#326: Functional Lab Tests Every Mom Should Know with Kaely McDevitt, RD

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Are your lab tests telling the whole story about your health? In this episode, functional nutrition expert Kaely McDevitt, RD, breaks down the world of functional lab testing for women’s health. Learn why conventional labs often miss critical markers and how advanced testing like a complete thyroid panel, DUTCH tests, and HTMA (hair tissue mineral analysis) can provide a deeper understanding of your body’s needs.

Kaely dives into the essential labs women should consider during key life stages—preconception, pregnancy, and postpartum—revealing how these tests can optimize fertility, balance hormones, and improve postpartum recovery. You’ll also hear actionable advice on how to advocate for better care, interpret lab results, and take control of your health journey.

We discuss everything from morning sickness remedies to managing low progesterone, and why your energy levels, digestion, and even mood might be linked to under-eating or missing nutrients. Whether you’re curious about functional medicine, navigating fertility, or seeking to feel your best at every stage of life, this episode offers tools to help you thrive.

Topics covered in this episode:

  • Functional lab tests for women’s health
  • Hormone balance and fertility optimization
  • Preconception and postpartum health essentials
  • Morning sickness remedies and tips
  • Interpreting thyroid and nutrient testing

Show Notes:

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This Episode’s Guest

Kaely McDevitt is a Registered Dietitian specializing in nutrition for women’s health. She owns a virtual private practice where she and her team help their clients reclaim their energy, optimize fertility and overcome hormone symptoms through personalized nutrition. Having experienced the pitfalls of a conventional approach to women’s health first hand, Kaely is passionate about empowering women to build health from a place of connection: to self, to nature and to community. 

 

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