If you’re thinking about having a baby, when should you start preparing your body for pregnancy?
The answer might surprise you:
Ideally, at least three months before you start trying.
Our very own fertility specialist, Nicki, recently joined Elizabeth Ries and Margery Punnett on the Best to the Nest podcast for a fascinating conversation about fertility, pregnancy and how to give your body the best possible foundation for growing a healthy baby.
Here are a few nuggets from their conversation:
Your fertility health starts about 90 days before conception.
Eggs and sperm go through important stages of development over roughly three months. That means the choices you make today, from what you eat to how you sleep and manage stress, may influence your reproductive health months from now.
And here’s something that often gets overlooked: fertility preparation isn’t just for women. Sperm health matters, too, and both partners have a role to play.
You can’t supplement your way into good health.
With so many fertility supplements and wellness trends out there, it’s easy to think that the right combination of vitamins and powders is the answer.
But as Nicki explains, supplements can’t replace the foundation of good health. Nutrient-dense foods, restorative sleep, movement, and supportive daily habits all matter. And knowing which supplements your body actually needs is far more useful than following the latest social media trend.
But what about stress? Does it really affect fertility?
This is where the conversation gets especially interesting.
Nicki shares why telling someone who’s struggling to conceive to “just relax” can be one of the least helpful things you can say. She also offers a beautiful alternative perspective that shifts the focus away from stress and toward something we could all use more of: joy.
You’ll also hear:
• Why Nicki sometimes recommends taking time to improve menstrual health before trying to conceive.
• How acupuncture and Chinese medicine can support women through fertility challenges, pregnancy, and postpartum recovery.
• Why Nicki’s ultimate goal isn’t simply helping someone get pregnant, but supporting a healthy pregnancy, baby and postpartum experience.
Whether you’re planning for a baby, currently trying to conceive, or supporting someone on their fertility journey, this conversation is full of valuable insights and a refreshing perspective on reproductive health.
And if you’d like personalized support on your fertility journey, Nicki brings over a decade of specialized experience in fertility, pregnancy, and reproductive health to her work at Healing InSight.
Call 651-792-5222 or go online to schedule a free phone consult with Nicki.
Here’s to creating a healthy foundation for whatever comes next!
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