How I Conceived 4 Times Naturally With Endometriosis

My real, raw journey with endo, loss, and hope

When I was first diagnosed with endometriosis, I remember feeling like my whole world had stopped. All I could think about was how it might affect my ability to have children. I had read the scary articles. I’d been told that it might be “really hard” for me to fall pregnant naturally. And even though I was still young and not exactly planning a baby right away — that fear planted itself in my mind and just grew.

But here I am, a few years later, a mum of two beautiful boys. And I’ve conceived naturally four times.
This blog is me sharing my real journey — no pressure, no perfection — just honest insights into how I navigated endometriosis and natural conception.

A Bit of Background…

Before I was diagnosed with endometriosis, I was already using natural family planning — tracking my cycles with an app and paying close attention to my cervical mucus. I’d never been on hormonal birth control (except for a short time when I reacted badly to it), and I was already tuned into what my body was doing each month.

When my partner and I decided to stop actively not trying — our attitude was pretty chill. We were young, and we said, "If it happens, it happens." But deep down, I was already dealing with painful, irregular periods and a gut feeling that something wasn’t quite right.

My Cycles & Symptoms

My periods were painful — like lie-in-bed-with-a-heat-pack kind of painful. The first few days of bleeding would knock me flat. They’d last 5–7 days, sometimes with heavy bleeding, and other times it felt like endless spotting.

Over time, with diet changes and tracking, my cycles became more regular — settling into more of a 35-day rhythm. But back then, they were all over the place.

No Pressure, Just Trust

One thing that really helped me?
We didn’t stress about getting pregnant. We didn’t plan every second around ovulation. If I was ovulating but we weren’t feeling it — we just skipped it. That took a lot of pressure off and helped keep the connection between us strong, even through the ups and downs.

My “Fertility Smoothie”

I swear by this. Every time I had this smoothie consistently in the morning for a few months — boom, I got pregnant.
I called it my fertility smoothie because something about it just worked for my body.

👉 You can find the full recipe here in this blog post.

I was also doing lots of other things to support my hormones and reduce inflammation naturally. I swapped my morning coffee for dandelion root tea (goodbye, caffeine crashes ✌️), started every day with a smoothie, added warm lemon water, took supplements when I remembered, and focused on eating a balanced, whole-food diet.

Gut and liver support became part of my daily routine. I wasn’t perfect, but I was consistent enough to see changes.

Mind-Body Support

Another thing I leaned into was supporting my nervous system and slowing down. Endo isn’t just a physical thing — it’s emotional and mental, too.

Here’s what helped:

• Daily low-impact workouts like walking or light stretching

• Cycle tracking through an app + cervical mucus

• Warm baths, heat packs, and intentional rest when I could

• Breathing through the pain during my period — I got into the mindset of treating it like practice for labour, and honestly, it really helped me during both of my births in the end

• Reminding myself that slowing down is still progress

My Pregnancies: The Timeline

Here’s how it all unfolded:

Pregnancy 1

I took a pregnancy test to prove to everyone I wasn’t pregnant… surprise! I was a few weeks along. Sadly, I miscarried at 9 weeks. It was heartbreaking and really shook my confidence. I started to worry if I could actually have children.

Pregnancy 2

Five months later, I got pregnant with my first son. My body felt stronger, my cycles were more predictable, and this time it stuck.
I breastfed him and we weaned around 11 months.
My period came back 3 months after he was born.

Pregnancy 3

Ten months after giving birth to my first son, I got pregnant again — but miscarried at almost 12 weeks. That loss hit hard, and it made me second-guess everything again.
My period came back 1 month after that miscarriage.

Pregnancy 4

Five months after that second miscarriage, I conceived my second son.
I breastfed him until he was 2 years old, and my period returned 16 months after he was born.

My Honest Thoughts About This Journey

I know how hard and scary it can be when you have endometriosis and want to become a mum.
Some days, you’re hopeful. Other days, it feels like your body is working against you. And when you add in losses — it can feel impossible to keep going.

But here’s what I want you to know:

“Try and keep it fun and light where you can. This journey can take a toll on you — mentally, emotionally, and in your relationship. Especially when miscarriage is part of the story. But sooner or later, you will see those two lines. You will meet your baby. And it will all be worth it. You’ve got this — I’m sending you all the luck in the world.”

Final Thoughts

There’s no one-size-fits-all path to pregnancy with endometriosis. But I hope my story helps you feel seen and gives you a little hope. Whether you’re just starting out or you’ve been on this road for a while — your journey is valid, your feelings matter, and you are not alone.

If you haven’t read it yet, make sure to check out my other blog:
👉 My Journey to an Endometriosis Diagnosis
And if you want the full breakdown of the diet, routine, and low-tox changes I made — download my free guide here:
👉 My Natural Endo & Fertility Support Routine (Free PDF)