The Importance of Eggs for Fertility, Pregnancy, Postpartum & Beyond!

Eggs are one of nature’s most perfect foods. They’re packed with high-quality protein, healthy fats, and essential nutrients like choline, B vitamins, selenium, and vitamin D, all of which play key roles in hormone balance, brain development, and cellular repair.

For women preparing for pregnancy, these nutrients help support egg quality and fertility. During pregnancy, they aid in building your baby’s brain and nervous system. And in the postpartum season, they help your body recover, stabilize blood sugar, and support mood and energy levels.

21 Ways to Prepare (or Sneak In!) Eggs

Whether you love eggs or struggle with aversions, there are so many creative ways to include them in your meals. From classic breakfasts to hidden add-ins, here are some nourishing options to try:

1. Hard-boiled eggs or egg salad

2. Scrambled in butter or ghee with sea salt and herbs

3. Over-easy on sourdough toast or rice

4. Fried on a tortilla with cheese or salsa

5. Deviled eggs

6. Poached in bone broth or soup (great for postpartum healing)

7. Whisked into oatmeal or soup for a light egg drop texture

8. Omelets or breakfast tacos loaded with veggies and avocado

9. Egg and sausage on an English muffin or sourdough toast

10. Deviled eggs with avocado or Greek yogurt for a creamy twist

11. Whisk a yolk into macaroni and cheese for extra richness

12. Mix into meatballs or casseroles for added protein and texture

13. Blend a yolk into a smoothie for extra choline and creaminess

14. Stir a yolk into mashed potatoes for added nutrition

15. French toast (aka dipped into eggs)

16. Homemade mayo or sauces

17. Custard

18. Baked oatmeal

19. Quiche
    

20. Add collagen or egg yolk to soups for a subtle protein boost

21. Muffins or baked goods (technically these have eggs, but a very little amount compared to entire baked good)
    
    

Whether you’re fueling fertility, supporting pregnancy, or rebuilding postpartum, eggs offer so much of what your body needs to thrive. Comment below and share your favorite way to make (or sneak in) eggs, we’d love to know how you enjoy them in your own home!