Madison Waggoner | Conscious Conception: Using Ayurveda to Prepare for Baby #2

Building a Fertile Foundation: Ayurvedic Wisdom for Baby #2 with Madison Waggoner

What if everything did work out?

That’s the reframe Ayurvedic doctor and fertility educator Madison Waggoner offers as we dive deep into the unique challenges and possibilities that come with preparing for another baby—especially while already navigating motherhood, business, and healing.

In this warm, grounded conversation, Madison shares both her personal experiences and professional insight on why how we prepare for conception matters just as much as when.

Whether you're a mom of one starting to think about baby #2, or someone navigating the emotional weight of “trying,” this episode offers a gentle but powerful shift toward nourishment, self-trust, and conscious preparation.

Ayurvedic Wisdom for Modern Moms

Madison discovered Ayurveda through her own healing journey after years of hormonal imbalances and frustrating “band-aid” treatments. What started as a personal health reset turned into a passion-fueled career helping women align with their bodies—especially in the preconception and fertility phases of life.

In Ayurveda, digestion is everything. But it’s not just about food—it’s also about processing emotions, experiences, and stress. Madison explains that if we’re not digesting well (physically or emotionally), it creates blockages that can impact everything from hormonal balance to fertility outcomes.

"You can only nourish your reproductive tissue with what you actually digest."

So You're Thinking About Another Baby...

Most women assume “trying” means popping a prenatal and watching the calendar. But Madison encourages us to prepare before trying—creating space, vitality, and clarity long before ovulation strips come out.

Here’s how to begin:

1. Clear the Channels

Your digestive fire (called agni in Ayurveda) must be strong to support fertility. Start with:

• Drinking hot or warm water throughout the day

• Eating cooked, warm meals

• Avoiding snacks and cold foods that dampen digestion

• Only eating when you’re hungry

2. Rebuild Your Reserves

Especially after a first pregnancy and postpartum period, your body needs deep nourishment before conceiving again. Look for foods that build ojas—your body’s vitality and immunity:

• Ghee (clarified butter)

• Almonds and dates

• Warm milk with Ayurvedic spices

• Cooked vegetables and whole grains

Bonus: these foods support nervous system regulation too—so key when stress and pressure start creeping in.

3. Tune Into Your Nervous System

The fertility “pressure cooker” can spike cortisol and dysregulate your system. But conception thrives when your body feels safe.

Create daily rhythms to downshift:

• Go for walks

• Move your body in gentle, joyful ways (yoga, dancing, stretching)

• Prioritize sleep over late-night scrolling

• Create space for stillness, even just five minutes a day

4. Shift from "Trying" to "Preparing"

Trying can feel rigid, timeline-pressured, and loaded with negative pregnancy tests. Preparing, on the other hand, honors your rhythms, nourishes your whole being, and builds the inner (and outer) foundation for another baby.

"What if you prepared your body like a garden—clearing, nourishing, and planting intentionally—before even deciding it’s time?"

Why It Matters (Even If You’re Not Trying Yet)

Madison emphasizes that preparing for conception isn’t just about getting pregnant—it’s about giving your future child the best possible start, and giving yourself the strength to carry, birth, and care for that child.

This work isn’t about perfection. It’s about presence. Whether you're months away from “trying” or deep in the TTC trenches, there’s something here for every mom navigating this journey with her whole heart.

How to Connect with Madison

• Website: www.shriwellness.com

• Instagram: @shriwellness

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