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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Resources:

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