The Roots of a nation

From Seed to Roots: Where It All Begins

Every thriving tree begins with a single seed—tiny, sacred, full of potential.
In the same way, every child begins with a spark—the miracle of conception, the hope of generations yet to come.
But a seed cannot grow in poisoned soil. It cannot take root in a body burdened with toxins, stress, and malnutrition.

If we do not protect the seed, we cannot grow the roots.
And if the roots are weak, our nation cannot stand strong.

This is why we must begin at the beginning

Our nation’s foundation is crumbling before our eyes. Fertility isn’t just declining—it’s collapsing. If we don’t act now, we will witness the end of natural conception within our lifetime.

Our Fertility Crisis

• Sperm counts have dropped over 50% in the last 50 years and are projected to reach near zero by 2045.

• Testosterone levels in men have plummeted—today’s average 22-year-old has the same testosterone levels as a 67-year-old did in the year 2000. (Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism)

• 1 in 6 couples now struggle with infertility—nearly double the rate from 40 years ago.

• The placenta comes from the father’s sperm—meaning poor male fertility doesn’t just affect conception, it directly impacts pregnancy outcomes and the health of the baby.

• IVF is skyrocketing, but it does nothing to address the root causes of infertility. Studies show if you don’t fix insulin resistance before IVF, your success rate drops by 40%. We need to start addressing this insulin resistance before families turn to IVF.

We are being poisoned from the inside out—our food, water, and air are laced with endocrine disruptors and toxins that weaken fertility, suppress hormones, and sabotage reproductive health.

• Glyphosate, atrazine, BPA, and phthalates are wreaking havoc on male and female fertility.

• Fluoride and PFAS ("forever chemicals") are lowering sperm quality and egg viability.

• Newborns are being born pre-polluted—97% of umbilical cord blood tests reveal hundreds of industrial chemicals.

Our Maternal and Infant Health Crisis

Our nation is failing its mothers and babies:

• The United States has the highest maternal mortality rate among high-income countries, with approximately 32.9 maternal deaths per 100,000 live births in 2022. In stark contrast, Norway reported zero maternal deaths during the same period. Similarly, Canada's maternal mortality rate is significantly lower, at 8.5 deaths per 100,000 live births. ​

• Inadequate Nutritional Counseling: Despite the critical role of nutrition during pregnancy, less than 70% of women report receiving dietary guidance during prenatal visits. ​

• Black women in the U.S. face a maternal mortality rate 2.6 times higher than that of white women, highlighting severe inequalities in our healthcare system. ​

• Infant mortality in the U.S. is 63% higher than in comparable countries, with significant racial disparities. Alarmingly, our infant mortality rates are worsening each year, not improving. ​

• There is a global shortage of 900,000 midwives, critically impacting maternal and newborn health. In the U.S., this shortage is exacerbated by restrictive regulations and lack of support for midwifery practices. ​

• The Hijacking of Education for OB’s, RN’s & Midwives: The educational system has been overtaken by radical ideology, replacing scientific, evidence-based language with politically driven terminology—women are now “birthing persons,” and breastfeeding is called “chestfeeding.” This erasure of biological reality harms women and healthcare professionals alike.

• Medical Institutions Promoting Unproven Practices: ACOG and other organizations actively promote untested, experimental vaccines on pregnant women, despite the known risks to fetal development.

• In 13 U.S. states, midwives operate in a legal gray area or face outright prohibition, severely limiting women's choices for childbirth. This lack of regulation and support for midwifery contributes to poorer outcomes for mothers and infants.​

  
  The Postpartum Crisis: Failing Our Mothers and Babies

  Our nation's postpartum care is alarmingly inadequate, especially when compared to countries with exemplary breastfeeding support:

• The United States has one of the lowest exclusive breastfeeding rates among high-income countries, with only 25.8% of infants exclusively breastfed for the first six months. ​

• In contrast, Sweden's breastfeeding rates, though declining, remain relatively high. In 2018, 94% of infants were breastfed at one week of age, 83% at two months, 73% at four months, and 63% at six months. ​

• The lack of paid maternity leave in the U.S. forces many mothers to return to work shortly after childbirth, hindering their ability to establish and maintain breastfeeding and have healing within their bodies and bonding with baby, which is crucial for both maternal and infant health.​ It is estimated that approximately 25% of U.S. mothers resume work within ten days postpartum due to financial necessity.

• Aggressive marketing by formula companies in the U.S. undermines breastfeeding efforts and lobby for mothers to go back to work sooner, leading to lower breastfeeding rates and poorer health outcomes for infants.​