Every Baby Well®

Every Baby Well®

With rising infertility and increasing childhood disorders, preparing for conception is more important than ever. Start early to give every child the best chance for a healthy life.

Every Baby Well® empowers parents to support the next generation’s health.

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What we do...

Every Baby Well® is revolutionizing preconception, prenatal and postpartum care, by offering exceptional nutrition, lifestyle and science-based testing information and resources.

We use a comprehensive, Functional Medicine approach that addresses the mother, the father, the womb, the home, toxins, diet, and everyone’s health before conception, including any genetic issues. 

Every Baby Well® will teach prospective parents the holistic, scientific, and nutritional factors that may affect fertility as well as the health of their baby.

And help moms and dads give their future babies the best opportunity at a healthy life.

When to start preparing...

We believe the health of the baby starts before conception…with both parents.

In an ideal world, all couples would take at least six to twenty-four months to focus on preconception health before trying to conceive.

Taking the time to create the healthiest environment for yourself may just be the most important thing you do to support the health of your future children.

Everyone is different, so be patient with yourself and your body. 

Mission + Vision

Every Baby Well® is on a mission to inspire parents and help them have healthier children and improve fertility, ultimately supporting an improvement in the health of the next generation. With rising infertility rates and increasing developmental disorders, diabetes, cancer, and autoimmunity in children, it is more important than ever to focus on optimizing health before conception. By preparing before conception, we can give every child the best possible start in life.

Welcome to Dr. Shippy's Every Baby Well® Community

Dr. Shippy started Every Baby Well® to support the growing need for holistic preconception health guidance. She is revolutionizing preconception, prenatal, and postpartum care, by offering exceptional nutrition, lifestyle, and science-based information and resources.

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Dr. Shippy sees patients from all over the country. If you would like to work with her one one-on-one, click below to read more about her practice in Austin, TX, and how to get scheduled for your first appointment.
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The Preconception and Fertility Program

If you're dreaming of starting or growing your family and want to ensure the healthiest start for your baby, The Preconception and Fertility Program is designed for you.
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Growing research shows that a baby’s health starts before conception - and is greatly impacted by both the mother and the father. To help impact fertility and the health of your future child(ren) it is best to begin laying the foundation early.
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Why is preconception so important

Infertility and childhood illnesses like obesity, diabetes, ADHD, asthma, autism, and Asperger’s Syndrome are on the rise throughout the world. Toxins in mothers are passed on to their children during breastfeeding and throughout pregnancy and are linked to these illnesses.

We no longer have to wait until after birth to address these concerns! It is time to address it prior to conception.

As these illnesses have advanced and spread, so has our understanding of the effects of…

  • genetics and biology
  • diet and nutrition
  • toxins and contaminants
  • lifestyles and habits
  • and many other familial and individualized habits and factors that traditional doctors fail to consider when suggesting a preconception plan.

Sometimes it’s a basic explanation. Sometimes genetics play a big role. Sometimes it’s a combination of factors.

There are many important elements inside and outside of the body that play a role in infertility and the development of your child.

Every Baby Well® allows you to research, discover, and understand your own unique situation, as well as providing you with the tools to take action for your future family.

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Message to Future moms + dads

Just as birds build nests and bears prepare dens, it’s instinctive to want to create a nurturing environment for your family—a process that begins well before pregnancy.

Your biochemistry plays a crucial role in shaping your child’s future. The food you eat, the air you breathe, the water you drink, and the places you live and spend time all impact your baby’s development.

Preconception care is not only easy and proven but essential for your child’s healthy development. It also helps make your pregnancy smoother and more enjoyable.

While we can’t change our genes, we can profoundly influence how they express in our children by optimizing nutrition and reducing exposure to toxins.

This journey starts with you—both Mom and Dad—because the health of your future child begins long before conception.

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Whether you’ve already brought life into the world or you’re planning your first pregnancy, learning how to hone your nutrition and health before pregnancy is the first step toward a generation of wellness.

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When it comes to toxic mold it’s not JUST your environment that you need to get away from–you must discard of the contaminated possessions in the moldy home or office. Mold persists on personal items in dust and as a toxin. Dust is made up of dormant spores and spore fragments. Toxins are chemicals made by the mold, known as mycotoxins, which are reactive and considered a "poison." And unfortunately, killing mold doesn't solve all the issues. The fragments and toxins left behind can cause continuous issues in very sensitive individuals. Nearly all experts on mold remediation agree that upholstered furniture and electronic items that recirculate air need to be disposed of. And mold can stick to a variety of other items, some difficult to clean which will also inhibit recovery. While there are no studies that discuss transfer of mold particles, many individuals affected by mold toxicity have reported recurrence of symptoms when exposed to personal belongings. I’ve seen it quite often in my practice over the years. Listening and helping patients on this journey, some felt getting rid of possessions was liberating, for others it was quite emotional to depart with sentimental items, even traumatic. There is also a financial burden to remediate a moldy house, move out, AND replace many expensive possessions. On top of all this, the symptoms of mold related illness, including anxiety, depression, fatigue, headaches, body aches, and more are often exacerbated because of the added stress, making the issues of losing some possessions even harder. The good news, and what I remind people of, is that health is the most important thing, and you can get better. 🥰 I encourage you to find a healthcare professional who is knowledgeable and trained in dealing with toxic mold illness. Here are a few possessions that fare the worst in a moldy environment...upholstery – furniture, drapery, bedding, beds, headboards, clothing, artwork, paper items, and as mentioned, electronic items that recirculate air. For free mold resources visit my linker.ee. Dr. Ann ❤️ #mold #toxicmold #moldillness #moldsickness #moldremediation #blackmold #moldy #rootcause

When it comes to toxic mold it’s not JUST your environment that you need to get away from–you must discard of the contaminated possessions in the moldy home or office.

Mold persists on personal items in dust and as a toxin. Dust is made up of dormant spores and spore fragments. Toxins are chemicals made by the mold, known as mycotoxins, which are reactive and considered a "poison."

And unfortunately, killing mold doesn`t solve all the issues. The fragments and toxins left behind can cause continuous issues in very sensitive individuals.

Nearly all experts on mold remediation agree that upholstered furniture and electronic items that recirculate air need to be disposed of. And mold can stick to a variety of other items, some difficult to clean which will also inhibit recovery. While there are no studies that discuss transfer of mold particles, many individuals affected by mold toxicity have reported recurrence of symptoms when exposed to personal belongings. I’ve seen it quite often in my practice over the years.

Listening and helping patients on this journey, some felt getting rid of possessions was liberating, for others it was quite emotional to depart with sentimental items, even traumatic. There is also a financial burden to remediate a moldy house, move out, AND replace many expensive possessions.

On top of all this, the symptoms of mold related illness, including anxiety, depression, fatigue, headaches, body aches, and more are often exacerbated because of the added stress, making the issues of losing some possessions even harder.

The good news, and what I remind people of, is that health is the most important thing, and you can get better. 🥰 I encourage you to find a healthcare professional who is knowledgeable and trained in dealing with toxic mold illness.

Here are a few possessions that fare the worst in a moldy environment...upholstery – furniture, drapery, bedding, beds, headboards, clothing, artwork, paper items, and as mentioned, electronic items that recirculate air.

For free mold resources visit my linker.ee.

Dr. Ann ❤️

#mold #toxicmold #moldillness #moldsickness #moldremediation #blackmold #moldy #rootcause ...

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Does exercise keep you young? Yes, and there is significant research to support this. We all want to live longer, healthier lives free from chronic disease. But did you know that although lifespans are now longer, the average American spends the last 17 years of their lives in poor health? In a study of men and women in their 70s, those who were lifelong exercisers had higher aerobic capacities, better metabolic health and were biologically around 30 years younger than their chronological age, when compared to their non-exercising peers. Based on this study, and others like it, we also know that exercise throughout the lifespan increases bone density, protects against dementia and other diseases, and delays the shortening of telomeres. And we know that longer telomeres are associated with health and longevity, while shorter lengths are associated with aging, premature aging, and disease. And athletes typically have longer telomeres than non-athletes of the same age, suggesting that exercise is an antidote to aging. However, most of the people in this study weren’t athletes or competitive in their exercise, they simply engaged in regular physical activity. I don’t think any of us want to spend our final days in poor health. If you aren’t exercising, hopefully this inspires you – it’s start never too late to get started. 🤩 I enjoy hiking, skiing, yoga, and Pilates. What’s your favorite way to exercise? Dr. Ann ❤️ #aginggracefully #exercise #healthylifestyle #stayyoung #holistichealth #overallhealth #healthyliving #healthyme #healthyover50 #healthyover60 #telomeres #telomeresupport #livewell #youngatheart #walkingforhealth #workoutmotivation #running

Does exercise keep you young? Yes, and there is significant research to support this.

We all want to live longer, healthier lives free from chronic disease.

But did you know that although lifespans are now longer, the average American spends the last 17 years of their lives in poor health?

In a study of men and women in their 70s, those who were lifelong exercisers had higher aerobic capacities, better metabolic health and were biologically around 30 years younger than their chronological age, when compared to their non-exercising peers.

Based on this study, and others like it, we also know that exercise throughout the lifespan increases bone density, protects against dementia and other diseases, and delays the shortening of telomeres. And we know that longer telomeres are associated with health and longevity, while shorter lengths are associated with aging, premature aging, and disease.

And athletes typically have longer telomeres than non-athletes of the same age, suggesting that exercise is an antidote to aging. However, most of the people in this study weren’t athletes or competitive in their exercise, they simply engaged in regular physical activity.

I don’t think any of us want to spend our final days in poor health.

If you aren’t exercising, hopefully this inspires you – it’s start never too late to get started. 🤩

I enjoy hiking, skiing, yoga, and Pilates. What’s your favorite way to exercise?

Dr. Ann ❤️

#aginggracefully #exercise #healthylifestyle #stayyoung #holistichealth #overallhealth #healthyliving #healthyme #healthyover50 #healthyover60 #telomeres #telomeresupport #livewell #youngatheart #walkingforhealth #workoutmotivation #running ...

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Have you tried a low-carb paleo diet and experienced unwanted symptoms like poor sleep, gut distress, or metabolism issues? Research shows that a Paleo style of eating supports a balanced weight, metabolic health and is anti-inflammatory. But some paleo eaters focus so much on eating proteins that they end up over-restricting carbohydrates. They may think carbohydrates will cause them to gain weight...but whole carbohydrate foods are incredibly important for the health of the microbiome, hormonal function, reproduction and even metabolic health. Natural carbohydrate plant foods, such as fruits and starchy vegetables, provide immense benefits from the phytonutrients in these foods. They may even help improve insulin sensitivity in many cases. It is true that by reducing carbohydrates, you can also reduce your blood sugar (and the symptoms that go along with elevated blood sugar), and in some cases, this is warranted and very helpful, but in other cases, as time goes on, a low carbohydrate diet may have some downsides. Some people start experiencing unwanted symptoms like poor sleep, decreased metabolism, reduced thyroid hormone (cold hands and feet), cortisol and adrenal health, fertility issues and digestive symptoms. If you are on a low carb diet and want to learn how more about how it could be impacting your health, read my new blog: Low Carb Paleo, Low Carb Diet Risks and Insulin Resistance - link in bio. Dr. Ann #lowcarb #paleo #rootcausemedicine #foodasmedicine #leakygut #integrativemedicine #lowcarb #chronicfatigue #healyourself #lowcarbdiet #healthycarbs #eattolive #chronicillness #diet #insulinresistance #insulinresistancediet #toxinfree #toxinfreeliving #toxinsout #wholefood #eatclean

Have you tried a low-carb paleo diet and experienced unwanted symptoms like poor sleep, gut distress, or metabolism issues?

Research shows that a Paleo style of eating supports a balanced weight, metabolic health and is anti-inflammatory.

But some paleo eaters focus so much on eating proteins that they end up over-restricting carbohydrates.

They may think carbohydrates will cause them to gain weight...but whole carbohydrate foods are incredibly important for the health of the microbiome, hormonal function, reproduction and even metabolic health.

Natural carbohydrate plant foods, such as fruits and starchy vegetables, provide immense benefits from the phytonutrients in these foods. They may even help improve insulin sensitivity in many cases.

It is true that by reducing carbohydrates, you can also reduce your blood sugar (and the symptoms that go along with elevated blood sugar), and in some cases, this is warranted and very helpful, but in other cases, as time goes on, a low carbohydrate diet may have some downsides.

Some people start experiencing unwanted symptoms like poor sleep, decreased metabolism, reduced thyroid hormone (cold hands and feet), cortisol and adrenal health, fertility issues and digestive symptoms.

If you are on a low carb diet and want to learn how more about how it could be impacting your health, read my new blog: Low Carb Paleo, Low Carb Diet Risks and Insulin Resistance - link in bio.

Dr. Ann

#lowcarb #paleo #rootcausemedicine #foodasmedicine #leakygut #integrativemedicine #lowcarb #chronicfatigue #healyourself #lowcarbdiet #healthycarbs #eattolive #chronicillness #diet #insulinresistance #insulinresistancediet #toxinfree #toxinfreeliving #toxinsout #wholefood #eatclean ...

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Why it’s so important to eat the right kinds of fats. We need a balance between the unsaturated fats and the saturated fats for cell integrity and communication. Both omega-6 fats and omega-3 fats are PUFAs or polyunsaturated fats. Omega-6 fats are used to make communication messengers, that can send more inflammatory signals. Poultry, meat, eggs, nuts, seeds, and vegetable oils are sources of Omega-6 fats. Omega-3 fats are also used in communication and send more anti-inflammatory signals. Fish, other seafood, seeds, and fish oils are sources of Omega-3 fats. Too much omega-6 may cause a more inflammatory state in the body and consequently predispose to or exacerbate many inflammatory diseases. A normal omega-6 to omega-3 ratio is somewhere between 4:1 or 2:1, however, since the rapid increase of industrial foods, like high omega-6 vegetable oils, this ratio has increased to 16:1 or even higher in many people. Excessive consumption of high omega 6 PUFAs causes oxidative stress and damages cell membranes which can lead to mitochondria and DNA damage, diabetes, and heart disease. You may see nutrition recommendations that suggest avoiding the high omega-6 vegetable oils such as corn, soy and safflower oils, but also and other PUFA sources in the diet. Proponents claim that wildly reducing PUFAs will improve diabetes and blood sugar balance, risk for heart disease and even boost thyroid health, leading to improved metabolic health. But is this true, or even necessary? With personalized medicine we look at each individual and make health recommendations that consider food allergies, sensitivities and other factors. But generally, when it comes to PUFAs, I recommend consuming natural food sources, like fish oils, fish, nuts, and seeds – so that we get PUFAs the way nature intended, and we avoid the unnatural processed industrial oils like GMO industrial oils (corn, soy, canola, etc.). To learn more read my blog What is Polyunsaturated Fat – PUFA Foods and Personalized Medicine - link in bio. Dr. Ann ❤️ #goodfats #healthylifestyle #toxinsout #eatclean #integrativemedicine #chronicillness #toxicfood #naturopathicmedicine #foodasmedicine #heal

Why it’s so important to eat the right kinds of fats.

We need a balance between the unsaturated fats and the saturated fats for cell integrity and communication.

Both omega-6 fats and omega-3 fats are PUFAs or polyunsaturated fats. Omega-6 fats are used to make communication messengers, that can send more inflammatory signals. Poultry, meat, eggs, nuts, seeds, and vegetable oils are sources of Omega-6 fats.

Omega-3 fats are also used in communication and send more anti-inflammatory signals. Fish, other seafood, seeds, and fish oils are sources of Omega-3 fats. Too much omega-6 may cause a more inflammatory state in the body and consequently predispose to or exacerbate many inflammatory diseases.

A normal omega-6 to omega-3 ratio is somewhere between 4:1 or 2:1, however, since the rapid increase of industrial foods, like high omega-6 vegetable oils, this ratio has increased to 16:1 or even higher in many people. Excessive consumption of high omega 6 PUFAs causes oxidative stress and damages cell membranes which can lead to mitochondria and DNA damage, diabetes, and heart disease.

You may see nutrition recommendations that suggest avoiding the high omega-6 vegetable oils such as corn, soy and safflower oils, but also and other PUFA sources in the diet. Proponents claim that wildly reducing PUFAs will improve diabetes and blood sugar balance, risk for heart disease and even boost thyroid health, leading to improved metabolic health. But is this true, or even necessary?

With personalized medicine we look at each individual and make health recommendations that consider food allergies, sensitivities and other factors. But generally, when it comes to PUFAs, I recommend consuming natural food sources, like fish oils, fish, nuts, and seeds – so that we get PUFAs the way nature intended, and we avoid the unnatural processed industrial oils like GMO industrial oils (corn, soy, canola, etc.).

To learn more read my blog What is Polyunsaturated Fat – PUFA Foods and Personalized Medicine - link in bio.

Dr. Ann ❤️

#goodfats #healthylifestyle #toxinsout #eatclean #integrativemedicine #chronicillness #toxicfood #naturopathicmedicine #foodasmedicine #heal ...

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