Alexandria DeVito, author of “Nine Months Is Not Enough,” and founder and CEO of Poplin, shares her journey from the corporate world to becoming a nutritionist and emphasizes the critical role of preconception health.
We explore the critical roles both partners play in preparing for a healthy pregnancy, emphasizing the importance of nutrient-dense diets, targeted supplementation, and environmental detoxification.
We talk about:
11:00 - Alexandria’s background in functional nutrition and fertility
16:00 - Preparing for pregnancy like other life events
21:00 - The importance of preconception health for a healthy pregnancy and baby
25:00 - Recommendations for couples planning to conceive and the tests to do
28:00 - How men can improve their reproductive health
33:00 - What reproductive cellular age testing is
39:00 - Understanding reproductive anxiety and its causes
44:00 - The top fertility blockers in today’s modern world
52:00 - Practical steps for reducing exposure to toxins
56:00 - The importance of having a balanced, nutrient-dense diet for preconception health
1:02:00 - Importance of supplements for both partners during preconception
Questions answered in this episode:
- What is the importance of giving ourselves time to prepare for pregnancy?
- How can testing fertility biomarkers provide a comprehensive baseline for preconception health?
- Why is postpartum and preconception testing relevant for both first-time and multiple pregnancies?
- What societal attitudes towards preconception health need to change to encourage proactive preparation?
- How does male reproductive health contribute to fertility, and why is it important to include male partners in the fertility conversation?
- What specific actions should individuals take to prepare for trying to conceive in a year if they have average health habits?
- How do chronic stress and environmental toxins impact fertility and pregnancy?
- Why is detoxification important for overall health and fertility?
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