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Fertility Myths Busted: The Controversial Truth About Preconception Health, Detox, and Nutrition with Alexandria DeVito
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:
- Optimize your preconception health by joining my Baby Steps Course today!
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