FERN Rising Podcast with Dr. Ashley Burton
FERN Rising is a women’s health and fertility podcast focused on hormonal balance, strength training, nutrition, and cyclical wellness, hosted by Dr. Ashley Burton. This show is the evolution of The Dr. Ashley Burton Podcast and reflects the growth of a holistic movement rooted in evidence-based care and body literacy.
Dr. Ashley Burton is a chiropractor and fertility nutrition coach who helps women restore their health naturally by supporting hormones, optimizing metabolism, and building strong, resilient bodies. Each episode explores practical strategies for improving fertility, regulating the menstrual cycle, preparing for pregnancy, supporting postpartum recovery, and creating long-term hormonal health.
Topics include fertility awareness, cycle tracking, metabolic health, prenatal and postnatal fitness, real food nutrition, stress physiology, and modern women’s health through a functional and cyclical lens. Whether you are trying to conceive, pregnant, postpartum, or simply seeking to understand your body better, this podcast offers grounded education and actionable tools for every stage of womanhood.
FERN Rising is your space to build strength, reclaim trust in your body, and rise into your most vital season of health.
FERN Rising Podcast with Dr. Ashley Burton
57: Week 12 Pregnancy Update - Food Cravings, Feeling Sick, Blood Tests, the Placenta Takes Over & BIG Wins
Welcome to my Week 12 pregnancy update and wow… what a transition point this has been. In this episode, I’m sharing honestly about what the last few weeks have really looked like behind the scenes ; from food aversions and comfort meals, to being sick, to some major physiological shifts that happen right around this stage of pregnancy.
We talk about:
🌿 Why all I wanted was pancakes and soup and how I realized I was likely eating “wrong” for my body during the entire first trimester
🌿 What it’s been like being sick in early pregnancy and navigating fatigue, nausea, and depleted energy
🌿 How blood test screening for Trisomy 21, 18, and 13 works, and why many parents choose to do it
🌿 How a blood test can also reveal the sex of the baby as early as 10–12 weeks using placental DNA
🌿 The huge biological milestone at this stage: the placenta officially takes over hormone production around weeks 10–12 ; and what that means for symptoms, energy, and nausea
🌿 Some HUGE professional wins, including award recognitions
🌿 Plus, an update on what’s happening inside my community, including the official rollout of my new Skool membership tiers
If you’re in early pregnancy, preparing for pregnancy, or just love understanding what’s happening inside the body at each milestone, this episode will give you science, honesty, and real-life perspective all in one.
Thank you for being here and walking this season with me. 💚
— Ashley
Disclaimer: The information provided in this podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice. Always consult with a qualified healthcare professional before making any changes to your health or treatment plan. The opinions expressed are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the views of their employers or associated organizations.