traditionally used to nourish the womb and improve implantation outcomes.

Raw Milk

Raw milk contains enzymes, fats, and fat-soluble vitamins that support hormonal signaling and tissue repair.

Nettle Tea

Nettle is a mineral-rich herb traditionally used to support iron levels, adrenal function, and menstrual health.

Warm Ginger Water

Ginger improves circulation to the reproductive organs and supports digestion, which is foundational for hormone synthesis.

Mineral Water

Trace minerals are required for enzymatic reactions involved in ovulation and hormone production. Many women are chronically depleted.

Citrus Juices

Vitamin C supports progesterone production and adrenal resilience, both essential for maintaining a healthy luteal phase.

Take This: Targeted Nutrient Support

Vitamin D

Vitamin D functions as a hormone and influences ovarian function, implantation, and immune tolerance during pregnancy.

Zinc

Zinc supports egg maturation, progesterone production, and libido.

Vitamin E

Vitamin E protects egg cells from oxidative damage and supports uterine lining health.

Magnesium

Magnesium calms the nervous system, supports insulin sensitivity, and improves sleep quality.

Cod Liver Oil

Rich in vitamins A and D, cod liver oil supports hormonal balance, immune health, and fetal development.

B-Complex Vitamins

B vitamins are required for ovulation, detoxification of excess estrogen, and stress resilience.

Do This: Lifestyle as Medicine

Red Light Therapy on the Neck

Supports thyroid health and mitochondrial function, both deeply tied to fertility.

Baking Soda Baths

Alkalizing baths support detoxification and relaxation of the nervous system.

Sweat Gently

Low-intensity sweating supports detoxification without triggering stress hormones.

Increase Sunlight Exposure

Sunlight regulates circadian rhythm, improves sleep, and supports vitamin D synthesis.

Wear Socks While You Sleep

Keeping the body warm supports circulation and signals safety to the nervous system.

Choose Natural Fibres

Reducing synthetic fabrics lowers exposure to endocrine-disrupting chemicals.

Do Not Do This: Modern Fertility Saboteurs

Excess EMFs

Chronic exposure may disrupt circadian rhythm and hormone signaling.

Synthetic Fragrance

Fragrance chemicals are known endocrine disruptors that interfere with estrogen metabolism.

Hustle Culture

Chronic stress suppresses ovulation and progesterone production.

Cold Plunges

While trendy, excessive cold exposure can signal danger to the female body.

HIIT Workouts

Overuse of high-intensity training raises cortisol and disrupts cycles.

Hormonal Birth Control

Suppresses ovulation and depletes key nutrients long after discontinuation.

The Role of Skin in Fertility

The skin is not separate from fertility. It is an endocrine organ, a detox pathway, and a mirror of internal health.

What you apply to your skin matters.

Many conventional skincare products contain hormone-disrupting ingredients that quietly interfere with reproductive health.

This is where tallow-based skincare becomes part of the fertility conversation.

Our tallow balms are made with grass-fed tallow rich in fat-soluble vitamins that support skin barrier integrity without endocrine disruption. Healthy skin reduces inflammatory burden on the body, supports detoxification, and minimizes toxic load.

Applying ancestral fats to the skin is not cosmetic. It is physiological support.

Read This: Relearning Fertility Wisdom

Recommended Reading on Fertility, Ancestral Nutrition & Preconception Health

• Real Food for Fertility
  Lily Nichols, RDN, CDE

• Nourishing Traditions
  Sally Fallon Morell, with Mary G. Enig, PhD

• Awakening Fertility
  Heng Ou, with Amely Greeven and Marisa Belger

• 9 Months Is Not Enough
  Alexandria DeVito, MS, CNS

• Functional Maternity
  Lily Nichols, RDN, CDE

• Countdown
  Shanna H. Swan, PhD
  (Recommended for partners)

Knowledge is power, but embodiment is everything.

Fertility as a Lifelong State

Making women fertile again is not about pushing pregnancy. It is about restoring biological trust.

A fertile woman is one with regular cycles, strong digestion, warm hands and feet, healthy libido, glowing skin, deep sleep, and emotional resilience.

This is possible.

Not by doing more, but by coming home to the body.

Fertility needs attention long before and long after childbearing.

The future of women depends on it.