We’re still glowing from the WeNatal Protein + launch event and the incredible energy in the room! Thank you to everyone who joined us at The Proper Hotel in Santa Monica to celebrate this milestone. It was an evening filled with connection, education, nourishment, and inspiration, and a powerful reminder of why our community is at the heart of everything we do at WeNatal.
Why we created WeNatal Protein +
For years, our mission has been to help women and men optimize their health, fertility, and long-term wellbeing through science-backed nutrition. We saw an opportunity to simplify daily routines and close nutrient gaps with a 3-in-1 innovation: a prenatal + protein + collagen formula designed to support every stage, from preconception to postpartum and beyond.
Many women experience nausea, food aversions, or pill fatigue in early pregnancy, and as a result cold, easy-to-digest protein shakes are often more tolerable than capsules. WeNatal Protein + was designed to bridge this gap, delivering the essential nutrients of a prenatal with the added benefits of high-quality protein and collagen, all in one scoop.
WeNatal Protein + was created to make high-quality nourishment effortless and to simplify wellness for women and men who already have enough on their plates. Wellness shouldn’t feel like another job.
With 20 grams of complete protein from grass-fed whey and collagen peptides, plus essential vitamins and minerals found in our WeNatal prenatal supplements, this blend helps support:
- Hormone and reproductive health for women and men
- Egg and sperm quality
- Healthy fetal development and placental growth
- Tissue repair and recovery during postpartum
- Gut integrity and metabolic health
- Muscle maintenance and energy for parents at every stage
Each batch is third-party tested for purity and safety, free from artificial additives, fillers, and sweeteners, because you deserve supplements that are both effective and clean.
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The Celebration: Community, Connection & Nourishment
The Calabra Room at The Proper Hotel filled quickly with warmth and conversation as guests arrived to celebrate the launch of WeNatal Protein +. Trays of chocolate and blueberry smoothies, yogurt parfaits, and protein bites floated through the space, each infused with WeNatal Protein + and met with the same delighted reaction: “This tastes incredible.”
The Proper’s culinary and wellness teams went above and beyond to make the night special, from the curated ambiance to incorporating our dietitian developed delicious recipes crafted using WeNatal Protein +. Guests enjoyed custom smoothies, protein bites, and dessert recipes highlighting how easily WeNatal Protein + can be incorporated into everyday meals. Each dish was a testament to our belief that nourishing your body doesn’t have to be complicated but it can (and should!) be delicious.
We’re sharing a few of those favorites so you can recreate them at home and bring a little of the launch-night glow into your kitchen.
A powerful conversation on protein, wellness, and longevity
One of the evening’s highlights was a thought-provoking conversation with wellness experts Mona Sharma and Max Lugavere. Together, they explored the science and simplicity of protein, from how it supports hormone health, metabolism, and longevity to its role in fertility and postpartum recovery. The discussion brought clarity to common misconceptions around protein and reframed nourishment as both a scientific and emotional experience.
Their message resonated deeply: true wellness starts with nourishing your body from within, and prioritizing protein is one of the most powerful steps you can take for lifelong vitality.
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Debunking protein myths with Max Lugavere
Max opened the conversation by addressing one of the most persistent myths: “Eating more protein makes you bulky.”
His response was clear: “There is far more upside to prioritizing protein than downside.”
He emphasized that high-quality protein supports:
- Muscle maintenance
- Satiety
- Cognitive function
- Metabolic health
- Healthy aging
He also noted that protein quality matters. Not all proteins contain the amino acids needed to stimulate muscle protein synthesis which is a key factor for metabolic and hormonal health. Max highlighted that while plant proteins can be beneficial, many require larger servings to meet evidence-based thresholds and may contain concentrated heavy metals from soil. This is why testing, sourcing, and transparency, pillars of WeNatal’s formulation process, are so important.
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The overlooked side of fertility: men’s health
The conversation also shifted to men’s fertility health, a topic too often overlooked. Max emphasized one of the night’s most important takeaways:
“Men can be superheroes here. Sperm regenerates constantly. Your inputs matter fast.”
Factors such as nutrient density, protein quality, fitness, and stress profoundly influence sperm health and vitality. This is why WeNatal developed Protein + for Him, ensuring both partners are supported in their preconception journey and life as parents.
Protein as the body’s language: Insights from Mona Sharma
Mona expanded the conversation by connecting protein to hormone health, fertility, mood, digestion, detoxification, and emotional resilience.
Her words struck a chord throughout the room: “Amino acids build hormones, neurotransmitters, and detox enzymes. It is the language your body speaks.”
She emphasized that women especially benefit from pairing protein with fiber to support:
- Gut health
- Hormone regulation
- Postpartum recovery
- Perimenopause transitions
- Stable energy and mood
Then came one of the most memorable moments of the evening: “Eat like you love yourself.”
This statement instantly became a mantra and a clear reminder that nourishment is not just biochemical, it’s an act of self-respect.
Simplicity & Consistency: The path to lifelong wellness
The evening closed with grounding wisdom from Mona and Max:
- Build small, repeatable habits.
- Anchor your day with rituals that calm the nervous system.
- Center meals around protein.
- Stop striving for perfection and pursue consistency instead.
Together, their overall message was clear: Nourishment is where science meets soul.
WeNatal Protein + is officially here to nourish every stage of the journey
The wait is over! WeNatal Protein + is officially here and ready to nourish your journey.
Our prenatal protein powder with collagen was designed to simplify your wellness routine while supporting hormone health, fertility, pregnancy, postpartum recovery, and long-term vitality, all in one clean, delicious blend.
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A note from WeNatal: Celebrating Protein + and the community behind it
The WeNatal Protein + launch was more than an event, it was a celebration of community, empowerment, and modern, intentional wellness. Surrounded by practitioners, parents, and leaders in the fertility and health space, the evening reaffirmed why WeNatal exists: to make nourishment easier, cleaner, and more intentional for women and men at every stage of their fertility journey and beyond.
We believe that nourishing your body is one of the most powerful forms of self-care. Whether you're preparing for pregnancy, navigating postpartum, or focusing on long-term wellness and longevity, quality protein is essential, not just for physical health, but for energy, resilience, and whole-body vitality.
Thank you to everyone who joined us to celebrate this next chapter, from our inspiring speakers to our friends, partners, and the incredible community that continues to support and shape WeNatal.
Here’s to fueling your journey simply, cleanly, and together.
